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Welcome

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November 6, 2015 Samantha Jane Logan Leave a comment

Friday 6 November 2015

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Perform at our festival and showcase your talent
Celebrate Diwali at a local community centre in Sheffield – it’s the brightest Hindu festival.
Experience British culture by attending our trips to Edinburgh and Cambridge.
Come along to our British Cultural Event on the 18 November. There’ll be live performances, a quiz and British food!

Employability

Are you taking part in extracurricular activities whilst studying at Sheffield Hallam? Apply for Hallam Award!
Apply for ICE Club and become an International Experience Ambassador for the University.
Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Support

Get help with masters level study with Masterclass.

Student voice

We are launching a new Healthy Relationships Project – please help us by completing our anonymous survey.
Want a free hot drink? Complete the Student Barometer Survey!
Are you feeling festive and creative? Do you need some Christmas cash? Take part in the Christmas card competition.
Are you amazing at cooking? Help create an International Recipe Book.

Immigration

Is your visa due to expire soon? If so, you must attend a group session.

Best wishes,

International Experience Team

Welcome

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October 27, 2015 Samantha Jane Logan Leave a comment

Tuesday 27 October 2015

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There’s never a shortage of places to visit and top events in Sheffield. Check out the Sheffield Culture Guide
An update from Culture Connect about your application status.
Experience British culture at Sheffield Hallam! We arranged a number of events to help you make friends and have fun.

Employability

Apply for ICE Club and become an International Experience Ambassador for the University.
Got a business idea? Get support by signing-up to the Start-up Weekend.
Enter the Enterprise Idea Competition for the chance to win £500.
Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Support

Get help with masters level study with Masterclass.

Student voice

Have your say… Suggest a title to help build the library collection.
Are you feeling festive and creative? Do you need some Christmas cash? Take part in the Christmas card competition.

Immigration

Find out about the increase in Maintenance Funds.
Is your visa due to expire soon? If so, you must attend a group session.

Best wishes,

International Experience Team

Welcome

This Week’s News

October 12, 2015 David Powell Leave a comment

Monday 12 October 2015

In this week’s edition…

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Want to meet new people and socialise with your friends? Get involved in fun activities like Conversation Club, watch a basketball match and go on a cultural visit to an Indian Temple!

Student Voice

Are you a Spanish or Chinese native speaker? Participate in a research study and earn a £20 high-street voucher.

Employability

If you have an enterprising or innovative idea for a product or service, then enter the Enterprise Idea Competition!
Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Support

Don’t miss the Masterclass sessions which can help you learn the skills for studying at university level here.
Learn about academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism by using a free online course.

Immigration

International Student Registration events are taking place between 14-16 October. Read more about them here.
Is your visa due to expire soon?You must attend a group session.

Best wishes,

International Experience Team

Welcome

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September 30, 2015 Samantha Jane Logan Leave a comment

Wednesday 30 September 2015

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Are you a new student? Apply for Culture Connect for help settling in, making friends and improving your language skills.
Got a talent? Can you sing, dance or play an instrument? Get involved in SHU Fest!
We have organised some exciting events from September to October to help you meet new friends.
Want to travel around the UK and meet local people? Join our HOST Scheme

Employability

Are you a returning student? Apply for Culture Connect to help a new student settle in and to gain experience for your CV.
Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Support

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!

Immigration

Is your visa due to expire soon? If so, you must attend a group session.

Best wishes,

International Experience Team

Welcome

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September 14, 2015 David Powell Leave a comment

Monday 14 September 2015

In this week’s edition…

Social

Become a mentee or mentor for Culture Connect mentoring scheme to make friends from different backgrounds and cultures.
September is an exciting month for social activities! Visit Chatsworth, the Botanical Gardens and Weston Park Museum, attend an English tea party or take part in a Big Pub Quiz
Pick up free student essentials and find out what’s on offer in Sheffield at the Freebie Fair.

Student Voice

Being an international student at SHU opens you up to a world of opportunities. Find out all about them at the SHU GoGlobal Fair!
Check out our student and staff videos to find out more about our SHU GoGlobal projects.

Employability

Attend the Volunteering Fair to find out how to gain useful skills for future work and have fun at the same time.
Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Immigration

Visa maintenance amounts are due to increase. Read the latest news here.
Is your visa due to expire soon? You must attend a group session.

Welcome

This Week’s News

August 17, 2015 David Powell Leave a comment

Monday 17 August 2015

In this week’s edition…

Social

Discover some beautiful English cities and towns with day trips organised by the Students’ Union.

Student Voice

Being an international student at SHU opens you up to a world of opportunities. Find out all about them at the SHU GoGlobal Fair in September!

Employability

Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Support

Immigration

Is your visa due to expire soon? You must attend a group session.

Best wishes,
International Experience Team

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August 3, 2015 Samantha Jane Logan Leave a comment

Monday 3 August 2015

Social

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

Employability

Get involved in social enterprise projects such as Balloon Kenya, where you can fly out to Kenya and work with Kenyan entrepreneurs.
Register your interest for Culture Connect, our cross-cultural mentoring scheme which helps new students settle in.
Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Immigration

Is your visa due to expire soon? If so, you must attend a group session.

Best wishes,

International Experience Team

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July 20, 2015 David Powell Leave a comment

Monday 20 July 2015

In this week’s edition…

Social

The sun has been shining and there are plenty of things going on in the next couple of weeks including Tramlines music festival, trips away and a visit to Mayfield Alpaca farm.

Employability

Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Support

Warning! An Air BnB email scam has affected some students. Read the Advice Centre’s guidance on booking Air BnB accommodation safely.
Do you have resits to do and need help with your maths? Why not attend a ‘Maths Help’ workshop.

Immigration

Make sure you are aware of your responsibilities as a Tier 4 student.
Is your visa due to expire soon? You must attend a group session.

Best wishes,
International Experience Team

Welcome

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July 8, 2015 Samantha Jane Logan Leave a comment

Wednesday 8 July 2015

Social

Staying in Sheffield over the summer? Come along to our exciting summer events and meet new friends!

Student voice

We announce the winner of our SHU GoGlobal blog competition
Congratulations to Andrew Bromley from the International Experience Team who won an Award for Outstanding Student Support!

Employability

Register your interest to apply for Culture Connect, our cross-cultural mentoring scheme which helps new students settle in
Find out about various extracurricular projects to develop your global skills with the new SHU GoGlobal website
Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Support

Get help with your maths with Maths Help drop-in sessions

Immigration

Important information about working during your studies, you must read!
Is your visa due to expire soon? If so, you must attend a group session.

Best wishes,

International Experience Team

Welcome

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June 22, 2015 David Powell Leave a comment

Monday 22 June 2015

In this week’s edition…

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Make the most of your summer with plenty of activities to keep you entertained including a walk in the Peak District, Ice Skating and a Vintage and Craft Market.
If you like cycling, make the most of the traffic-free streets in Sheffield as part of the city’s Sky Ride.

Student Voice

There’s just a week left to create a blog about your global experience and to be in with the chance of winning an iPad mini!
Sheffield Pride Festival is back for 2015! Celebrate diversity and show your support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Sheffield.

Employability

There’s still a little time left to book onto the Careers Bootcamp for final year International Students.
The Careers and Employment Service are looking for Mandarin speaking students to help with a research project concerning psychometric tests.
Are you interested in working full-time in the UK after you graduate? Working in the UK after studies sessions provide information about Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes.

Support

Warning! New scam targeting Indian students. Please read our guidance.
Do you have resits to do and need help with your maths? Why not attend a ‘Maths Help’ workshop.

Immigration

Is your visa due to expire soon? You must attend a group session.

Best wishes,

International Student Support Team

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