Meet our students - South East Asia

Hear from some of our students and graduates from South East Asia and find out about their time living and studying in Sheffield.

Malaysia

Engineering graduate Ameerul Aiman Shahizam

My advice would be to venture out and try out new experiences that the University is able to provide.

Ameerul Aiman Shahizam, Malaysia Alumnus, MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry

Graduate Aiman shares what attracted him to study with the University of Sheffield, and how his year in industry placement has sparked his desire to pursue a bright future in the renewable energy sector.
Nadia Zulhasni in SUMS

The thing I love most about Sheffield is the people.

Nadia Zulhasni, Malaysia Alumnus, MSc International Management

Nadia is a 2018 graduate of MSc International Management.

Image of Sheffield Law graduate Nicholas Lee

The time at university passes by so quickly so make sure every second counts!

Nicholas Lee, Malaysia Alumnus, LLB Law

LLB Law graduate Nick shares his journey as a Sheffield student and explains how the opportunity to spend a year abroad as part of his degree broadened his horizons even further.
Image of Law graduate Chong Hao Ran

Sheffield is a place where everyone can belong.

Chong Hao Ran, Malaysia Alumnus, LLB Law

Graduate Chong Hao Ran shares her journey as a Sheffield student and explains how opportunities both within the University and around the city have allowed her to develop and pursue her interests.
Puiyee Khong

My time at Sheffield has really set me up for the future.

Puiyee Khong, Malaysia Alumnus, Operations Program Manager, Microsoft Ltd.

Puiyee Khong graduated from MA Politics in 2009 and currently works as an Operations Program Manager at Microsoft Ltd.

Additional students from South East Asia

Danial student outside the Diamond

Sheffield is a friendly and lively city!

Danial Hakim Bin Zainal Abidin, Brunei Undergraduate Student, Health & Human Sciences

Danial graduated from BMedSci Health and Human Sciences in 2020.
Student Czarina standing in the Diamond

Coming to Sheffield was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life

Czarina Caga, Philippines MSc Urban and Regional Planning, Winner of a British Chevening Scholarship

Coming to Sheffield was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. You will never feel lonely and your education will be of the highest quality.
Student jumping outside the Diamond Building

I am so glad to call Sheffield my home.

Adriana Binte Zainal Abidin, Singapore Undergraduate Student, BA (Hons) Journalism Studies

Adriana is studied BA Journalism Studies.
Indonesian student Vallery

Sheffield is a great place to study and live.

Vallery Sumardy, Indonesia Postgraduate student , MA Early Childhood Education

Vallery completed her MA in Early Childhood Education with the School of Education in 2018.

Lin My Lai - outside Jessops West

Since my first day here, I have received a lot support from staff members, lecturers and friends.

Linh My Lai, Vietnam Postgraduate alumni, MA Applied Linguistics TESOL

Linh My Lai graduated in 2018 from MA Applied Linguistics TESOL.
Chalisa Pusitdhikul

The scholarship gave me an opportunity to study here, at a world leading institution for engineering

Chalisa Pusitdhikul, Thailand MEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry , Winner of an Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

There is always something new going on during the week, such as give it a go day trips, local markets and SU events, which adds more colour to my university life.