The University of Sheffield
301: Student Skills and Development Centre

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Every new environment has its own set of rules, behaviours and ways of communicating. The academic environment is no different.

This section of TASH offers you a number of starting points for exploring your new environment more effectively. The resources you can link to from these pages offer information and guidance designed to help you make the transition into University life. They suggest some key questions for you to think about, some helpful ways to think about them, and some experiences of other students. They also point to ways in which you can enhance your studies by making the most of the many different opportunities Universities have to offer you.

Introduction to Higher Education

This section provides links to a range of introductory sites targeted at different types of new student.

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Being at Sheffield

Here you'll find out about some of the key characteristics of the University of Sheffield and what this means for you as a student here.

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Discover information on the additional activities available at the university to help you develop in a  rounded way.

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Personal Tutoring

Find  guidance on the personal tutoring system, including what you can expect from your tutor and how you need to contribute to make the relationship effective.

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Transition to studying in the UK

If you don't have experience of the UK university system you should find the information in this section helpful.

English language support

If English is not your first language you may find our information on english language support helpful. Here you'll find links to resources that can help you improve your English grammar, vocabulary and listening skills.

Studying at university is challenging – however good you may be at it – but it should be a lot of fun. And just like any new environment, it takes time and patience to find your bearings. These pages will give you some hints.