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American arrivals delayed by KATIE HIND News Editor
THE TERRORIST attacks In the USA have left American students due to study at UEA stranded unable to fly to Britain In time for the new term. At least eighty Americans could face arriving late due to US air traffic being temporarily shut down. A total of 154 visiting students were supposed to arrive last weekend to register with the University, but while 70 students on group programmes were already in England when the tragedy happened, a remaining 84 are still struggling to get a flight. And International Officer, Mike Roberts fears it is possible the travellers may not enter the UK in time to begin their courses.
Delays "There will inevitably be delays and although flights should be up and running again soon, there will be a backlog. Usually, we have international arrivals on Saturday and Sunday and then an orientation around
the University on Monday and Tuesday, but it looks like they won't be here for that." But Mr Roberts insists that the students will be looked after when they finally arrive at the University. "We're doing everything we can to let our students know that we are here to support them . We y.'ant to tell our American students coming in that we will do everything we possibly can to accommodate them in courses and in their studies," said Mr Robert~. ''The Dean of Sludents office is also there ~o provide counselling fo r any students who feel a bit messed up by this." University Directo r of
Communications , Alan Preece claims everyone at UEA will do their best to help the Americans settle in - and to ensure that those who are spending time studying in the USA are safe.
Support "We are making contact to make sure that the students know the support and resources available to them in America and the University here." "lt is a devastating and tragic incident, but the majority of our students were not in the areas involved. We as an institution send our in condolences to the American people," said Mr Preece.
Despite the numerous amount of abuse aimed at Muslims at American universities, Union Welfare Officer, Polly Evans hopes there will be few problems at UEA. "We understand that feelings are running very high following the events of last week in the US," said Polly. And she hopes that everyone can pull together and help those who have arrived from America settle in . "We urge all students to behave with sensitivity at what is a very difficult time for many, " she added. FOCUS: Page 10 Concrete talks to UEA students In the US.
EAS STUDENT LEFT TERRIFIED AFTER PENTAGON BWT A UEA student has told of her horror after a highjacked plane crashed into Washington's Pentagon building -just two miles away from where she is staying writes Katle Hind. EAS student Jenny Barr, who is currently studying at Georgetown University for a year was left terrified following the terrorist attacks, which sent shockwaves through America. Speaking from her campus room in Washington DC, Jenny revealed her shock at last week's events. "I could see smoke from the top of the building and although I didn't hear any1hing when the plane crashed, the
sirens of the emergency services sounded very close by, it was very scary."
Scared Jenny claims the aftermath of the attack has left the city very quiet. "Because we are on the flight path here and there are no planes flying, there is not much noise at all. All we hear is the odd army fighter jet going over us." And the American and English Literature student has admitted that she doesn't want to leave the Georgetown campus. "I am scared to fly , but luckily I won't have to get on a plane until Christmas. 11 continued on page 2
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