Hi, or should I say Marhaba! My name is Sabrina. I come from Algeria
(North Africa, next to Morocco).
I am in my first year studying for a BEng in Chemical Engineering. Which
does not mean I will automatically end up in the oil and gas industry, which a
lot of people assume. The course opens doors to many other fields in various
industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or food.
Back in my country, it is not common to study abroad, especially for an
undergraduate student. However, I decided to make a change in people's mindset
and would like to encourage more young people to experience this once in a
lifetime adventure.
I would often daydream about studying abroad, becoming independent and
making friends from all over the world. At the University of Sheffield my dream
has come true!!
The University of Sheffield is one of the top 100 universities
worldwide. The course is highly ranked as well and surprisingly, the
lecturers are very friendly and approachable. Hearing a lecturer saying, "
you did well, I am proud of you!" at the end of the term, was very
motivating and made me feel like I am a part of a real family the ‘CBE Family’.
Secondly, as a human,
I have other interests apart from engineering. I like politics, poetry,
languages and many other things. The students Union has allowed me to discover
most of these areas through so called ‘Give it a Go’ sessions. I have tried
sports that I never played before such as cricket, I got involved in a Model
United Nations where we debate real world issues and find resolutions together.
I have met people from different courses and backgrounds and have consequently
developed a wider cultural awareness.
Finally, let me tell you about the city of Sheffield in general. I come
from a small city myself, so I did not want to get lost in a big metropolitan
city. However, I did not want to live in a small boring city and Sheffield has fulfilled
my need! It is a small green city, but also very modern with its buildings and
growing businesses. It also has a historical part which I like I lot. I just
felt like home and the people here are so welcoming.
I have found the
perfect combination to complete my studies successfully but also to make the
most of my time at university and in the UK. I hope to see you soon in
Sheffield!
