England, Sheffield Hallam was bad but the people were amazing. Past Review
By Nathan M (Finance, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) for
Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
No it was not worthwhile. It was way more expensive that anticipated. I also was very unhappy with the teaching.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Where to begin with this. Teachers at Sheffield Hallam do not teach. During lectures they simply read what is exactly on the slide. As if they were reading a story to children. This made it very difficult to learn. The workload wouldn't be difficult if things were explained more clearly. The fact that their grading system is so low (only need 40 percent to pass)it allows students to be very lazy and put in minimal effort. Also, the teachers took 3 to 4 weeks to grade even the smallest assignment. They did not reply to emails in a timely fashion either. All in all if you want to actually learn, do not go to this university for finance. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Take very long to respond to emails. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I ended up staying at a dorm. At first the school said it was impossible for students to live in campus housing if you were only a single semester student. After they realized they could not find a lot of students housing they let us have the option of living there. It was a great choice. It was not nice by any means. I lived by myself, I had to buy sheets and pillows. The people were great though, everyone would meet in the common room and I quickly made a lot of great friends. So although it wasn't nice, it was wonderful being around so many people. |
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Food was ok that was provided by the school |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
None |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Safe city. One of the safest in England. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Exchange |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you are looking for a place to learn. Do not go here. If you want to party and be lazy and meet great people. Sheffield Hallam is a good place to do so. |
