Sheffield Hallam University (SHU)
City Campus - Pond Street, S1 1WB SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom
Description:
Sheffield Hallam is one of Britain's most progressive and innovative universities. After a distinguished history as one of Britain's top schools of art and design for more than a century, it became one of the colleges that merged with the city's College of Technology to form Sheffield Polytechnic in 1969. In 1992, the City Polytechnic earned the right to the title of university and to degree-awarding powers.
88% of students recommend
150 reviews
3 3-star reviews of Sheffield Hallam University
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? BECAUSE I HAVE GOT FRIENDS LIVING IN A HOUSE WHERE I WILL BE ABLE TO LIVE
Personal comments:
The Hall where I was living has big rooms and it is alocated in the campus This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Personal comments:
places not to be missed are Botanicals Garden, Encliff Park and Peack District This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
The first months was really difficult to understand my teachers at University This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Personal savings An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
I spent much more money in England than in Spain. All the things are, generally, spencier in England Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
no In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I think international students should be tested considering the fact they speak another language FINAL COMMENTS
The accomodation centre is a usefull institucion. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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