Category Archives: Social activities

To help you settle into the UK and meet other students, we have arranged a number of social activities and events. All the activities are free unless otherwise stated.

Navratri Festival Celebrations

The Navratri Festival Celebrations are being held from Thursday 25 September to Friday 3 October 2014.

Location:-

Hindu Samaj
(Cultural and Community centre)
21, Buckenham Street
Sheffield, S4 7JQ

The event also includes Garba, Dandiya and Aarthi from 8.30pm onwards everyday between Thursday 25 September to Thursday 2 Oct. The attached leaflet also contains the complete information on Navratri, Dashera and Diwali.

Please click on the images below to view more information such as event times and costs:-

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Apply to become a mentor

Are you a current student? Would you like to help a new international student to settle in and gain volunteering experience to add to your CV? 

Apply to become a volunteer mentor for Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme*. This is an opportunity to improve your communication skills and learn about another student’s culture by sharing your experiences as a student at Sheffield Hallam.

Campaign Visuals-171-PostgraduateAs a mentor (student doing the mentoring/ helping), you will meet your mentee (student being mentored/ helped) regularly at university, a local cafe or other venue of choice. You will help your mentee talk things through, while demonstrating listening skills and challenging their assumptions where necessary.

Your mentee may wish to discuss

  • ways to meet British students, other international students and local people
  • British culture and differences from their home country
  • extracurricular activities and community events
  • small talk and making friends
  • other places to get support

There are a wide range of social projects, clubs and support available to international students on campus and in Sheffield, which you can sign-post your mentee to.

There will be regular training opportunities and networking events to support you. You will develop your coaching and mentoring skills. As a volunteer for the university, you are eligible to apply for the Hallam Award, which is highly regarded by employers.

Read some student case studies about the scheme and apply for the scheme. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 8 October at 5pm.

*Please note: places are strictly limited. If you are not selected there may be other opportunities later in the year.

Apply to become a mentee

Are you a new international student?  Would you like to learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and settle into UK life?

Apply to become a mentee for Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme*. There are a wide range of social projects, clubs and support available to you on campus and in Sheffield. This is an opportunity to enhance your social life, improve your English and learn about different cultures.

You could discuss

  • ways to meet British students, other international students and local people
  • British culture and differences from your home country
  • extracurricular activities and community events
  • small talk and making friends
  • other places to get support

As a  mentee (student being mentoredDSC00832/ helped) you will meet your mentor (student doing the mentoring/ helping), regularly at university, a local cafe or other venue of choice. Being a mentee involves sharing your experiences with your mentor, two-way learning and being open to challenge where necessary.

There will be regular training opportunities and networking events to support you.  As a volunteer for the university, you are eligible to apply for the Hallam Award, which is highly regarded by employers.

Read some student case studies about the scheme and apply for the scheme. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 8 October at 5pm

*Please note: places are strictly limited. If you do not get selected, there may be other opportunities later in the year.

Join SHU GoGlobal

SHU GoGlobal is a Facebook group for all Sheffield Hallam students who want to meet new people and experience other cultures.

Be the first to find out about social events, trips, extracurricular projects and volunteer work. You’ll expand your horizons, make new friends, and potentially gain some life-changing experiences. It’s all about bringing people together.

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One of the most unique things about studying at university is meeting people from all around the world. We have students from 120 countries, living, working and playing together. We’ll help you make friendships that will enrich your life – while you’re here, and in the future.

2. Boost your employability
The more people you know from other countries, the better your career chances when you graduate. In today’s globalised world, employers look for people who can demonstrate cultural awareness.

3. Spend time abroad
Want to study, work or volunteer 3714-8-GoGlobal-screensaver-HR2abroad during your time here? We can help you make connections. You get to travel, experience another culture and improve your communication skills. Whether you’re from the UK or an international student, ask us about the opportunities available to you.

Join the Facebook group now.

Apply to become a mentee

Are you a new international student?  Would you like to learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and settle into UK life?

Apply to become a mentee for Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme*. There are a wide range of social projects, clubs and support available to you on campus and in Sheffield. This is an opportunity to enhance your social life, improve your English and learn about different cultures.

You could discuss

  • ways to meet British students, other international students and local people
  • British culture and differences from your home country
  • extracurricular activities and community events
  • small talk and making friends
  • other places to get support

As a  mentee (student being mentored/ helped) you will meet your mentor (student doing the mentoring/ helping), regularly at university, a local cafe or other venue of choice. Being a mentee involves sharing your experiences with your mentor, two-way learning and being open to challenge where necessary.

There will be regular training opportunities and networking events to support you.  As a volunteer for the university, you are eligible to apply for the Hallam Award, which is highly regarded by employers.

Read some student case studies about the scheme and apply for the scheme. The deadline to apply is Wednesday 8 October at 5pm

*Please note: places are strictly limited. If you do not get selected, there may be other opportunities later in the year.

Join SHU GoGlobal

SHU GoGlobal is a Facebook group for all Sheffield Hallam students who want to meet new people and experience other cultures.

Be the first to find out about social events, trips, extracurricular projects and volunteer work. You’ll expand your horizons, make new friends, and potentially gain some life-changing experiences. It’s all about bringing people together.

1.Increase your social network
One of the most unique things about studying at university is meeting people from all around the world. We have students from 120 countries, living, working and playing together. We’ll help you make friendships that will enrich your life – while you’re here, and in the future.

2.Boost your employability
The more people you know from other countries, the better your career chances when you graduate. In today’s globalised world, employers look for people who can demonstrate cultural awareness.

3.Spend time abroad
Want to study, work or volunteer abroad during your time here? We can help you make connections. You get to travel, experience another culture and improve your communication skills. Whether you’re from the UK or an international student, ask us about the opportunities available to you.

Join the Facebook group now.