The beginning of university can sometimes feel like a baptism of fire. Freshers’ Week aside, you are bombarded with new information from all angles; from the overwhelming amount of information to do with your new course, getting to grips with your new location or remembering those all-important faces which have entered your sphere – there’s […]
You may or may not be aware that next week, on campus, we host The Autumn Graduate and Placement Fair – the University’s flagship careers event and the biggest university careers fair in the UK, attracting over 6000 students and 200 organisations.
Social media is awesome. It allows us to communicate with friends and family, keep-up-to date with current events, connect with public figures, network, express ourselves, pursue our interests and so much more. Because of this, our social media platforms are as much of a representation of who we are as our physical selves.
What do you know about ERASMUS? If your answer is “not a lot” then we suggest you read on! Erasmus is a study abroad programme operating throughout 33 countries in the European Union that facilitate students in both studying and working abroad.
It takes time to settle into university and a new lifestyle. But in a small number of cases, some students get to university and, after a few weeks, realise that the course they applied for is not for them; and this is OK!
During your first year, you’ll have a number of opportunities to meet with your personal tutor on a one-to-one basis. At first, these meetings might seem a little awkward, or you may feel like you have nothing to say. It’s not often that students get the chance to speak to the academic staff in their […]
With over 120 societies here at Loughborough, we have an unbelievably diverse range of clubs and activities for you to get involved with. Within our group of Historical and Political societies, we have the lesser-known LSU Living History – a 12th-century re-enactment society that started two years ago. We spoke to a member of the society, to […]
Here at Loughborough, societies aren’t just about sports and activities; they also exist to celebrate cultures, nations and faiths. The Nigerian Society is one of over 25 such societies and seeks to represent our Nigerian students and educate others on Nigeria’s history and culture.
Now that you’ve joined us here at Loughborough and experienced some of what Freshers’ has to offer, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about getting involved in sports and societies; but do you really know what’s on offer?
If you’re an avid fan of Harry Potter and all that entails, then the Harry Potter and Quidditch Society might be just up your street. Renowned for their fanciful Quidditch practice on Paddock Park, Katie, LSUHPQ Chair dispels the mystery surrounding the society and tells us what they’re all about.