Student review [#26982] for Psychology
at Sheffield Hallam University

Unfortunately, I have had a very negative experience at University. After much excitement in the build-up to starting my first year, I was ultimately let down. My first year amounted to around 3 months. This was due to a combination of factors. Such as 6 weeks’ worth of strikes, the majority of December off University due to holidays, and then in late January, the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. The extremely limited time I had to attend lectures or seminars at Sheffield Hallam University proved to be of very low quality. After moving in for 2nd year, I was shocked to be placed in an empty flat by myself during the lockdown. This proved to be difficult and strenuous on my mental health. The course proceeded online via zoom calls etc. However, I struggled with loneliness and mentally. With limited knowledge from 1st year and external issues, I fell behind. With little to no aid, I struggled and failed a lot of my year. There was hardly any communication between the University and myself. I have just re-taken my 2nd year, and again, the University staff seem distant.