Meet our undergraduate students

Wondered what it's like to study with us? Hear from our students about their time with us, and where it took them.

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Studying Geography at Sheffield cemented my interest in international development

Eve Stanislawski BA Geography

Eve got her job in the international development sector after studying BA Geography and volunteering for a development charity.

Student Maisie on her placement

I wanted to get some experience of how planning works in real life

Maisie Colloby BA Geography and Planning with Placement Year

Maisie undertook a placement year, which helped her to better understand what she wanted to do in her future career.

Jean-Mickael Hopkinson on a ski lift

Collaboration is so important in planning: immersing yourself in other cultures can only enrich you

Jean-Mickael Hopkinson MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Jean-Mickael chose to study at Sheffield so he could spend a year studying abroad and still obtain RTPI accreditation.

Sadie standing in front of Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada

I wanted to have the chance to travel

Sadie Langdon MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

Sadie Langdon spent her third year abroad at a university in Canada, enabling her to travel without taking a break from her studies.

Geog student

I gained confidence in speaking to a variety of stakeholders, from contractors to investors

Tom Humphries BSc Geography with Employment Experience

Tom Humphries' placement with Eden Rivers Trust has given him a wide range of experience in the third sector.

Samantha Skinner standing in front of river

I feel more prepared to enter the world as a graduate

Samantha Skinner BSc Environmental Science

Samantha's placement at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has helped her develop her environmental science skills, both geographical and biological.

Selena Treuherz in Foodhall kitchen

My placement helped me see how abstract theories are applied to real life settings

Selena Treuherz BA Geography

Selena undertook a project as part of the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Scheme.

Aya Mohamed student photo

My favourite modules made me think outside the box

Aya Mohamed MPlan Urban Studies and Planning

MPlan student Aya is originally from Egypt and grew up in Kuwait. Her course has allowed her to examine planning through an international lens.

Alumni Matthew Keedy at work

As a science teacher, it's important to keep on top of emerging research

Matthew Keedy BSc Environmental Science

Matthew explains how his degree launched his career in teaching.

Student Robert Wickenden in the Peak District

Studying at Sheffield helped me explore innovative solutions that could change the transport sector

Robert Wickenden BA Geography

Robert talks about his aspiration to become a transport planner.

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