Undergraduate student profiles

Find out from our students what it's like to live, study and work in Sheffield.

Rivka

Rivka on studying German, Dutch and Luxembourgish

Rivka BA Modern Languages & Cultures

Rivka discusses what attracted her to Sheffield, and Luxembourgish in particular.

BA student Phoebe.

Language graduates are highly sought-after, as we possess vital transferable skills

Phoebe BA Modern Languages and Cultures

Phoebe is from Herefordshire, and is a BA student in the School of Languages and Cultures. She studies French, Italian and Spanish.

SEAS student Sovra Whitcroft

I have loved the challenges this degree has brought forward

Sovra Whitcroft Japanese Studies and History BA

Sovra felt that adding Japanese to her skill set would be a great way of immersing herself in a culture she was interested in and open up more career opportunities after graduation.

SEAS student Meredith Graham

The moment I set foot in the university during an open day, it felt like a second home

Meredith Graham East Asian Studies BA

From the welcoming atmosphere to the excellent application communications, Meredith knew immediately that the School of East Asian Studies value their students.

SEAS Melissa Webb

The flexibility of East Asian Studies is part of what makes it such a good course

Melissa Webb East Asian Studies BA

Melissa chose to study at Sheffield after reading about the university's excellent reputation for learning and teaching.

SEAS student Luke Wakeman

All the lecturers are clearly passionate about their subjects and are more than willing to help students

Luke Wakeman East Asian Studies BA

After visiting on an open day, Luke knew that the welcoming nature and modules available meant that Sheffield was the perfect choice.

SEAS student Julian Bentham

Sheffield is consistently voted the best student union in the country so it felt like the obvious choice

Julian Bentham Japanese Studies BA

Julian relished the challenge of learning a new language for the first time, and is keen to tackle another one after graduation.

SEAS student Jessica Lum

The student experience in Sheffield really did seem like one of the best offered by any university

Jessica Lum Chinese Studies BA

Jessica discovered Sheffield's friendly and welcoming community on her first visit, and she was impressed by the facilities available.

A smiling Sheffield student holding a sign that says "I'm here to help" at an undergraduate open day

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