Stephanie Mueller

Home University: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Home University Degree Title: Civil Engineering

Why did you choose Sheffield?

I was set on going to England to study, so I talked to our study abroad advisor and she recommended Sheffield. I liked what I read about Sheffield, so I decided to go.

Where did you live?

Stephenson Hall

What did you do for fun/ at weekends?

I went on the give it a go day trips a lot on the weekend, and when I didn´t do that, I travelled on my own to other cities. I also went out with other international students to the bars.

How does the workload/classes/teaching styles vary to back at home?

It´s a lot less demanding. I´m used to daily homework from my classes in Wisconsin, but that was mostly nonexistent in my classes at Sheffield. The teaching was more interactive at Sheffield. In a big class, my professors don´t normally bother to get participation, but in Sheffield, they encouraged it much more.

Describe Sheffield in a short paragraph

Sheffield definitely has a lot to offer to students. There´s always something to do everyday, and the union is probably the best one I´ve seen. The city itself is located to so many great attractions.

If you could give advice to a prospective student thinking of choosing Sheffield, what would you say?

I would tell them Sheffield is very much a student city. It´s a fun city for any type of student that you are. There´s so much to do.

Could you give any advice or tips to a student preparing to come to Sheffield or tell them anything you wished you knew in advance.

I would tell them to get involved in clubs or sports because I regret not doing that.