Student profiles

Hear about our students' experiences of spending time abroad.

A young male stands in the foreground on a balcony and look towards the camera, resting his arm on the side of the balcony. It is night time and behind them is a brightly light cityscape with tall buildings.

You learn the importance of regular communication across time zones - a practice transferable to my current work position where I manage relations globally.

Martin Forsythe BA International Business Management with Study Abroad

Martin spent a year abroad studying at Florida International University (FIU), where he also had the opportunity to learn a second language.

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Studying abroad gives you experiences, friendships and confidence that you simply can’t get at home.

Dina Kosnikovska BA International Business Management with Study Abroad

Dina developed her confidence, knowledge and skills during a year abroad in Singapore, as part of the BA International Business Management with Study Abroad.

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The person I am now is so different from who I was before I left, In the best possible way.

Shannon Bourne BA International Business Management with Study Abroad

Shannon had a life-changing year abroad, studying in both Taiwan and Hong Kong (SAR) as part of the BA International Business Management with Study Abroad.

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I have tonnes to talk about on my CV, which will help when applying for graduate jobs.

Saarah Anwar BA International Business Management with Study Abroad and Employment Experience

Saarah studied at Nanyang Technological University for a year as part of the BA International Business Management with Study Abroad programme.

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If I could speak to my past self, I'd reassure them that everything will work out and they're going to have the most amazing year of their life.

Georgia Leather BA Korean Studies

Georgia spent a year abroad in South Korea, studying at Sungkyunkwan University.

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My year abroad was a great opportunity to improve my skills in professional and everyday settings.

Holly Satterly BA Politics and Modern Languages & Cultures

Holly spent a year working in Cologne as part of her Sheffield degree, where she grew in confidence and developed skills that she has since put to use as part of an internship scheme.