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Why did you choose your course at the Sheffield Methods Institute?  

It was the only course like it and it meant I could do a mixture of disciplines of social science because I was never sure on what I wanted to do. While I was applying to university I wasn't sure which subject I wanted to do, which is why the BA Applied Social Science course was the perfect choice. It was the only course of its kind which allowed me to do a mixture of disciplines of social science. 

What have you most enjoyed about your course?

I really enjoyed the small size of the department because I’ve been able to form great friendships with my peers and good relationships with the lecturers, meaning that I didn’t just feel like a number or a statistic. In terms of what I've enjoyed studying, my favourite module so far has been SMI104 - Philosophy of Social Science. Even though it was one of the most challenging ones I have done, my lecturer Ross was able to make it such a great module. 

What has been the most surprising thing about your time at º£½ÇÉçÇø?

What’s been a surprise is how much I enjoy º£½ÇÉçÇø life and how different my experience has been to others because of the course. I never thought that at º£½ÇÉçÇø the tutors would be as supportive and caring as they are within the SMI department and I think this has changed how I perceive º£½ÇÉçÇø and why I enjoy it so much.

What do you like most about the city and why? 

Sheffield’s a great city! It doesn’t even feel like a city at times, which for me gives a real homely feel to it. It’s also very vibrant and there is so much to do.

Are you involved in any clubs or societies? 

I joined dance society and it’s such a good way to exercise and meet new people, including students from other years at the º£½ÇÉçÇø.

Do you have any advice for students thinking about studying your course?

It's the best decision I’ve ever made! I would definitely recommend this course, especially if you are uncertain in what you want to do like I was. It's helped me direct my focus and actually has allowed me to explore different options which I l have learned so much from, so much so the subject I was thinking of doing at university originally I didn't even take in my second year because it didn't suit me as well as I thought it would.