{"id":842,"date":"2019-01-10T15:07:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T15:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mgt.dept.shef.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/?p=842"},"modified":"2019-01-10T15:07:18","modified_gmt":"2019-01-10T15:07:18","slug":"why-i-chose-the-university-of-sheffield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mgt.dept.shef.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/why-i-chose-the-university-of-sheffield\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I chose The University of Sheffield"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By Katie Bryant, BA Business Management<\/p>\n

Choosing where to study your undergraduate degree is a difficult decision. You’ll be spending the next three (or more) years at this university and in this city, so you want to make sure that it’s a choice that is right for you. Here’s what helped me to make my decision.<\/p>\n

The Students’ Union <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The University of Sheffield has the best Students’ Union in the UK! We’ve been ranked number 1 in the UK for the past 10 years in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey.<\/p>\n

Why is it so good? The Students’ Union is known for it’s nightlife, and has its own night club called Foundry which holds club nights six nights a week. The favourites include The Tuesday Club, which is very popular for fans of drum and base, Roar which is where all the sports teams go after their Wednesday matches and Poptarts which is amazing night full of everyone\u2019s favourite cheesy pop hits.<\/p>\n

The SU is home to some amazing cafes, restaurants and bars such as Bar One (famous for their burgers), Grill and Go, a Pizza counter and a vegan and vegetarian cafe. There’s something for everyone, and it’s not too expensive. There is also a shop, and even a small cinema!<\/p>\n

Accommodation<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The first-year accommodation is amazing. I lived in Endcliffe in my first year, however all of the accommodation sites are really great and welcoming.<\/p>\n

The Endcliffe\/Ranmoore site has an onsite gym, bar, restaurant, canteen and shop. It has everything you need and it has a lovely student \"\"<\/a>community feel. There is 24\/7 security so you always feel safe, and every flat is assigned a residence life mentor that visits your flat each week to ensure everyone is settling in well and that any problems are looked after quickly.<\/p>\n

Student City<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

As there are two universities in Sheffield, it is a very student-orientated city. The cost of living in Sheffield is low compared to other cities, which was something that was important to me. The city has everything you could possibly want as a student; great shops, markets, cinemas, theatres and places to eat.<\/p>\n

As a student, you’re always on a budget, and there are loads of free activities to do around the city, including exploring the vast array of parks and museums Sheffield has to offer. The Peak District is on your doorstep in Sheffield and the city buses take you there for \u00a31.20 with your NUS card. There is breath-taking scenery, fantastic walks and traditional pubs for you to explore in the peaks.<\/p>\n

Alumni <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The University of Sheffield has amazing alumni. Some of the most famous names include:<\/p>\n