Name: Oluchi Emenike
Department: Chemical Engineering
Course: MEng Chemical Engineering
Nationality: Nigerian
I am Oluchi Emenike and I am from
Nigeria. I am currently in my second year at the University of Sheffield
studying for a MEng in Chemical Engineering. I took the NCUK International
Foundation Year programme in
Engineering at Oxbridge Tutorial College in 2013. This was after I had
successfully completed the West African Senior Secondary Certificate
Examination and Cambridge GCE O’ level in 2012.
The
University of Sheffield ranks 5th in the country for Chemical
Engineering in the Guardian University guide 2015 and the research facility in
the Chemical and Biological department is one of the best in the country. A
degree and technical knowledge from a university with such a wonderful
reputation would be a step in achieving my plans of becoming a part of the team
that will revolutionize my nation’s industry and also contribute to the success
of the global chemical industry.
My
subject provides the opportunity for a lot of group work as well as independent
work. I enjoy this a lot as this helps prepare me for future work. With these,
I can work effectively as an individual and also in a group to provide excellent
results. It is also a platform for lots of interaction with different minds and
learning different ways to tackle everyday engineering problems.
The
teaching and study methods at Sheffield are one of a kind. For chemical
engineering, we have normal lectures during which the lecturer teaches and provides
certain information. We have to carry out a number of experiments whereby each one of them relates to topics taught by our lecturers. These experiments give a
practical view of what has been taught to enhance understanding. There are also
tutorial sessions which are one-to-one sessions with the lecturer during which you can obtain
useful feedback. These diverse methods make learning and understanding easier.
Sheffield
is a small, quiet and hilly city. In spite of this, there are a lot of activities to
do in Sheffield: as a student, the Students' Union, being one of the best,
provides a lot of activities, events and opportunities which make one want to
remain at the University much longer. The cost of living in Sheffield is also
very reasonable.
The
Student Union, the Information Commons and the Diamond are why I would choose
the University of Sheffield over any other university. They make a student’s
life very bearable from social life, education, studying and even personal
problems.
After
my degree at Sheffield, I plan to get an MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering
or Food Safety Hygiene as I want to go into the food industry. I would also like to go
on and work in the industry to become a Chartered Engineer.
To
prospective students, procrastination is a student’s worst enemy and partner to
failure. Avoid it! Study hard and also play as well. Enjoy every minute at the
University, it is only one lifetime.
Good work
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