The International Faculty goes to Sheffield: a fantastic trip for our students!

For the first time students from our Faculty travelled to the UK to visit the University of Sheffield and they had a blast! The trip took place 22-25 April 2015 and was organised by our Students’ Union (CSU). Our students, escorted by Ms. Maria Matiaki, Director of the Department of Student Affairs, spent four days in Sheffield full of activities, events, and – of course – fun!

Upon their arrival students were welcomed warmly by Prof. Paul White, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Sheffield. They didn’t even miss the opportunity to get a ‘selfie’ with him.

In the frame of visit, a tour of the university’s campus took place as well as a tour of the Student’s Union building. Students also strolled around Sheffield in the ‘city walking tour’ escorted by Dr Tim Cooper, International Student Support Officer. They also attended a USE Workshop by Gary Wood, Enterprise Learning Development Officer. One day before their departure our students had the opportunity to do some sightseeing and visit Chatsworth House, the magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

CSU President, Vachos Xantinidis said: “The Trip to Sheffield was successful and went very well. Participants spent an amazing time doing different kind of activities and workshops. I hope that this trip was the beginning of a new 'tradition' that the CSU (2014-15) initiated for the International Faculty, for the years to come.”

Mpampis Trasanidis, Sports and Event Officer, who went on the trip, added: “It was great chance to meet and live for three days with students of other faculties, departments and programmes of our university. Students from the International Faculty should try and organize a trip to Sheffield once per year. It’s an experience not to be missed!”

Students returned to Thessaloniki excited from the trip to Sheffield, with memories to share and photos to show to their fellow-students and lecturers.