Being at Sheffield
University can be a daunting experience at first, with thousands of students and staff on campus. However, whilst it might take you a while to find your feet and adapt to the different ways in which staff and students work together, remember that provided you make sure you are in the right places at the right times then there are plenty of people who will help you settle in.
At the University of Sheffield the biggest differences from your experience of studying at school or college are that:
- you will be learning with academic staff who are at the cutting edge of research in their (and your) subject
- you will be expected to take control of your own learning from the very start of your studies.
In practice this means:
- firstly, the research knowledge and expertise of your tutors will inform the content of your modules
- secondly, your tutors will want you to develop your own independent learning skills quickly, as this will enable you to get the most out of your studies
- thirdly, you might have more self directed study time than you are used to
This new learning environment might feel challenging, however, remember that there is plenty of help, advice and support available if you need it. Your fellow students are often a great source of information for many aspects of University life and that students go to make up the most important part of any University.In addition, there are also plenty of books and other print resources to help you get organised. We hope TASH will be one source of help - you can discover some more resources in the menu on the right-hand side of this page.