Krassimir
a Teneva
International Student Support Manager
Leads the International Student Support Team and is responsible for the strategic development of the services, staff and financial planning and management, and initiating collaborations within the University and the local community.
“I come from Sofia, Bulgaria and have lived in the UK since 2003. I spend my free time with my three-year old son, mostly playing in Endcliffe Park. When at home, our most favourite game is musical statues to Guido Belcante’s music (my son’s choice!).
I love reading and watching TV. The last book I really enjoyed was Aminatta Forna’s The Memory of Love about post-war Sierra Leone, and I am a big fan of The Killing and Borgen. I also love knitting, sewing and all things crafty, so this January I joined a craft and design co-operative to meet new friends with similar interests.”
Sonia Palmer
International Student Advisor
Provides welfare, visa and immigration support for undergraduate and postgraduate overseas students.
“I enjoy singing as part of a gospel choir and am an active member of my church on Duke Street. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, eating out, reading and playing computer games.”
Helen Paskins
International Student Advisor
Provides welfare, visa and immigration support for undergraduate and postgraduate overseas students.
“I enjoy cycling, going for walks and watching films. I love living in Sheffield, and I especially love all the green parks and that it is so near to the Peak District. In my spare time I currently volunteer in my spare time with SAVTE (Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English).”
Kezia Richardson
International Student Advisor
Provides welfare, visa and immigration support for undergraduate and postgraduate overseas students.
“I love being outdoors in all weathers! Especially hiking and camping in Scotland and the countryside around Sheffield. I help to run a local group for children called Woodcraft Folk. I also love reading, travelling to new places, and trying out new foods. To relax, I do yoga, go swimming or do something creative.”
Ruchika Julka
International Student Advisor
Provides welfare, visa and immigration support for undergraduate and postgraduate overseas students. Oversees the international student welcoming services and social integration initiatives.
“I am from New Delhi, India and have lived in the UK since 2005. Like most Indians I love cricket, Bollywood and Punjabi music! I also enjoy reading, travelling, spending time with friends and dancing. I am a big fan of American sitcoms, the Harry Potter series and Madhuri Dixit. Besides my day job, I volunteer as Hindu faith advisor for students and staff at both Universities.”
Andrew Bromley
International Student Support Officer
Co-ordinates the meet and greet services for overseas students, runs the international orientation programmes, and develops social integration activities for international and UK students.
“I am originally from a small Yorkshire town called Pontefract. I love watching a football team called Everton and have travelled all around the UK and Europe to see them lose. I also enjoy listening to an American rock band called Guided by Voices, travelling and meeting new people from around the world. I play the guitar, watch television and have a twin brother called Richard.”
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Samantha Jane Logan
International Student Support Assistant
Assists with the delivery of international student support services; develops and maintains a range of printed publications and websites for international students. Co-ordinates the Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme.
“I completed my undergraduate degree at SHU and I am currently studying a postgraduate course in Coaching and Mentoring at the faculty of SBS. I enjoy learning new things, reading journals and listening to lectures on my iPod.
In my spare time I like to go walking for miles through the countryside with Sheffield Walking Group, especially through Edale and around the Ladybower Reservoir. I enjoy keeping fit at Sheffield Hallam Active gym, attending SHU yoga classes and riding on my exercise bike while watching TV soaps. Every Wednesday lunchtime I relax with some mindful meditation at SHU Multifaith Centre. I like eating vegetarian food and learning how to cook more adventurous dishes. I get joy out of visiting new places, for example recently I went to Yorkshire Wildlife Park and Heeley City Farm. As well as attending the odd nightclub event and dance festival to unwind.”
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Yat Tang
International Student Support Assistant
Assists with the delivery of the ISS services; co-ordinates the International Career Enhancement Pool and manages the Arrival database and the airport pick-up service.
“In my spare time I like to explore new places which combines my favourite hobbies together; walking, trying new foods and photography. I do this with my friends and we try to go travelling which we recently went to Amsterdam. Also, I like to enjoy spending time with family, improving my mandarin by attending evening school and playing badminton regularly.”
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Victoria Ishaq
I work in the Student Advice & Information team signposting students to different sources of help within the University. I am also an editor for International Students’ News; which I enjoy as I get to find out about all the visa updates and social activities going on in Sheffield.
“In my spare time I enjoy baking, picnicking in the peak district, yoga, crafts including upcycling household objects, visiting charity shops and car boot sales.”
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