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Re: Sheffield

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Dear James,

As far as the city goes, I'm not a huge fan. A lot of people rant and rave about how beautiful it is, and I've come to the conclusion that I have different standards. The university itself isn't exactly a tribute to fine architecture either.

Fortunately the department is a redeeming feature. With a lecturing force 25 men/women strong, including some (relatively) big names like Stephen Lawrence, George Botterill, Bob Hale, Rober Hopkins and Eric Olson, and nearly 40 postgraduates, it's a pretty good atmosphere for research. I've been to a postgraduate seminar during an open day and was impressed with the informal but quite rich discussions going on. It's not quite Oxbridge, but it's getting there, methinks.

So if you're prepared to work in what I believe is one of the ugliest buildings in the world (on the outside; the inside is quite nice), in a rainy cold city, I believe it's quite worth it. And hey, you could be one of those people who falls in love with the place.

Regards,
Edward.

On 15 Mar 2006, at 15/03/200616:39, James Alexander Cunningham wrote:

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I've just been offered a place on the Research MA at Sheffield, and am minded to accept. It looks pretty good from the outside, but I was wondering if any of you guys at Sheffield have any inside gen you would like to share about the course, department or university.

Replies on or off list as it suits you.

Best

James





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Edward Grefenstette
University of Sheffield (Undergrad.)
Philosophy Student Representative
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