All posts by Samantha Jane Logan

Editor of the International Students' Bulletin.
Culture Connect, Employability

Apply for Culture Connect!

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Join Sheffield Hallam’s biggest peer mentoring scheme to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and make the most of your time in Sheffield.

Make your full application today at go.shu.ac.uk/applycc

The benefits

Did you know there are students from over 100 countries at Sheffield Hallam? Joining Culture Connect is the perfect way to make friends, improve your communication skills and learn about different perspectives.

Get valuable volunteering experience for your CV and stand out to future employers. Benefit from one-to-one mentoring, a learning set, social activities and training. This will develop your intercultural skills and ability to work in diverse teams, which is important in today’s globalised workplace.

 

Who can join
All students are welcome to apply – from any course, level of study, faculty and nationality (UK and international). There is a formal selection process.

Mentees
Are you a new student? Need help settling into university life and Sheffield culture? Feeling homesick? Or simply want to find out about social activities to make friends and have fun?

During your first year here, you can share your aspirations and concerns with your mentor. We will match you with someone who’s been a new student and understands what it’s like to start at a new place. They may be from a different country, which is an opportunity to discuss cultural differences and broaden your knowledge of the world.

Mentors
Are you a returning student, who has adapted well to university life? Perhaps you have taken part in extracurricular activities alongside your studies?

As a mentor you will help a new student feel at home by creating a friendly environment for them to discuss their hopes and worries. You will pass on your knowledge of university services and the local area, to help them integrate into the community.

Find out more

Social activities

Social activities and events calendar

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September – October 2015

We’ve arranged a number of social activities and events to help you settle into university life and meet new friends as quickly as possible.

Ice Skating

  • Wednesday 7th October
  • 6.30pm – 9.30pm
  • Meet at main entrance, City Campus
  • Meet our student crew for a fun evening at Ice Sheffield. You need £4 for a return fare and your student ID card. You should register your interest at goglobal@shu.ac.uk.

Conversation Club

  • Thursday 15th October
  • 5.00pm – 6.30pm
  • Hallam Hall, Level 6, City Campus
  • If you like to meet people from around the world and make new friends – Conversation Club is the place to be with free refreshments.

Download the full booklet at http://www.shu.ac.uk/international/arrival/pdf/semester-events-2015.pdf

Support

Maths and statistics help

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Do you need help with any maths or statistics on your course?
Don’t struggle on your own – come to Maths Help or Statistics Help!

It runs throughout term time.

Drop in with any maths or statistics problem, big or small.

Maths Help

  •  City Campus, Adsetts Centre, Level 5

Monday to Friday 11.30am-1.30pm
Monday 6pm-8 pm

  • Collegiate Campus, Learning Centre

Monday 11.30am -1.30pm

Statistics Help

  •  City Campus, Adsetts Centre, Level 5

Monday 2pm-4 pm
Tuesday 2pm-4 pm

If you have any general queries, please email: mathshelp@shu.ac.uk
Go to http://maths.shu.ac.uk/mathshelp

Welcome

This week’s news

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Monday 3 August 2015

Social
  • Staying in Sheffield over the summer? We have organised some exciting events to help you meet new friends!
Employability
Immigration

Best wishes,

International Experience Team
Employability

Summer of Fun in Sheffield

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Summer Of Fun Booklet 2015 A5 v5_Page_01We have organised over 50 events, trips and activities this summer which will help you explore the UK and the local area.  Our day trips are open to all current students and include visits to  York, Cambridge, Newcastle and the beautiful seaside village of Whitby.  Most of the trips are only £10 and can be bought from the Hubs.

We have also organised a number of free ‘explore Sheffield’ events which will help you meet new friends and discover new places in the City.

All activities are in the ‘Summer Of Fun’ booklet which is available from Student Services Centre on level 5 of the Owen Building.

Culture Connect, Employability

Join Culture Connect mentoring scheme

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Wherever you’re from, you belong!

The aim of Culture Connect is to help new students settle into life in the UK and have a positive university experience. All current UK and international students can apply to become mentors and mentees. There will be regular training and social activities for all members.

Mentees

You may need help meeting new friends and adjusting to a new culture and social norms. Your mentor will help you integrate into the community and meet people from different countries, as well as introducing you to the wide network of support available at Sheffield Hallam University and beyond.

Mentors

We encourage students who have taken part in extracurricular activities to get involved as mentors. Culture Connect is a great way to meet new people, develop cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV.

Watch a video made by students about Culture Connect

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qycVDTQKQ-Q&list=PLe6xN3tUiWJCBfil7aU-Gy6AFzO9yxKfV

Register your interest, and to find out more, find us on Facebook. The formal application and selection process will begin in mid August-September. The scheme will start in October.

Immigration

Is your visa due to expire?

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If you do not book a one-to-one appointment to see an immigration adviser at least 2 weeks before your visa is due to expire, then we may not be able to assist you with your application and you will have to send your documents off yourself.

You must attend a group session before you can book a one-to-one appointment.

It is important that you attend a group session at least 2 months before your visa is due to expire. You will be unable to get a CAS application form if you have not attended a group session.

The next group sessions will be taking place as follows:

August

  • Tuesday 4 – 10am
  • Tuesday 18 – 10am
  • Thursday 27 – 1pm

Please come to the Student Services Centre, Level 5 Owen or Heart of the Campus to book on to a group session.

Employability, Immigration

Want to work in the UK after studies?

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Would you like some visa advice?
If yes, then book a place on our Working in the UK after studies workshop.

We will look at all the possible visa routes for international graduates into full time work including:

• Tier 2 Scheme
• Tier 1 graduate entrepreneur
• Tier 5

The workshop will also focus on how to improve your employability and how you can make the most out of your time at Sheffield Hallam University. We will explain the visa rules and how to maximise your chances of success.

The next workshops will take place in the Careers and Employability Centre (unless otherwise stated):

Exchange/ Erasmus, Thinking of studying abroad?

Study, work or volunteer abroad

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lizzie4Pre-departure Tricks and Tips

ThirdYearAbroad.com is a network to support students who study, work or volunteer abroad during their degree.   The articles are written by and for University students across the world to provide up-to-date information, help and advice about living, studying and working abroad, to help make the whole process less scary.

Get tips from other students going to your destination, share experiences, discoveries and recommendations and find out everything about where to go and what to do while you’re there, making sure you really make the most of your time away – the most important and exciting part of your degree.

PLEASE NOTE:  This is an external website and Sheffield Hallam University accept no responsibility for information published.