Sunday 26 July, 11am – 2pm
Meet at the main entrance, City Campus, at 11am
Join us for a visit to the famous Mayfield Alpaca farm. You will get to meet the animals and see why they are unique. You will need to bring your student ID card with you. Admission to the centre is £3.50 and the bus fare is approximately £3.00.
The biggest weekend in the Sheffield music calendar is back for 2015!
Enjoy a festival atmosphere in the centre of Sheffield with live music in a huge number of venues.
You can buy tickets on the official Tramlines website.
Leeds
Saturday 25 July 2015, 8am – 6pm,
Meet outside the HUBS
Leeds is a cosmopolitan city in West Yorkshire with loads going on. You will get to explore the city’s vibrant shops and you’ll also have the opportunity to visit the city’s wide array of museums and galleries.
Ticket Price: £10
Tickets can be purchased from the Finance Office in the HUBS which is open 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Centre
Saturday 1 August 2015, 8am – 6pm
Meet outside the HUBS
Tickets can be purchased from the Finance Office in the HUBS which is open 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday
Pre-departure Tricks and Tips
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Rachel studied at IPAG Business School for 1 semester, she then completed her work placement with orange Business Services in Paris.
I did my Erasmus / Exchange at IPAG Business School in Nice on the French Riviera.
Before I left for Nice I was both nervous and excited for the adventure to begin, I was also a little apprehensive about the differences between my new school and SHU.
I found that lessons and timetables were quite temperamental and always being changed at IPAG unlike Hallam. However, the choice of modules were definitely better in France, I was able to study modules that have helped my prospects after graduation, the modules were really engaging and practical.
Studying with other students on their Erasmus exchange was the best part of the experience; I now have friends from all corners of the world. Not only have I leant about the French culture but I have also met people from Mexico, Sweden, Spain, the list goes on….
Socialising in the South of France is completely different to the UK and even to Paris. Being so close to Monaco and Cannes, we spent many nights out there. Something I still brag about! In Nice itself, most nights out are at bars which I actually prefer as everything is very casual and sociable.
In terms of support at IPAG, there is an Erasmus co-ordinator, who is very helpful, though a bit slow – to be expected in France. IPAG really helps you to integrate with Erasmus students, but you must integrate with native French students off your own back. I made a few French friends in Nice, who I am still in contact with but you must push to introduce yourself.
The Advice Centre at Sheffield Hallam has been made aware of email fraud linked to the Air BnB accommodation booking website.
Please be aware when using this website that payments are made through the site and not via a bank transfer.
Students are receiving emails from fake Air BnB accounts asking for payments to be made outside of the website to a personal bank account.
Air BnB’s terms and conditions state that this is not how they take payment. You can find extra guidance on this on the Air BnB website.
Always read the terms and conditions before making a payment online. If you have any doubt when booking accommodation please come to the Advice Centre and an Advisor can talk you through how to spot fraud.
If you are worried you may have made a payment to a fraudulent account please come and see us at the Centre or visit the Action Fraud webpage for further details.
Follow this link to find out how to protect yourself from fraud.
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):
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 August-September. The scheme will start in October.
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:
July
August
Please come to the Student Services Centre, Level 5 Owen or Heart of the Campus to book on to a group session.
Best wishes,
