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My experience of university as an autistic student
Alex shares her experience as an autistic learner at university. From navigating moving away from home to study in Warwickshire to dealing with the highs and lows of life at higher education, Alex shares her story and top tips for those considering or studying at university.
I stammer AND I get to choose what I do
HeppSY have been working with the charity STAMMA the largest UK charity and membership organisation representing people who stammer. The partnership aims to highlight additional resources for learners and their key support networks as well as offering super simple tips that will support students or colleagues who stammer. This insightful student blog highlights the valuable resources STAMMA offer whilst sharing…
Shannon’s Journey to HE
Name: Shannon A-levels: Geography, English Language and Literature (Joint), Photography, Psychology Degree course(s) and institutions: BSc Geography at Sheffield Hallam University, Masters of Research Polar and Alpine Change at The University of Sheffield Favourite modules: Glaciers and glaciation; Fluvial geomorphology; International Fieldwork; Geographical Information Systems Current role: Graduate Hydraulic Modeller at RES Environmental Ltd Description of your journey through HE…
Juliet’s Journey to HE
Name: Juliet Courses studied: AS German, A Level History, A Level Geography, and A Level Film Studies. Degree course(s) and institutions: BS Geography and MSc Environmental Management at Sheffield Hallam University Favourite modules: Development in Latin America, Quaternary Environmental Change, and Development, Power and Imperialism Current role: Higher Education Engagement Assistant at HeppSY Description of your journey through HE and…
Frankie’s Journey to HE
Name: Frankie A-levels: Geography, Biology, Psychology and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Degree course(s) and institutions: BSc Geography at Sheffield Hallam University Favourite modules: Advanced GIS & Contaminated Land and Remediation Current role: GIS Analyst/Consultant at IBI Group Description of your journey through HE and how it got you your role/encouraged you to pursue your passion within the field of geography:…
Meet our Apprentice: Maitham Rashid
Maitham Rashid works for Morrisons and studies at Sheffield Hallam University. Since starting his Chartered Manager degree apprenticeship, he has been promoted to Senior Manager and won Retail Apprentice of the Year at the Asian Apprentice Awards. Maitham studied level 3 BTEC subjects at sixth form in Derby, and achieved Distinction/Distinction* grades in Business; IT; Health & Social Care; and…
