Best aspects are meeting new people that I get on well with, and finding places to sit with them and hang out etc The SU is quite expensive, if it could be more affordable and have better vegetarian options that would be great!

I’m very happy with my lecturers and my course, maybe some online revision sessions would be good for each module but not essential

Good location as there are people around but it’s not super loud or really big like Endcliffe! Our flat is a bit rundown compared to some of the other modern flats in Endcliffe etc but it’s not too bad!

Everything you need is local, people are warm and friendly and relative to other UK cities, everything is much cheaper. This helps us students out massively during times of inflation and unaffordability. Slight improvements could be made with the opening hours of buildings, to help those working overtime on their assignments, improving facilities to accommodate for the new opening hours too. Overall, I enjoy my time at Sheffield and would recommend it as a place to study and for its student life!

I love the structure of lectures and the content I cover. However, when seeking a year out or general internship, there aren't as many prospects in the environmental field as in the biomedical science industry, for example, which isn't a criticism, but something to consider. You have to stand out from the crowd much more to get the best opportunities since there are fewer available. In terms of the course itself, the staff are nice and approachable and the content is very interesting, so would highly recommend taking it!

Staying in city halls has its benefits, especially with proximity to campus, helping out massively when it comes to making lectures on time and generally getting home. The properties tend to be cleaner and with nicer facilities since fewer people stay in city accommodations, making it much easier to maintain compared to university halls. However, being distanced from the majority of students does have its downsides as you can miss out on some student life; this is also dependent on your room allocation and who you're staying with. On the whole, if you like your flatmates, you'll have a great first year in halls!