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Where do Sheffield students live? How old are they? How
do they feel about the Sheffield School after they've
taken the Course? Here are all the facts.
Sheffield students enroll from all parts of the world. About two-thirds reside in the United States and Canada. About one-third live in other countries around the world - in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and the Pacific Rim. The typical Sheffield student is an adult in his or her twenties, thirties, or forties. Some are still in their teens, and others in their "Golden Years." |
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Why are most Sheffield students adults? Because adults
usually have family and work responsibilities that make
attendance in "traditional" classes extremely
difficult - sometimes, impossible! Distance education
is perfect for them because they are able to learn at
home, in their spare time, without quitting their regular
jobs or traveling to night school, or ignoring their
other responsibilities.
Adults are especially able to train at home because they have the maturity. We have found they achieve especially rapid results with Sheffield because of the unique Sheffield Teaching Method - using video programs on DVD, audio programs, e-mail and all the other Sheffield techniques to that "bring the teacher into their homes." |
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What is the objective of most Sheffield students?
This is a hard question to answer since every student is an individual
with individual goals and dreams. Yet we know from experience
that Sheffield students can be divided into three broad categories:
About one-quarter of our students want to start new full-time careers in interior design. They enroll in the Sheffield Course because they want to become full-time professional interior designers - with all the newfound freedom, satisfaction, and income this career can mean. (The Sheffield business lessons that every student receives are particularly important to them because these lessons explain in detail how to get started as a professional interior designer, how to set up your own studios, how to organize your business, how to promote and sell...how to succeed!) |
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About one-quarter of our students want to earn extra money as
freelance interior designers in their spare time. They enroll
because they want to learn interior design for their own personal
satisfaction and possibly earn extra spare-time money as freelance
professional interior designers on weekends or evenings.
About half of our students want to learn interior design strictly for their own personal satisfaction. They want to use interior design as an outlet for their creative self-expression. They want to be able to decorate their own homes (or re-decorate them) as showcases for their talent. They want to live in a beautiful home that they themselves have created - a home that will be admired by their spouses, children, family, friends, and neighbors. |
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And, of course, all Sheffield students are eager to gain access
to "trade-only" showrooms where they can buy fabrics, furniture,
and all their household needs at deep discount.
No matter what their objectives, all Sheffield students share two traits in common - a desire for creative self-expression...and a willingness to learn! What do Sheffield students think of their Course? Like you, many had doubts before they enrolled. Was Sheffield really the finest course they could get anywhere? Would they really be able to learn at home with the exclusive Sheffield interior decoration lessons, video programs, and audio programs? Would they really get individual attention when they mailed in their design projects? Would they really enjoy the course? Would they really succeed? Here are some candid comments we've received from other Sheffield students. Will you have the same wonderful experience? We invite you to find out for yourself under our ironclad Money-back Guarantee! |
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"Taking this course is probably the best thing I've ever done for
myself!" Patricia A. Parsons. "In all my years of going to school, this is the best. I researched other interior design schools, and yours is tops...My instructors are first class human beings." Fred Meglio. "A simple thank you is not enough! You have given me the skills and confidence to take on major clients, including the new local S&L (an $18,000 job) and the Children's Home ($10,000). The local newspaper has even written up my success." Judy Agner. |
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"Without a doubt, the most complete in-depth course I have encountered.
After just a few lessons I've already received glowing comments
on my furniture re-arrangement in my own home." Sarah Kinard. "In just the first half of your course I've learned more about interior design than in my first two years of college." Jerry Welling. "I made $15,000 in the first four months! Your course gave me the self confidence to start a new career as an interior designer. It's great." Gayle Justice. |
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"As soon as I finished my course, I was hired by a local decorating
store and paid a wonderful hourly wage plus commission. And after
just two months I received a 25% wage increase. I've never
enjoyed working as much as I do now." Beverly Kennedy. "It's great! Easy to understand, thorough, to the point." B. Kesselman "Your course gave me the tools I needed to start my own interior design business. I immediately took on two projects with budgets totaling almost $30,000." Theresa Tuggle. |
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"The instructors on the tapes are interesting, enjoyable, intelligent,
and often humorous - unlike other tapes I've heard that put you to
sleep!" Judith M. Gum. "It's terrific! After just the first few lessons I'm decorating three model apartments and a clubhouse. Sheffield is the greatest course I've ever taken." Andrea Waite. "I love the personal touch not usually found in a correspondence course." L.A.C. Armer. |
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"I am amazed at how organized and complete the program is..."
JoAnne Evangelista. "I just love the course, especially the feedback on the cassette tape given by my instructor." Joy O'Banion. "I like the way there is no classroom pressure so you can work at your own time and pace." Linda McKay. |
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"Thanks for the quality decorating tools and materials. You really
teach us how to use them." Mary M. Shutler. "Your course has been a milestone in my life. In just one year I became a working interior designer. I loved the course and am thrilled with my new career." Dawn S. Weller. "I'm delighted with the course. After my first few lessons I'm already so busy using the decorating skills you taught me, I hardly have time to study..." Mary S. Chupp. "The instructors are great. In commenting on my assignments, they were diligent and showed interest in me as a person. Their constructive comments helped me very much." Patricia Travis. "It's much more detailed than I expected. The tapes give a truly personal feeling. I've already used lots of what I learned in just the first few lessons." Fayron S. DeVore. |
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"I love how my instructor talks to me on tape as if I were in the
same room. Very personal! Julie Howell. "I've always wanted to take an interior design course, and find yours to be the best. I'm really enjoying it." Kathleen Marks. "I think this is the most outstanding training I've ever had. The teachers are great!" Mary E. Fourman. "The personal attention in the tape evaluation made me feel that I was not just a number." Bonnie Kennedy. |
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"When I was widowed at 39 with five children, I never dreamed I
would find a new life. I went to work in an office, but was bored
silly. Then I saw your ad. Now, my business card says Interior
Designer. I'm working. I'm successful. And my children are so
proud of Mother. Thanks, Sheffield. You gave me a new life!"
Mary J. Swanson. "Sheffield teaches the ABC's of interior design like no other course. Your imagery helps make me fly!" Judithe F. Cornell. "It's the best..." Mary Bostic. |
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