University of Sheffield

Hello! I studied my BA and MA, and now my PhD in Sheffield (gosh, been here for 8 years already 🙈, time flies!). Why do I love Sheffield? It's my other home where I enjoy doing anything. It's hard to feel lonely here, as people here are warm and caring. There's also the Peak District yet to be fully explored! Tell me anything you want to know about. More than happy to share 😉

Hi! I totally remember what it was like in your position-being a prospective student coming to university was a mix of emotions of being nervous to being really excited! I had many questions on my mind but what really eased the transition was asking as many questions and also accepting the mixed feelings because this is where you are going to be living the next 3/4 (most amazing) years of your life! At the end of it all, you realize coming to Sheffield was the best decision you could make!

Hi! I'm XinYi from China🇨🇳, a 2nd year Digital Media and Society student (Sociology)📽️📝. Living and studying abroad can be challenging in many aspects. But I've made countless amazing memories🧸. I love my intriguing and practical course🥰and I also engage in various societies. From volleyball🏐to ice skating⛸️, film making🎬, even pet soc🐶🐱!They make my uni life fantastic! I'm eager to share my experiences, so feel free to ask me anything you want to know about. Happy to chat and help😉✨

Hi! 👋🏼 I’m Joey, a 2nd year bioengineering student 😊 I recently finished my summer placement at J&J MedTech where I worked on knee and hip implants 🦿You’ll often find me at the iForge, our student-led makerspace 🛠️ where I volunteer as a rep or at the gym whenever I can find the time. I know from firsthand experience that studying abroad can be intimidating so don’t hesitate to come chat to me if you have any concerns. Always happy to answer questions! 🫶🏼

Hello there!🌟I am studying MSC Management in the University of Sheffield and this is my second master degree😀I had been doing e-commerce in Shanghai before coming to Sheffield to learn management. I love engaging with new people from around the world and I enjoy traveling and sharing my passion for cooking!🍜 I can also speak Chinese! Please don’t hesitate to come for just a chat😁

Hi! I am Yi from Beijing, and I'm studying MA landscape architecture. This is my second year here and I would love to share my wonderful life and study experience at UoS! I am Yi from Beijing, and I'm studying MA landscape architecture. This is my second year here and I would love to share my wonderful life and study experience at UoS with you. Also, I will be delighted to help you with your questions! 你好呀！我叫郑祎，一个土生土长的北京大妞儿。我在读谢菲的景观建筑硕士，在这边第二年了，感觉在谢菲的学习生活宁静又充实。相信我能为你答疑解惑！中英文都可以噢，另外，廣東話我都識講少少嘅。

Hi, I’m Alex! I’m an Ecology & Conservation Biology (now called Biological Sciences) student about to enter my fourth and final year of an integrated masters programme. I’ve found a passion for research during my degree, and have been lucky enough to take part in summer research projects in both the lab and in the Arctic Circle of Sweden. I also love bouldering and finding the best places to eat in Sheffield! Happy to talk all things Biology and uni life, just drop me a message :)

¡Hola!👋🏼 I'm Denisse, a 4th year Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Sheffield 🚀. I’m from Panama 🇵🇦, fluent in Spanish and English 🌍 This is my second year in Project SunRide, our student-led rocketry team! 🚀 I've been in Feminist Society 💪🏼, Horror Society 🎬, Latin American Society 🎉, and Sapphic Society 🏳️‍🌈. In my free time I like cycling in the Peak District 🚵🏼‍♂️. For questions or friendly conversation, feel free to start a chat! 🌟

I am a first generation university graduate with firm belief of making it the top through world class university education. Being so far away from home as an international student was daunting at first, but the support from the University of Sheffield, friends, family and football helped me adapt quickly. I go out everyday feeling satisfied that I am living my dream and helping inspire others to follow theirs as well.

Heyy I’m Margarita, I’m currently doing Masters in Public Health (Management and Leadership). This year is my fourth year at the uni of Sheffield as I also did my undergrad in Biomedical Science here. So, I can offer lots of help about both these courses, accommodation and life in the city of Sheffield. Feel free to chat with me if you have any enquiries :))

Hello! I am Mihika, a Chemical Engineering student currently in my placement year. I love my course and am grateful to be part of this university where I’ve been given amazing opportunities to learn, grow, and gain real-world experience! ☺️ If you have questions about the university, scholarships, and placements, don't hesitate to reach out. I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you!

Hi there👋. I’m Chaw Chaw from Myanmar. I’m a first-year BSc Biomedical Science student (with a Year in Industry) at the University of Sheffield. Whether you would like to know more about academics, international merit based scholarships, accommodation or city life and cultural diversity in Sheffield, feel free to drop a message. 👀 I am happy to share my own student fabulous experience here. :)

Hi, I’m Chi and I’m in my third year studying Accounting and Financial Management in Sheffield. I love the city itself and I have tried out many societies during my time at the university. I’m the President for my Vietnamese Society and the Treasurer for Women in Business, as well as Student Ambassador for my department. Feel free to drop me a message! I’m happy to share with you my experience as an international student, my course, uni accommodations, societies and part-time jobs! :)

Hi I’m Agnes 👋 I’m a 3rd year Biology student at the University of Sheffield🌿 Going to Sheffield is one of the best decisions I have ever made, I have gained the chance to meet interesting people from around the world 🌏 and had the amazing opportunity to study abroad in Singapore 🇸🇬 I would love to chat with you about my experiences and to share the various extracurricular activities I took part in. I’m excited to talk to you and feel free to drop me a message anytime!

Hi there! My name is Karen and I’m completing my Masters in Translational Oncology with an awarded international postgraduate merit scholarship. I also studied my foundation year and my undergraduate in Biomedical Science at the University of Sheffield. As you can tell, I am a bit of a science nerd who loves Sheffield, so feel free to ask me any questions or tell me one of your favourite scientific facts, while allowing me to share my university experiences with you! 🤗

👋 Hi there! I'm a Peruvian MBA student with a degree in 🌍 International Business Management from the University of Sheffield. As you can see, I love ❤️ Sheffield that much that I decided to pursue my Master’s in the same university 3 years later. I love ⚽️ football, 💪 working out, 🌎 travelling, and 💃 dancing. Life should be enjoyed to the fullest, and I'm always eager to try new things and take on new challenges. Let's connect and feel free to ask me any questions that you may have! ☺️

Deciding to get a degree is amazing. What’s even better is deciding where to study. As someone who is very enthusiastic about learning, I am constantly seeking out the absolute best opportunities towards my academic and professional development. It is for this reason I chose the University of sheffield for my postgraduate studies. I am happy to share all of my experiences with you, and I hope this helps in your decision to study at the University of Sheffield!

Hi, I'm Bianca, and I'm second year in BA Digital Media and Society! As an international student, Sheffield has definitely become my home away from home! I'm currently preparing to start my placement year at GSK this upcoming June. Feel free to message me about student life, placement applications, and general queries about support available at The University of Sheffield! :)

Hi! I'm Abu, 2nd year Mechanical Engineering student with Integrated Masters & Industrial Placement Year. Also a student ambassador & African Carribean Society (ACS) sports officer. As an international, I know choosing the right university can feel overwhelming, but feel free to ask about my experience or any questions you might have; whether it's about academics, scholarships, religion or ethnicity, carrer advice, accomodation, student life, night life or the best spots to relax in Sheffield.

Hey! It’s Xuan. I am a postgraduate taught student from China. Studying at Sheffield has been a great experience for me. I am so pleased that I chose Sheffield 🥳 If you are still unsure whether you should choose Sheffield, please don’t hesitate to chat with me and I would be very happy to share my experience with you!

Hi! I’m Pati and I’m a first year Journalism student at Sheffield. I currently live in Endcliffe, and most of my teaching is based in The Wave. My family comes from Poland, so I’m the first person in my family to go to university in England. I was in your position of choosing my university just last year, so I understand how you feel and can offer you any advice to ease your nerves. Feel free to ask me anything about my course, accommodation, or the student experience in Sheffield.