John Ayad
Why did you choose to study for your degree at Sheffield?
My decision was fairly easy to make. I compared many university programs to one another. The programme offered by the University of Sheffield was by far the most interesting one out there. The modules offered cover a variety of topics and programming languages which allow you to explore many of the various fields of computer science. I also chose the University of Sheffield because it’s a Russell group university; one of the top universities in the UK and the world.
What aspects of the degree do you enjoy the most?
What I particularly like is the projects we get to work on. I get to work on various projects that use different frameworks, libraries, and programming languages. I believe learning by doing is a very practical approach to learning Computer Science.
I aspire to help make the world a better place with what I am learning. As an international student from Egypt, coming to the UK was a big step for me. I plan to make use of my knowledge to help improve my country.
John Ayad
MComp Computer Science with a Year in Industry
How do you think your degree will help your career prospects?
I think the programme offers modules that give us the chance to explore the majority of the various fields in computer science. Working on projects in these modules allows me to get a taste of how it would be like to work in said field.
What do you like best about studying at Sheffield?
Not only do I like studying the University of Sheffield, but I also like Sheffield itself. Sheffield is on the UK’s biggest cities. It offers a beautiful mix of both the city life and the country-side life. This allowed for a relaxed lifestyle that helped me focus more on my studies. As for the university, I am offered all the resources I need whenever I need them. I can always go to the Diamond to catch up on my studies. Additionally, the department of Computer Science offers many resources for us, students, to use in projects.
What are your future plans?
I aspire to help make the world a better place with what I am learning. As an international student from Egypt, coming to the UK was a big step for me. I plan to make use of my knowledge to help improve my country.
Any tips for new students?
Always make use of the resources given to you. You’ll be offered help from lecturers and from tutors. Don’t be afraid to ask or to admit you’re weak in some area. You are in University to learn more, so always make use of every opportunity given to you. Also, help others when you can!