Advantages: Nightlife, good courses, great sport and a cheap cinema! Disadvantages: Sheffield is Hilly, but saves on Gym membership!
...Arena, City Hall, Theatres and Sheffield United Football.
- A fully equipped cinema (with a proper 35mm projector like at the Odeon and everything!), showing art and foreign films every Wednesday, Blockbusters every Friday and Saturday and classics every Sunday, with some special (and often free) showings in between.
- Two bars, Bar One for you standard student venue with cheap booze, the One to go fast food outlet, a beer garden and the longest ... ...and located next to the Sheffield Hallam FM Arena, hosting many big and chart-topping acts (I saw Queen there just recently). Also at the other end of the cit, on the south east, is Crystal Peaks, with even more shops, and a UCI cinema (we're not short a few cinemas in Sheffield!) But I've not even told you how we get to all these places yet!
- Travel: Situated just off the M1, junctions 29 (through Chesterfield), 30 (past Crystal Peaks and best ...
lewisskinner 27.07.2005
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Advantages: Flexibility, Lower Rent Than Halls, Eat when you like, and what you like Disadvantages: Not as quiet as you may think, Need to do lots more work (i.e. shopping), May cost more if your a little flamboyant with your money
...of my first year at Sheffield University and the end of my tenancy in one of their self-catering flats I thought I would write on my experiences in this type of accommodation. Though not excellent I have had a good time living in the flat with both bad and good points, so before you make a decision on whether self-catering is the way to go listen to what I have to say and weigh up what’s best for you.
The building I live in is pretty small ... ...other self-catering properties throughout the Sheffield campus and in my home city Plymouth and I can say as self-catering goes the above description is the norm in most of the flats. There is, however, more to investigate then what the actual flats look like and I would recommend that as well as taking a look at your departments on an open day also ear mark some properties to which you wish to visit.
For a first year undergraduate that has never ...
Saul_Walker 05.05.2001
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Advantages: Small friendly City and the university departments are usually top notch Disadvantages: Sheffield - its not exactly the Bahamas is it?
...were asking for reviews on Sheffield University, so as it is only a few weeks before the universities open for the new semesters I thought I`d be really helpful and crib together this article. Oh yes I was also a student there – so I do know a bit about the place (graduated in 1999 with a degree in Physics) especially the pub life…
Where shall we start? Well let’s go for a review of the University itself – well you are supposed to go there to learn! ... ...non-existent (been transferred to Manchester)! Sheffield still has a very strong Engineering department with researching their being funded by Rolls Royce. “Robot Wars” fans should also know that Prof. Noel Sharky (one of the judges on the programme) also lecturers there. As for the Physics department – well it’s a world leader in the research of polymer semi-conductors…
The people who dealt with the administration there were excellent and very ...
scruff 30.08.2001
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Advantages: Good pubs, friendly people, good reputation Disadvantages: lack of bars, poor shopping, some departmental disorganisation
...only going to be in sheffield for one year and I have to say i was disappointed to leave. Unfortunately, this had more to do with the amazing people and the experience i was saying goodbye to rather than any lingering affection for the university. As far as Sheffield goes it is a great city with a good public transport service in the form of buses and trams that are fairly cheap. There's an abundance of restaurants and good pubs and sheffield has ... ...In terms of bars, Sheffield does not have as much to offer as a city like Nottingham (where i did my undergraduate), Nottingham absolutely gushes with good wine and cocktails bars, whereas sheffield has more of an abundance of pubs more than anything else. Sheffield is also unable to match Nottingham for its shopping. Although meadow hall is only a 20 min tramride away, meadow hall can only offer the generic high street shops and sheffield lacks ...
leafy81 08.11.2007
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Advantages: Great city, supertram is better than buses, good Union!, improving IT facilities Disadvantages: Very hilly, very large univ, library is under STRAIN!
I have been studying at Sheffield University for 2 years now. Sheffield itself is a great place to live and study in. There are lots of facilities for students, such as pubs, clubs, cinemas, restaurants and shops, including the famous Meadowhall shopping centre. Most shops in Sheffield give good student discounts too.
The university Union is based in a large elegant well equipped building, and has everything from STA Travel to a study space and ... ...year. Anyone considering stuying in Sheffield MUST be able to tackle the hills because it is a very hilly city. Indeed Broomhill and Crookes, the 2 most popular student areas (where the halls are based) are on top of huge hills. Not to fear - Sheffield has a great bus service to these areas (except at 5pm when youve just come out of your last lecture!!)
I studied in the Department of Biomedical Science, and the buildings additional IT facilities ...
judithritchie 13.09.2000
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Advantages: Great Night life, Great facilities Disadvantages: Hills!
...didn't end up bankrupt, so Sheffield Uni was my first choice. I've lived in Chesterfield (about 15 miles away) all my life and have always been a MASSIVE fan of Sheffield.
For a student there is just so much to do. There are a million night-clubs, pubs etc. Student nights almost every day of the week. And it's a shopping paradise: Lush (smelly stuff and the reason I'm poor!), Evolution (ethnic throws and cushions and VERY cheap pressies for your ... ...you want to go in Sheffield will be up-hill! As for the University itself, it's quite spread out (compared to Sheffield Hallam) but it has the largest Student Union, with frequent "themed" nights like Poptarts and The Tuesday Club (not Friday as I said earlier - brain's gone into meltdown!) to keep you dancing the night away.
The all important news >>> Beer is cheaper in other Unions but I'm reliably informed by my De Montford attending boyfriend, ...
eca99ajm 06.04.2001
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Advantages: Great social life, loads of students in the city Disadvantages: Sheffield is quite hilly and the halls of residence are pretty far away from the university.
...year journalism studies student at Sheffield University and to be honest the choice of Sheffield was based purely on the courses excellnt repuatation and took little interest in the city and university itself. I did not expect to get grades good enough to attend so I reluctantly made it my first choice and was surprised and a little daunted when I actually got accepted.
However upon arriving here I have been overwhelemd by how fantastic this university ... ...up very steep hills, although Sheffield has a fantastic bus and tram network.
Sheffield is trying to make itself on of the best universities in the country and as such the work load can be quite demanding even at level one but if you got the grades in your a-levels you should enjoy and manage the work.
The city, while overshadowed by the out of town Meadowhall shopping centre has few decent shops but does have an impressive array of nightclubs, ...
leonardholliday 06.02.2001
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Advantages: Excellent city which caters for students, a great institution. Disadvantages: This is a "good" university, so expect the work load, and the UCAS points needed, to be high.
I chose to go to Sheffield because of the course (MA in Modern and Contemporary Writing) rather than the Uni itself, although it does have an excellent reputation. I found Sheffield a lively city, with loads of thigs to do. Many areas cater for students as it has become rather a student capital, with several colleges, two universities, and nurse/ midwifery and police training. The clubs, especially the Leadmill and Casbar, are great, and the drinking ... ...always busy, and the best nights are The Big One (Wednesdays), good, but more than a little cheesy, and the Fuzz Club (Thursdays), a great night for rock, indie and alternative music, though doesn't have nearly enough people there.
Although I only spent one year there, I wished I'd had gone there for my full degree, and envied all the freshers who were just starting out. If you're like me, and into a bit of Rugby League, then the club there is great, ...
jatkinson100 10.11.2000
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Advantages: I've said it all quality uni Disadvantages: Riverdale too far away library
Sheffield University, a top class red brick university with much history and a great record. That doesn't stop me being bored thought does!!!!! I'm sat here writing this opinion cause I'm bored and I have nothing better to do (Hope that annoys all the non-students out there, "Spending my Taxes sitting on their arses….blah..blah blah.. heard it all before and anyway don't get no tax money now get a loan and have to pay it back!!!)
Anyway The University ... ...place to do it. Not just because of the amazing things that have gone on in the past in the biological department (The research into the Kreb's cycle no less. I'm sure you all remember that form GCSE biology) but be cause of the great researchers and lectures that are here now (Ask any first year about Dr Anderson and Slime Mould and you'll find out!!).
This op is supposed to on the uni and not on the department so I'll stop going on about that, ...
edsnothappy 30.03.2001
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Advantages: size, nightlife, good Union Disadvantages: HILLS!university run housing,size
...and chose to come to Sheffield due to the excellent reputation of my chosen department, and overall I'm happy I made that choice. Though not a campus based uni, most of the buildings are based around Western Bank, close to the Union (but I would love to know why they've put us up in the Arts Tower this year for most lectures....I study science!).
The university is one of the biggest and best in the country, but to be honest it was the city of Sheffield ... ...UCAS choice....I love the place!
The uni itself is close to West Street, which takes you into the city centre, with the fantastic Division Street leading off it(alternative shops galore), and all the main banks.I shouldn't comment on the union , as i've worked virtually everywhere in it.....but it is cheap and theres something to suit everyone when it comes to nightlife, with some fantastic gigs been on too (recently Reef, Placebo, Pitchshifter, ...
IMPUDICUS 30.11.2000
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Advantages: A really friendly city with a great social scene Disadvantages: Nasty one-way system, tends to be windy (or so it seemed!)
...must.
Maybe driving to Sheffield didn't give it the first impressions it deserved because the one-way system was decidedly 'first-time-visitor' unfriendly. Aside from that, it was easy to park and find the city centre.
The first thing that hits you is how clean the place is! Second to that is how green and how friendly! A 50p tram ride from the city centre to the university buildings was a quick and efficient way of getting to the uni in a hurry ... ...Biology enthusiast, I looked at the Biology block which had recently been revamped. The set up was impressive, as was the cluster of new computers in the basement.
Sheffield gave a wonderful impression, far from the stereotypical view of 'The Full Monty'. A 'must see' for any prospective student! ...
MissyZ 24.06.2000
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Advantages: Good halls, good uni, good city Disadvantages: Makes other uni's look bad.
I am a student at Sheffield and i must agree with the other posts here that Sheffield is great.
Most of the halls are in the Broomhill area which is where Sheffield's rich and famous live so there is very little chance of mugging etc. I would recommend to anyone going to Sheffield uni to live in hall in the first year. You get to meet loads of people, you have your own bar and events are oganised by the hall for the hall. I am a little baised but ... ...uncover league tables that place Sheffield in the top 10 and above uni's such as Durham. The city has just been awarded the best city for students by a Virgin publication. One of the other opinions says that the night life in Sheffield is good and gives Gatecrasher as an example. I would go one step further and say the Republic (the home of Gatecrasher) is Sheffields best attribute. There are over 20,000 students in Sheffield so there is more than ...
CookStool 07.08.2000
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Advantages: Friendly, Highly Rated, Cheaper in the North, Lots Happening. Disadvantages: It's colder than in the South!
...I am currently studying at Sheffield and I can honestly say that there is not one thing that I'd change about the place, except maybe the cold in the winter! Unlike Bristol, Sheffield has a rich diversity of people - with representations from most cultures - which gives the place a very "international" feel. There is also so much happening here, not just in the city centre with all the pubs and clubs, but in the university itself. There's a night ... ...happier and more able to cope with the demands of a degree. Several departments have been rated "execellent" owing to the high standard of teaching. If you are applying to study at university, I would strongly urge you to consider Sheffield in your list of choices. You won't regret it. ...
Eudora 12.01.2001
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i have been in sheffield for three years, both the universities are highly rated in all aspects, i want to tell you a little about the city itself. Sheffield is located in the heart of Britain, right on the M1 easy to get to from both north and south. It has a large city centre with excellent shops including a tram system. The centre also contains Ponds Forge the international standard sports centre and The Crucible theatre.
There are a multitude ... ...outskirts. For shopoholics there is also the meadowhall shopping centre.
There is a tremendous nightclub scene, including the infamous Gatecrasher at the Republic nightclub other student venues include club Wow, The Leadmill and Kingdom.
Accommodation is cheap averaging about 30 pounds per week and the city is less crime ridden than most.
Student areas of the city are Broomhill, Devonshire quarter and Eccleshall.
Places to avoid are the red light ...
laline72 04.12.2000
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Advantages: Fun, Gatecrasher, Cheap Trams and A Good Place To Study Disadvantages: Gets quite cold somtimes
...several universities I decided on Sheffield (A choice I do not regret!). The courses are great, theres loads of clubs and sports on offer etc., and even a free swimming pool. The city its self is great! There is really good nightlife (Gatecrasher), Meadowhall (a huge out-of-town mall) an excellent tram service and the uni it's self is just a few minutes away from the best dry ski slope I have ever seen! Reasonable priced acomadation is easy to find. ...
PrinceCharles 26.07.2000
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