It is actually great to go out and study in an international university like University of Sheffield. It has not only been fulfilling for my higher study ambitions but also has served as a lifetime experience. In this blog I will particularly write with respect to Postgraduate Study which enabled me to learn the following things, I was not entirely capable of;
Respect for Intercultural Differences:
Media often shapes our opinions about people from different countries which can be found to be completely different if we get a chance to meet these people in person. The first and foremost principle in our lives should be to respect the diversity in our world whether it is in the form of religions or multiple cultures. University of Sheffield gives one the platform where we can know people from all over the world, learn their culture and respect their opinions. For me it was great to meet people from all over the world and I can now vouch for my absolute respect for team working anywhere irrespective of their cultures, religions or countries.
Ability to carry out research:
In many countries, an undergraduate degree does not hold major influence on research rather coursework is given importance. But in a postgraduate degree, you are bound to do research in every step of each of your modules. University of Sheffield has some great resources for Research and the staff is highly trained to help you in your research process. It can be tough for many students who are not used to reading literature, like it was for e, but it surely teaches you how to carry out research in the real world of academics.
Methods of Networking:
I have always been more of a studious person in my undergraduate degree life with much of a social life. While in my postgraduate student life, I realized it is great to meet people whether they are University students or people coming at Networking Events in University Fairs. I was able to expand my connections by regularly visiting departmental workshops or University Career Fairs and realized that it is great for my career growth. It also helped me to talk professionally with people from reputed companies who come to meet future employees at University. University Careers service also offers useful material to help you grow your social circle. Likewise University of Sheffield Global Campus offers many events where you can make new friends and network with other university students.
Good grades are not the only thing that matter!
Like I mentioned above, networking is highly important if you want to start your career on a great note. Good grade surely help you advance but if you do not have great interpersonal skills, you may not be able to secure a good job. Similarly I learnt how to write job application at Sheffield in a way that can allow me to express my knowledge useful for employers. Additionally it is better for you to be indulged in extracurricular activities as not a single company want pure nerds or book works with no life out of books.
Thanks for reading and I hope you find my blog useful.
Best Wishes
Maha