Name: Marta Grzybek
Course: Aerospace Engineering with a Year
in Industry
Nationality: Polish
Who am I..?
Hi everyone! My name is Marta and I come
from a city in Poland called Bydgoszcz (believe me or not but it’s not a random
combination of letters but the actual name!). This is where I was born and
spent my whole life until August 2015 when my Sheffield journey has begun. I am
a huge optimist and life enthusiast that always looks for new opportunities to
be one step closer in making my dreams come true. I have always been a person
looking beyond the mediocrity and that is why I decided to challenge myself and
start a new chapter of my life called “Aerospace Engineering at the University
of Sheffield”.
Why University of Sheffield..?
That is a good question! So many countries
over the world, so many different universities in United Kingdom but somehow I
chose UoS. First of all, the engineering faculty here is one of the biggest in
UK and it is a highly ranked university. Before applying I spent days browsing
offers of numerous universities. As I did not have opportunity to come to
England the internet was my only source of knowledge. Among of all, I found our
university’s website very useful as it told me exactly what I wanted. What
mostly got my interest in UoS was the structure of the course, the idea of
spending a year in industry and engineering facilities that the university has
in offer. When coming to Sheffield I didn’t know I would find there but
honestly, the reality exceeded my expectations!
Why aerospace engineering..?
I’ve always been interested in science,
especially physics, in particular I am inspired by the concepts of flying and
defying gravity. I also enjoy practical approach to science and the idea of
using it to make life easier. Taking it all together, aerospace engineering is
a best choice for me as I can do something that I enjoy and at the same time I
can make people’s lives better. I believe I will be able to do in my life what
I really dream of which is investigating commercial aircraft crashes to reduce
number of accidents and save innocent people by introducing new technologies
and engineering solutions.
What is it like to study engineering at
UoS..?
One word: AMAZING! As aerospace
engineering is an interdisciplinary program, the structure of the course is
created in such a way that we learn different branches of engineering
simultaneously and the difficulty is adjusted gradually so we are able to
follow everything. The most exciting part of my course is the fact that we
spend a lot of time in laboratories conducting experiments so it is not only
learning theoretical concepts but we have a chance to face practical problems
or even construct devices such as Stirling engine or screwdriver! Moreover, we
are working on many projects and the university’s aim is to increase our
employability in the future.
And what about Sheffield itself..?
Literally, I love this city. I’ve never
thought I would find a place, especially in a foreign country, where I would
feel like at home (in first week already!). For me Sheffield is a perfect city
as everything I need is located in the city centre where I can easily get on
foot. Furthermore, the number of parks and green areas makes me feel very
good. Who in the morning on the way to
their lectures wouldn't like to be welcomed by a squirrel passing by in the
local park? Another important aspect of the “Steel City” is that it is very
student friendly and if you don’t own a fortune, no worries! The costs of
living here are among lowest in the UK.
To Sheffield, or not to Sheffield? That is
the question.
Some advice at the end!
To be honest choosing UoS to study is the
best decision I have ever made. Yet a few months ago I didn’t expect my life to
change that much and in such positive way! What I’d recommend to anyone is just
take all your positive energy, enthusiasm and passion, choose the course you are
interested in and be the engineer of your life! The University of Sheffield is
a place that will certainly support you, and will give you amazing
opportunities. You will also meet number of amazing friends from all over the
world, you will have a chance to join any society or sport club that you want
(I never thought I’d become a swing dancer before!) and make a step into your
better future!
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