The ultimate guide to Instagram in Sheffield

mila-donderBy Mila Donders (MSc Leadership and Management)

Before I came to the UK, I was told that Sheffield was not the prettiest of cities. Happily, once I got here, I found that I absolutely disagreed. Not only do I think that Sheffield is actually a beautiful city, I also think that it is one of the most Instagrammable places I have ever visited. With this guide, I hope to give you some ideas for interesting and good looking posts while also telling you what my favourite parts of Sheffield are (and showing off my own pictures).

Tip #1: Kelham Island

ki-editedOne of my favourite areas in Sheffield is Kelham Island. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, it is also very different from the rest of the city. It looks industrial, but hip, and has some of Sheffield’s best bars and restaurants. A great place to take some cool shots is the Kelham Island Museum (pictured with the flags), but any spot around Kelham Island will essentially do the trick.

Tip #2: Paradise Square

Located just behind the cathedral paradise-square-editedin the centre of town, Paradise Square is a charming little place that will make your Instagram-followers very happy/jealous. The best pictures are taken in the late afternoon or around sunset. Try to take your pictures during working hours; that way, the parking lot in the middle of the square will be relatively empty, which will make taking nice pictures a little bit easier.

Tip #3: Clay Wood

sheffield-edited-againIf you’re a fan of city views, this is the place for you. Clay Wood is just behind the train station and you do have to walk up a hill for the view, but it is 100% worth it. From the hill, you will be able to see and capture Sheffield in its full glory. After you take your pictures, you could go for a walk in the nearby park or visit the Cholera Monument to learn more about Sheffield in darker times.

Tip #4: Use the weather!

It is no secret that weather in the UK can be rainbow-editeda little unpredictable, but I find that since the weather in Sheffield changes so much, there are many opportunities to catch beautiful images using the weather. For instance, there can be a lot of rain, but the weather has the tendency to change quickly, increasing the chances of seeing rainbows! Additionally, the clouds can give your pictures some beautiful effects, especially around sunrise or sunset.

There are also plenty of other gorgeous places to explore around Sheffield, such as the Botanical Gardens, the Winter Gardens, and of course, the Peak District. I hope this guide has been helpful to you, or at least shown you that Sheffield is a beautiful city, worth exploring. Happy Instagramming!

My Life in Sheffield

yueh-ting-chungBy Yueh-Ting Chung, MSc International Management and Marketing

Hello.

My name is Yueh-Ting, a Taiwanese student studying a Masters in International Management and Marketing. Today I want to introduce my life in Sheffield to you!

Food

Because I love eating, most of the content of this article will be about restaurants and food.

my-life-in-sheffield-5I most often study at the Diamond library and while I am there, it is easy to find food.

There is a fast food snack bar just across the street where you can easily try the classical British food, Fish and Chips!

There are many other restaurants and a convenient store nearby.

In the library itself, there is a coffee shop.

It’s quite easy for people to find Chinese food in Sheffield so international students can fit in quickly! Here are some pictures to show you the Chinese food in Sheffield.

my-life-in-sheffield-9The moor market in the city centre is a great place to find fresh and cheap food. My friends and I usually go there at the weekend to have breakfast and then buy some vegetables, fruits, meat and bread for the next week.

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Of course, there are also small local versions and large supermarkets, such as Tesco’s and Sainsbury’s, near to the student accommodation which have long opening hours for convenience.

Student Accommodation

my-life-in-sheffield-7There is a perk living in the student accommodation of our university that I want to introduce to you! We can join the residence life sport class without paying fees.

In the first semester, I joined the Yoga, Pilates and Zumba class, because these three classes took place in the same complex as my home. I just needed to go downstairs and exercise.

my-life-in-sheffield-13Besides, with the residence life card, sometimes we can buy concessionary tickets. For instance, I bought the ticket to Whitby in the Student Union at a lower price (The picture is of Whitby Abbey). Yes, our SU will take us out to visit other cities on one day trips. We just need to buy the ticket and hop on the bus.

Travelling to the Management School

Living in Allen Court, I take about 20 minutes to walk to the Management School. Yep, I know. You might think it’s a long time. But actually, you will get used to it! And you will be stronger and healthier for it. There is also a beautiful park, Western park, on the way. Soooo beautiful. Really!

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Crookes Valley Park, which is next to Western park, is also very attractive.

In addition, there is a great Tai food restaurant close to the Management School. Having lunch with classmates there after class is quite enjoyable. After that, you can take a walk in the two beautiful parks and then go back home or to the library to study.