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University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, Claremont Place 6, S10 2TB Sheffield, United Kingdom
3.99 / 5 based on 162 reviews.
Description:
The University of Sheffield originated in 1828 and received its Royal Charter in 1905. It is renowned nationally and internationally for its research excellence and teaching quality. Staff and students benefit from communicating and sharing ideas with colleagues and contemporaries world-wide and the University of Sheffield is 'accessible' to a global audience.


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87% of students recommend
162 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (162)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (60)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (54)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (48)
Expenses
3.1/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“Bring a portable mini-radio for travels to hear local music.” Read Review
virgmasa, United States

University of Sheffield review by Virginia

Review by Virginia, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
Sociology, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: House within Halls of Residence
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose:
Why?
Personal comments:
Lived in Senior Annexe of Stephenson Hall in Broomhill-beautiful neighborhood, walking distance to lectures. Rooms in older buildings are much larger than in modern buildings. Paid same amount for room 3x as large. Single rooms with sinks.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Celidh (Irish folk) dancing
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ACADEMIC       5.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Lots of group work-good oppty to get to known British students. Based on writing and critical analysis; must engage genuinely with subjects



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Some courses assessed 100% by one exam. Past exam questions are almost identical and may be obtained legitimately.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
Some local Yorshire accents difficult; British accents generally difficult at first; many international students learning English-speak clearer and slower than usual-some are more used to British accents than American accents.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Less dining opportunities in Sheffield and cheap food (sandwiches, fish/chips).
Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
After 6 months in European resident, you may buy a Interrail pass to travel during Spring Vacation, cheaper than Eurail. Periodic cheap flights, ie 39 pounds from London to Ireland.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Don't bring too much. There's a sort of 99cents store for linens and things.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
If you like a medium sized green-leafed town relaxed feeling. Not for those looking for a very urban experience. I loved Sheffield. No tourists and very homely.



FINAL COMMENTS

Bring a portable mini-radio for travels to hear local music.
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