Freshers' blog

Freshers' blog

Help, advice and everything Loughborough University for new students.
Want to get in touch? Drop us a line freshers@lboro.ac.uk.

AU Trampolining l Focus Series

Jodi from AU Trampolining tells us all about the sport, and what it’s like to be a member of the club. If you want to compete, or just fancy a bounce and a laugh, then Trampolining might be the sport for you.  

Malaysian and Singaporean Society | Focus Series

We talk to Hope on the committee for the Malaysian and Singaporean Society. If you’re looking for a “home away from home” during your time in Loughborough and the chance to make new friends, this society is exactly what you’re looking for.  

Shakespeare Society l Focus Series

Shakespeare Society‘s social secretary Michael tells us all about how he first got involved in the society – and the great friends he’s made in the process! If you like performing, or fancy yourself as a backstage or technical whizz, this is definitely a society worth looking into.

Sikh Society | Focus Series

We talk to Ranbir from Sikh Society about her experience as a member. If you want to connect with students with similar beliefs, or learn more about the Sikh faith then this society is the one for you.  

Pole Fitness Society l Focus Series

Libby, the promo rep for Pole Fitness Society tells us all about her experience. If you’re interested in improving your fitness or you want to enter competitions and showcases – Pole may be for you!  

Welcome to Loughborough’s freshers’ blog

Hello and welcome to our freshers’ blog! In the coming weeks, we’ll be passing on all the information you’ll need to kick start your new student life, as well as doing our best to give you an insight into what first year life at Loughborough is really like.

FLIX Society l Focus Series

This week, we ask the former-chair of FLIX club, Sam Hill, to tell us all about the unique club. Whether you love settling down for a good film or are interested in the technicalities of running a cinema, FLIX is for you!

3 icebreaker activities for flatmates in halls

Freshers’ week is usually jam-packed with lots of exciting activities, helping you to get to grips with the campus and giving you the opportunity to meet as many new people as possible.

LSU Velocity l Focus Series

We look to the skies as Lottie tells us all about LSU Velocity, a society dedicated to both aviation and transport.