Blog: My Year as an Information Systems Student
Ying Ji
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| Ying Ji at the BBC |
I am an MSc Information System student this academic year, and also a Student Ambassador for the Information School. The year of living and studying in the iSchool has given me a very deep and beautiful memory.
The Information School provides a variety of courses for student learning. In the two semesters, I have learned the knowledge related to information system modelling, planning and organization management, taken programming (JAVA), database design and business intelligence as my optional modules. In addition, I learned about the legal and ethical issues of computing and information systems in society, which expanded my background knowledge.
At University, we have lots of different learning methods such as lectures, seminars, lab classes and group meetings. In my opinion, most of these courses are based on the case of the enterprise work, so that students can be familiar with future real work tasks and processes in advance. They are all very useful. Overall, it is an interesting and challenging year.
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| Ying Ji went to the Peak District |
Sheffield is a beautiful city, people here are very friendly and kind, and I had a great time here. I travelled to many places during the holidays. I went to the Peak District, Chatsworth House, Liverpool, Manchester and so on. Travelling is a good way for me to relax.
The societies at the Students’ Union organised many activities, such as watching movies, baking, visiting the BBC in Manchester and more. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the university closed down and switched to online courses. It also arranged personal tutor meetings to ensure that students can go through the hard period. My personal tutor and I had a video meeting once a week, we talked about study, the life staying at home and other interesting things.
As a Student Ambassador, I joined in the Open Days organised by the iSchool, and talked with students who wanted to apply for the Information Systems course. They usually ask about modules, what the learning experience is like and how it will prepare them for their future career. I told them my experience in iSchool which might help them to make the decision.
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| Syeda and Ying Ji in York |
As well as being able to help people find out more about the course, the role was useful to me as well. I’d recommend it as an opportunity! I talked with the teachers from different modules; gained some learning experience. I made some friends with other Student Ambassadors from other courses. We learned together during the examination week, reviewed the module that we both chose. During the Christmas holiday, I and Syeda went to York and we had a good trip. I hope there will be more people applying to become a Student Ambassador. It will be a good experience during your student life and future career.
I am grateful to be a member of iSchool, studying and living at the University of Sheffield is an unforgettable experience in my life.
Ying Ji
MSc Information System student
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