Access To Sheffield 2025

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by Shankie

Got an email yesterday saying I’ve been accepted into the program! Anyone else here got into Access to Sheffield? I literally don’t know anyone else who got in, so I’m lowkey feeling super alone😭😭

Hi Shankie,

I would just like to congratulate you on your position on the Access program, I have worked quite a bit on the Access program and would just like to reassure you that not knowing anyone will not negatively impact you.

Many of the students I have worked with over the years have been on their own and it has encouraged them to make new friends and they have all said it was the best thing they did, so please do not feel disheartened about not knowing anyone. Most people wont know anyone and that is what works so well, new friendships flourish and it gets you to step outside of your comfort zone and grow as a person.

It will be amazing and I am excited for you, enjoy it!❣️

Olivia (4th year)😀
BA in English Language & Lingusitics
Current MA Student in Language & Education

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Shankie

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by ymj

hii i was put on the waitlist but i was just told that ive gotten a place !!

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉, see U on residential

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by University of Sheffield Students

Hi Shankie,
I would just like to congratulate you on your position on the Access program, I have worked quite a bit on the Access program and would just like to reassure you that not knowing anyone will not negatively impact you.
Many of the students I have worked with over the years have been on their own and it has encouraged them to make new friends and they have all said it was the best thing they did, so please do not feel disheartened about not knowing anyone. Most people wont know anyone and that is what works so well, new friendships flourish and it gets you to step outside of your comfort zone and grow as a person.
It will be amazing and I am excited for you, enjoy it!❣️
Olivia (4th year)😀
BA in English Language & Lingusitics
Current MA Student in Language & Education

Bit of a random one, but just wondering—would it be okay to go for a jog during the residential? It’s part of my daily routine and I don’t wanna fall out of the habit!

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N1kk128

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by ymj

hii i was put on the waitlist but i was just told that ive gotten a place !!

Me too

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by N1kk128

Me too

You received an offer for Discover Bath as well, didn’t you?

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N1kk128

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by Anonymous

You received an offer for Discover Bath as well, didn’t you?

Yup

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by N1kk128

Yup

Finally found someone going to both! I got into Discover Bath as well 🎉 what subject did you get an offer for?

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N1kk128

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by Anonymous

Finally found someone going to both! I got into Discover Bath as well 🎉 what subject did you get an offer for?

Architecture and civil engineering What subject are you doing?

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by N1kk128

Architecture and civil engineering What subject are you doing?

Nooo😭😭😭😭 I have physics so it's on different day

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by Anonymous

Bit of a random one, but just wondering—would it be okay to go for a jog during the residential? It’s part of my daily routine and I don’t wanna fall out of the habit!

Hi,

Unfortunately from what I am aware of, we would not be able to accommodate this as students would have to be accompanied outside of the routine activities which have been planned. If a staff member could come with you then I would have said maybe, however, we do not have the spare staff to do this really. I am really sorry about that, however, let me assure you your days will be super busy and full of lots of different activities, so you will be so busy doing other things you will either be enjoying yourself doing other activities, or too tired to be running, as they are long days!

I am super excited for you to go on residential and sorry I can not offer you a different answer, however, please do not let this worry you, as I think you will love it still.

I hope this helped, let me know if you have any further questions :smile:

Olivia (4th year)💕

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FairyPeriapt

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OMG, I did the Access programme (current year 13) and I Loved it even though I was on my own. All the activities and the help it provided was so useful. The summer residential was really fun. I hope you enjoy it and don't stress too much about the idea of being on your own

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by FairyPeriapt

OMG, I did the Access programme (current year 13) and I Loved it even though I was on my own. All the activities and the help it provided was so useful. The summer residential was really fun. I hope you enjoy it and don't stress too much about the idea of being on your own

So glad you enjoyed it, it is a great experience for everyone. I would like to reassure everyone, you will make some great friends and have so much fun!!

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Shankie

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by FairyPeriapt

OMG, I did the Access programme (current year 13) and I Loved it even though I was on my own. All the activities and the help it provided was so useful. The summer residential was really fun. I hope you enjoy it and don't stress too much about the idea of being on your own

Till now wherever I go (like open days or other uni events), I always go w my frnds but this time they forgot to apply and idk anyone from my college going in this programme. Hopefully the programme will be fun as I've heard quite a lot of good things about it. Also Good luck for your exams

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