Hey there, my name is Karim Almahayni and I’m a
first year Chemical Engineering student. I’m originally Syrian, but I live in Germany, and this
is my first year here in Sheffield. You’re probably asking yourself loads of questions, on
what to study or where to study at, it’s normal to be worried, I’ve
been in this situation before and I understand how confusing taking such a life
changing decision could be, that’s why I thought I’d give you a quick glance of what it is like to study
at The University of Sheffield.
Why the University of
Sheffield?
Well, other than being a
part of Russell group and a world top 100 university, The University of
Sheffield has one of the biggest engineering departments in the UK, that
undergo world class research at one of the most high technological facilities
in the UK, The Diamond. The University is well known for its investments in
education and research. Sheffield University has large industrial partners such
as Boeing, Siemens, and Rolls Royce.
Why Chemical Engineering?
Hmm I’ve been
asked this question a lot lately well, I think Chemical Engineering is a part
of every industrial process you might think of. Many misunderstand the concept
of Chemical Engineering module and link it only to the oil industry, whereas
the module is a main brick in the food, pharmaceuticals, and renewables
industries. The module is based on applying engineering skills based on
physical chemistry knowledge. On the other hand, Chemical engineers are the
highest paid engineers. The University of Sheffield, offers a variety of
Chemical engineering courses, some of which are specific (MEng, 4 year
courses), and others of which are more generic (BEng, 3 year courses).The first
3 years are the same for both BEng and MEng, it’s just that the MEng courses have an extra year
where you do research in a field that interests you. MEng courses can also
include a year abroad or a year in industry.
Social life at
Sheffield:
Worried about not
integrating with a new culture? The University of Sheffield is the base of the
best student union in the UK. Sheffield’s student union fosters more than 300 different
societies, so whatever you’re interested in, you’ll
definitely find your group. The University of Sheffield is a place where
everyone is welcomed and treated equally regardless their religious beliefs,
ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Sheffield is also known for its
international character, which makes its multicultural campus a great place to
socialize with people from all around the world and learn more their
traditions.
Advice?
Although studying abroad may seem like a hard choice
to take, but trust me it’s
one of the best decisions you’ll ever make, it’s a boost to your knowledge and an investment in your
future. The University of Sheffield provides the best social, and educational
environment to help you develop yourself, and between an all-nighter at the
Diamond and a late night social at the union you’ll definitely have the best of both worlds.
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