Sessions designed to help students explore what Higher Education could look like for them outside of academic study. These sessions provide an insight into the holistic student life and will allow students to see how they could BELONG in Higher Education regardless of background, interests etc.
UNITE Students
Fri 9 February 2024 1pm-2pm
‘Life as a Student’ – a session with Hollie Street (General Manager – Unite Students Sheffield), Luke van der Kooij (Regional Student Support Manager – Unite Students) and a Unite Students Resident Ambassador on what life is really like as a student. We cover what student accommodation provides, support resources and living as a student.
Sheffield Hallam University & University of Sheffield
Fri 9 February 2024 9am-10am
Join our Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union and University of Sheffield Students’ Unions presidents Abiola and Lily to talk about how Students’ Unions can help you overcome any barriers you may face whilst at University and what the presidents can do to help and support you. They explore what a Students’ Union can do and the services they can provide, as well as representing the union after graduation. They discuss their own journeys to HE and experiences of Students Unions and how it made them feel a part of the community.
HeppSY
Fri 9 February 2024 2pm-3pm
Join us for Living Your Best Life with qualified coach, Joanne Slater.
This session is great for Y11-Y13.
Hepp/HeppSY Graduates and Student Ambassadors
Fri 9 February 2024 10am-11am
In this session, join our HEPP and HEPPSY Graduates and Student Ambassadors to discover what Sheffield has to offer as a student city.
We cover what part the universities play in Sheffield, community and voluntary opportunities, the natural beauty and green space, food, drink, socialising and much more!
University of Sheffield Students' Union
Fri 9 February 2024 11am-12pm
Join Anna Campbell, the Activities and Development Officer, and Lily Byrne, the SU President, from the University of Sheffield Students’ Union to explore the benefits of a Students Union and the opportunities that they can provide. Students Unions aim to make students feel a part of the community whilst at University and can add so much more to a students’ Higher Education overall experience. The session covers elements such as the clubs and societies available, the services Students Unions can provide, employment opportunities and the events they run for students as well as much more!