{"id":1537,"date":"2018-04-24T16:02:53","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T15:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copyright.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2018-04-24T16:29:55","modified_gmt":"2018-04-24T15:29:55","slug":"11-reasons-joining-lborofamily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/loughborough\/11-reasons-joining-lborofamily\/","title":{"rendered":"11 reasons why joining the #LboroFamily could be for you"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering if Loughborough University might be the right fit for your future studies? See if our 11 reasons below can’t sway you…<\/p>\n

1. You’ll have the time of your life<\/h3>\n

Start building those lasting memories by joining the Loughborough family. We offer the best student experience in the UK<\/a> thanks to a unique partnership with Loughborough Students’ Union.<\/p>\n

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2. We’ll help you build a successful career<\/h3>\n

Your time at Loughborough will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting future career. Whether you want to meet hundreds of potential employers on campus, or bespoke CV advice, our Careers Service<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n

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3. Get real, hands-on experience<\/h3>\n

Every single one of our courses offers the chance to undertake a placement in real-world industries<\/a>. The opportunities are there for the taking.<\/p>\n

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4. Want to travel the world? We can help with that too<\/h3>\n

You’ll be able to study abroad<\/a> as part of your degree, if you want to.<\/p>\n

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5. Learn from some of the best<\/h3>\n

We were recently awarded Gold for teaching excellence<\/a> in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).<\/p>\n

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6. We have a pretty great reputation<\/h3>\n

We’re ranked in the Top 7 of every major national league table, including the Guardian<\/a>, Complete University Guide<\/a> and the Table of Tables<\/a>. Our students also voted us Whatuni’s ‘University of the Year’<\/a>. Phew.<\/p>\n

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7. Grow your business idea<\/h3>\n

We actively encourage an enterprising spirit in our students, which is why we offer you the support you need<\/a> to get your idea off the ground.<\/p>\n

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8. Our research has an impact<\/h3>\n

As one of the country’s top 10 research-led universities (REF 2014), Loughborough is renowned for our academic work<\/a> and the benefit it brings to both society and our students’ learning.<\/p>\n

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9. Access to fantastic facilities<\/h3>\n

STEMLab<\/a> is our brand new \u00a317 million world-class facility for science and engineering students. It forms part of a wider \u00a325 million investment in the West Park of our campus, which includes the learning zone, West Park Teaching Hub.<\/p>\n

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10. Learn a new language<\/h3>\n

Students on nearly every degree have access to the University-wide Language Programme<\/a> run by our Language Centre.<\/p>\n

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11. Fantastic location in the heart of the UK<\/h3>\n

We’re lucky to have such a beautiful place to call home – our stunning, single-site campus is our most glorious asset, measuring 440 acres in total – equivalent to 250 football pitches!<\/p>\n