Student profiles

Find out what our students have to say about studying in the School of East Asian Studies.

SEAS student Jessica Lum

The student experience in Sheffield really did seem like one of the best offered by any university

Jessica Lum Chinese Studies BA

Jessica discovered Sheffield's friendly and welcoming community on her first visit, and she was impressed by the facilities available.

The japanese and Korean flags.

Being fully immersed in a second language was the best way for me to develop my speaking and listening skills

James Keenan Japanese Studies and History BA

James spent his year abroad at Kanazawa University and developed both his language and personal skills while in Japan.

SEAS student Daria Stoyanova

There are not a lot of universities that offer you the opportunity to study both Korean and Japanese at the same time

Daria Stoyanova Korean Studies with Japanese BA

Daria was drawn to Sheffield because of the ability to study both Korean and Japanese at the same time.

SEAS student Danniella Garstang

The department here at Sheffield is astounding

Danniella Garstang Korean Studies BA

Danniella chose Korean Studies at Sheffield because of the course structure as well as the passion for teaching shown by the lecturers.

A smiling Sheffield student holding a sign that says "I'm here to help" at an undergraduate open day

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