Student Testimonials

Rebecca Burrows, BA Modern Languages with Interpreting

"I spent the third year of my course living abroad, six months in France and six months in Spain. It was the most challenging but rewarding year of my life!"

Alex Murray, BA Economics

"The organisational and financial support provided by the University and staff in the department was brilliant. Every time I hear someone mention they have the chance to do it, I just say don't even hesitate. Without Erasmus I may never have seen Venice, let alone lived there."

Lisa Hatfield, LLB European, International and Comparative Law

"Before I left for Hamburg, I never could have imagined or predicted the impact that my time studying abroad as a part of the Erasmus programme would have upon my life. Having spent four months living in another country and studying and socialising with people from all corners of the world, I returned to Sheffield as a different person. I became more confident not only in my German language skills but also in myself. Since finishing my time on the Erasmus programme, I have done things that I never would have dared to do without the confidence I developed during my time abroad. Without hesitation, I would recommend the Erasmus experience to anyone; I now possess a network of friends that spans the globe, I renewed my passion for international law and I had the opportunity to gain a true insight into another culture."

Caroline Borowy, BA/English Literature

"I didn't quite realise the personal impact of my Erasmus experience until it was almost, if not, over. More than anything else the overwhelming sense of achievement when you realise how well you've integrated, how much you've learnt and that you've survived it all is indescribable. The realisation that you did it fills you with an incredibly liberating sense of independence, self-reliance and inner self-belief; a zest to seek out life´s next venture, ready to conquer whatever challenges it may hold; and a feeling that you really can do anything, knowing how to harness the opportunities when they arise."

Hannah Wardle, BA/Management

"Although the experience of living and studying in a different country was obviously so exciting and interesting, the thing that exceeded all of my expectations were the people I met whilst living in Copenhagen. We have so many great memories together that we regularly share and I have over 2000 photos to remind me of the best time of my life, until we all have our reunion this Christmas holidays! My only regret is that I did not go for the whole year!!"

India Woof, BA/French & Linguistics

"Spending time abroad built up my confidence so much that I now feel at ease in situations which I would have dreaded before, and have become much more comfortable in my own skin. I know that I can not only survive living abroad, but build a real life there that I didn't want to leave. That is no easy feat, and one that many people never even attempt to achieve, whether that be due to lack of opportunity, motivation or personal belief. Consequently, many people view you as a stronger person, having taken part in something that many can only ever dream of doing. The Erasmus scheme has changed my life, and could change yours too. You just have to be willing to take a chance, and grab the Erasmus opportunity with both hands, because it could well be the best time of your life."

Rosalind Banks, LLB/Law with German

"One of the best pieces of advice I could give a prospective Erasmus student is that your time out there is precious… it moves very, very quickly. Don't spend a second too long on certain social networking sites or wondering what your friends at home are doing. Don't wait for things to happen to you... go out there and make things happen. Erasmus is the time to live. And your friends are probably doing exactly what they were when you left them."

Judith Clayton, BA/French Studies

"Not only does the Erasmus program offer participants the chance to significantly improve their foreign language competency and communication skills, it is also certain to boost their employability. Why? Simply due to the personal development that they will undergo. I feel I have blossomed as a person; becoming more independent, confident and assertive."