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Pocket-Friendly, Party-Perfect: Save Money, Keep the Fun
Hi! My name is Saakshi Shah, and Iām from Kenya. I am currently studying Architectural Engineering at Loughborough University. As I come…
Budget-Friendly Gift Giving: Creative Ways to Show You Care Without Breaking the Bank
Hi, Iām Lily, an English student in my second year at Loughborough University from Essex! As Christmas approaches, I am here to…
A Great British Christmas ā an International Student’s POV
Hello folks! I am Aishwarya, an MBA student (with placement year) at Loughborough University. I was born and brought up in Bangalore,…
Studying in the UK was a defining moment in my life
My name is Ayush Bhattacharyya, and Iām currently in the final year of my BSc in Psychology. Originally from India, I had…
Tips for the first term and beyond from an international student
Hi! Iām Haoyang Lin, a second-year student from the Design programme at Loughborough University. Iām originally from China. Moving to university this…
My first term at Loughborough University
Hi, my name is Muhammad Zahid Jiwani, and I am in my second year of studying Business, Economics and Finance. I am…
My experience of going home for Christmas after my very first term away at university
Hello! My name is Hannah, and Iām currently studying a MSc in Sports Psychology here at Loughborough University. Originally from Durham and…
Accents, freedom, friendships and heading home for Christmas ā my first term at Loughborough as an international student
Hi, my name is Kristiyana, and I am in my ļ¬nal year, studying Media and Communications, coming form Bulgaria. I came to…
Staying in Loughborough at Christmas
My name is Yuting, a second-year PhD student at Loughborough University, and I come from China. During my first year in the…
My Tips for Hosting a Celebration Event on a BudgetĀ
Hi everyone! My name is Syazmin, and Iām a second year studying Economics at Loughborough University. As an international student from Malaysia,…
My tips for gift giving or holding a celebration event on a budgetĀ
Hi! Iām Natalie from the UK and I am a 2nd year Graphic Design student. As we approach Christmas day, Iām sure…
Graduation: the perfect ending to my incredible Loughborough experience
My graduation in the summer of 2024 was the ultimate highlight of my academic career. After four years of studying through Covid,…
Moving to London as an International StudentĀ
Hello! I'm Rahil Shah, hailing from the bustling city of Mumbai, India. I am pursuing an MSc in Digital Creative Media at…
Loughborough University London: A Journey of belonging, personal and professional growthĀ
International Digital Marketing MSc graduate, Asmi Borhade, shares her experiences of Loughborough University London in this blog post. Loughborough University London is…
Embracing Sport at Loughborough LondonĀ Ā
With its own Institute for Sport Business-related studies, and its location in the heart of the Olympic Park, it comes as no…
Life as a student Ambassador at Loughborough University LondonĀ
As a Student Ambassador and international student at Loughborough University London, I get the opportunity to experience the vibrant and dynamic campus…
Budgeting in London as a Student!Ā
I joined Loughborough University in October 2023 and am writing this blog to provide an overview of how you could manage your…
Living in London as a StudentĀ Ā
As a student at Loughborough University London, my adventure in the heart of the UK's bustling capital has been nothing short of…
A life of growth and discovery as a masterās student at Loughborough University
By Mehul Shah, MA User Experience and Service Design Hello! Mehul here. I am an international student from Singapore pursuing my masterās…
From Toronto to London ā Struggles and Successes
By Frankie St. Louis, MSc Sport Business & Leadership As soon as I read online that Loughborough University was the #1 university…
My experience volunteering as a student at Loughborough University: Shreeya
In the bustling streets of Mumbai, India, I had a dream, a passion for sports, and a big goal: to pursue a…
Prioritising self-care over the exam period
Taking time away from studying during exam season is vital to avoid burnout and is important in maintaining good mental health. Loughborough…
Living comfortably during exam season
Exam season can be a stressful time for students at university. If you are living in shared accommodation, itās important to look…
Facilities at Loughborough University
Hi, my name is Eddie and Iām a third year Mathematics & Sport Science student at Loughborough University. Ever since visiting Loughborough…
My experience in getting a placement
Hi, my name is Erin, and I am a final-year Geography Student who has recently completed a placement year at āClimate Compatible…
Embracing comfort, convenience, and community: My experience living in catered halls as an international student
Hi! My name is Cheryl, and I am an international student from Malaysia in my final year studying Psychology at Loughborough University.…
Finding home away from home: My experience moving to Loughborough as an international studentĀ
Hi! My name is Cheryl, and I am an international student from Malaysia in my final year studying psychology at Loughborough University.…
My experience of being an international student ambassadorĀ Ā
Hi, I am Safia, a student from India who is undertaking a PhD in Civil Engineering at Loughborough, and I am here…
My Experience of Living in Loughborough and Budgeting as an International StudentĀ
Hi! My name is Jen, and Iām from Nigeria. I am a postgraduate student studying Biotechnology within the Chemical Engineering department at…
My experience at Loughborough University: Belonging, diversity, and thrivingĀ
Step into my extraordinary world at Loughborough University, where aspirations come true and a profound sense of belonging flourishes on a diverse…
My experience with the Realising Opportunities Programme
Hi! My name is Leah and Iām a second year Criminology student here at Loughborough University. This picture is of me! In…
My experience of living in Loughborough and managing money as an international studentĀ
I am Viola, a PhD student from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. I came to England two years ago…
Making the most of life at Loughborough University as an international studentĀ
Hey there, my name is Yuki and I am a final year PhD student from China studying Materials Engineering at Loughborough University.…
My Gap Year Experience
Having a gap year can be the best but most nerve-wracking time of your life before coming to university. Or at least…
Moving from London to Loughborough
Hi, Iām Sofia, a first-year student studying English Literature here at Loughborough. Iām from London, so one of the crucial decisions I…
My journey as an Administrative Assistant on placement at Loughborough UniversityĀ
My name is Nicole. Iām an International Business student and I am currently on placement at Loughborough University as the Administrative Assistant…
Donāt let your disability hold you back!
My name is Erin (she/her), and I am a second-year psychology student at Loughborough University.Ā Sometimes IĀ canāt even believe that I can say…
Why I Returned to Halls for 3 Years
Every time I say I returned to halls for all of my undergraduate studies, people seem surprised. I lived in Cayley for…
Tips From a Commuter Student
Hi! Iām Rebecca, a final year Mechanical Engineering student who currently commutes from Leicester. Choosing to commute can leave you feeling worried…
Returning to Study
āOld ways wonāt open new doorsā. Truer words have never been spoken in my opinion. In todayās globalised world where change is…
Tips and tricks to acing your GCSE Options
Hi, my name is Georgia and I am just about to start my final year of studying a Psychology with Criminology degree…
Do I have to be sporty to study at Loughborough?
Sports impact Ah ā the age-old question: Do I have to be sporty to study at Loughborough? The short answer is, No!…
My Italian Exchange
Ciao a tutti! Although it has been a year since I left Italy, Italy has not left me, for it will always…
Starting something new
Hi, my name is Ash ā Iām a part-time finalist studying Sport and Exercise Science, due to graduate this summer. Thereās an…
My Degree Show Experience
My three years as a Fine Art student were coming to an end. The Design and Creative Arts Degree Show 2021 was…
Placement: Work or Life? Or both?Ā
Being an international student in the UK means there is a pool of opportunities that one can tap into. I, Tayeb Giani,…
5 things I wish Iād known before starting my Art Foundation
Hi, Iām Emma a final year Graphic Communication and Illustration (basically Graphic Design) student here at Loughborough University. I started my journey…
Loughborough’s Hidden Gems
Hey, I am Lucy and I am a Psychology student currently on my placement year. Having spent three years in Loughborough, I…
My Italian Study Exchange Experience
Ciao a tutti! Although it has been a year since I left Italy, Italy has not left me. Since my Study Exchange…
What I spend in a week as a student at Loughborough
Hi! Iām Sophie, a final year Management Sciences undergraduate student at Loughborough. One of the things Iāve struggled with at university is…
The life of a 1st-year student in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Hi, Iām Krishna, a first-year student within the School of Science, studying the Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree. Wow, thatās a mouth…
The Benefits of being a Student Ambassador
Hi, Iām Hannah and Iām a postgraduate student here at Loughborough studying a part-time degree in MA Creative Writing and the Writing…
Exam Season top tips from students
Exams and deadlines can be a stressful time for students. To save you the stress, we thought weād share the tips that…
10 memorable moments from my time at Loughborough
Hello! My name is Joe Dean and I am a recent Loughborough University alumnus about to graduate with a Merit in MSc…
A Day in the Life of a Marketing Intern
One of the many benefits of studying at Loughborough is the opportunities that come with it. A prime example is the ability…
The Benefits of Joining a Society
University can be a daunting endeavour. Coming to (usually) a completely new town/city, not really knowing what to expect, and the challenge…
Freshers 2021: Budgeting
There are a few initial costs that come when starting university, but donāt panic! Weāve given you a rundown of what to…
Looking back at my time in Loughborough
Hey, Iām Oliver, a 2021 finalist within the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering here at Loughborough ā studying Air Transport…
My Loughborough Journey in 11 Memories
My name is Lety, Iām a Brazilian-Italian LoughboroughĀ AlumniĀ about to graduate with a First-Class Honours inĀ Sport Science with Management,Ā and this is myĀ LoughboroughĀ journeyĀ in 11…
My #LboroGrad: Amy Ward
TenĀ yearsĀ agoĀ I started my undergraduate degree and in 2014 I experienced my first (and what I thought would be my only) LoughboroughĀ graduation ceremony.…
Careers and Gender Q&A with an Architecture student
Hi, my name is Danielle and I am studying B(Arch) Architecture, currently in my placement year (third year). During my placement year…
My Experience (so far) in Mechanical Engineering
Hi,Ā IāmĀ Rebecca and Iām a Mechanical Engineering student at Loughboroughās Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, currently on placement with Mercedes-AMG…
What is it like to learn online?
Hi, I'mĀ LilymaeĀ and I'm a UX Design master's student at Loughborough Design School!Ā Having completed my undergraduate degree mostly in-person (if you can…
Online learning: 1 year on
Hi everyone, my name is Maggie, and Iām a final year Economics student at Loughborough. This year has been a rollercoaster for…
Top 5 Tips to Deal with Stress
Hi everyone, Leah Langley back here with my 5 top tips about dealing with stress. Stress is a natural part of everyday…
How to deal with cancelled exams and learning disruptions
With so much uncertainty surrounding exams and assessments this summer, we know how difficult it must be to plan ahead to University.…
How to prepare for a university interview
Hi, Iām Olivia and Iām currently a finalist studying towards an MEng in Aeronautical Engineering at Loughborough University. When I applied for…
Placements and career progression while studying a Creative degree
Itās one of the biggest and most fundamental questions for students, āwhat am I going to do when I graduate?ā For some…
Personal Statement Top Tips
Hi, my name's Elle and I'm a final year student at Loughborough studying Sport Science with Management. When you start your higher…
How to study during a pandemic
Hello! My name is Nyasha andĀ I am currently a second-year student at Loughborough University studying History and Politics.Ā Recently,Ā Iāve been spending quite…
How to get the most out of a Virtual Open Day
My name is Shannon and I am a student studying an English degree at Loughborough. I am currently on my Placement year as an Erasmus student…
Top portfolio and interview tips
Iām Lewis, a second-year student studying BSc Product Design & Technology here at Loughborough University. My course is based in the school…
Where Should I go, and What Should I Study?
Hello, my name is Leah and Iām in my final year of studying Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University. For many…
Returning to halls – Blog by Lizzy Watts
Thinking about your accommodation for second year can be quite intimidating, especially because the time when you need to start thinking about…
Making the right choice for me – Apprenticeship Experience
When it was time to apply for university, I really didnāt have a clue what I wanted to do. I didnāt know…
My experience of being a Welsh student at an English University
Hello,Ā I am Hannah, and I have just completed my degree inĀ SportĀ Management at Loughborough. As youĀ can probably guess from the title, I amĀ from…
Introduction to Higher Education: What is University?
Hello,Ā IāmĀ Eleanor and Iām in my final year studying Sports Science with Management at Loughborough University. To many students,Ā the prospect of Higher Education…
5 things I learnt 5 years ago
Hi, my nameās Rosie and this summer it was exactly 5 years since I graduated from Loughborough University. As I watched my graduation photos pop…
Getting a head start with your career
Hi my name's Elliot and I'm a 2020 Graduate in Mathematics with Economics, and I spent 4 years at Loughborough including a year…
Top tips for acing your A-level choices (tried and tested by a current university student)
Hello, my nameās Becki. Iām from North Lincolnshire and I am just about to start my final year of my Sport and Exercise Psychology Degree at Loughborough. I understand that choosing what you…
10 Things I wish I knew before coming to uni:
The following blog is written based on my experience, it does not reflect changing government policy. 1. Look after yourself Moving away…
What to bring to university: Ultimate packing list
I remember the few months before I started at Loughborough, the excitement and triple-checking every student forum on āWhat to Bring to…
Adjusting to Uni Life: From Surviving to Thriving
My name is Dan Glentworth and Iām a final year International Business student at Loughborough University. Iām not one to worry, but…
Disability Support at Loughborough University: Mental Health
Hi, Iām Chloe and like most first year students, I was delighted to have been accepted into Loughborough, my first-choice university, to…
How I manage my Anxiety Disorder at University
Hi, my names David,Ā Iām from Belfast and Iām about to enter my fourth year atĀ Loughborough University. I study Physics and Mathematics and…
āGeography? It’s just about standing in rivers and colouring in!ā
After gaining my place at Loughborough to study Geography with Economics, my friends joked that I would need to take my colouring…
How to make your tuition fee worth it? Travel!
Ā£9,250 a year is a lot of money to spend whilst sitting in one place, in one library, just to get one…
Art foundation: A waste of time or the best decision youāll ever make?
I had a stereotypical view on foundation years to begin with, but I couldnāt have been more wrong!I thought it was a…
My Aeronautical Engineering Experience
Hi everyone! My name is Seyi, I am a final year student at Loughborough University studying Aeronautical Engineering Firstly a bit of…
All That Jazz!
Jazz up your Loughborough experience with Tuxedo Swing, the Universityās Big Band. About the Band With its roots back in the 1980ās,…
Read it and weep: Top 6 texts to read before you start your English degree
I have collated 6 texts that I think will aid you before you start your English degree, or texts that are just…
Keeping it Real ā My placement Journey
Out of 25 applications, I got rejected 23 times before I said āyesā to the placement of a lifetime. Getting There A constant iteration…
Taiwan, The Hidden Gem of East Asia
Why do a placement in a less well-known place? Well because in all likelihood it will be the most fulfilling experience of…
Loughborough: Why choose life in the bubble?
The Loughborough bubble is real and can be felt from the moment you step foot on campus Itās the extracurricular activities, the…
Why I didnāt choose a ārealā degree?
How & why I chose to follow my passions into Higher Education. Since 2014, the number of A-level entries in arts subjects,…
A Year in Loughborough
Over a year in Loughborough University, and itās already time to bid farewell Reflecting upon my time here, I am beaming with pride and…
Christmas spirit away from home: Having a bau-ble!
The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear. As the end of term is just around the corner, University students might…
Commuting to University: My Experiences
Increasingly each year more students are choosing to commute to university. It can be for a multitude of reasons including family or…
Freshers Survival: by freshers, for freshers
Ask anyone, Freshers is a highlight in most peopleās university experience, but it can also be very draining and looking after your…
To bring or not to bring, that is the question ā my university essentials list
Follow my tips on what to bring and what not to bring for your first year at Loughborough University. First things firstā¦after…
Once a #LboroFamily, Always a #LboroFamily
Heartfelt congratulations to the 2019 cohort (Yayyy!). We are as excited to welcome you into our family as you are to come…
Loughborough Uni Myth-busting
As Freshers' week is fast approaching, I've taken on the job of informing you, our new cohort of freshers, of the truth…
Day trips to make from Loughborough
A campus university comes with many benefits ā itās cosy, safe, convenient and economic. Loughborough University, like any other campus university, comes…
Results Day Reflections
Casting my mind back to my own results day on 17th August 2017 is odd. The pressures of A-levels were the most…
Reflections on Year in Enterprise- Being a full time Illustrator
Now having reached the end of my āYear in Enterpriseā I thought Iād take the time to reflect on how the year…
Settling into University life
Scared? Apprehensive? Worried you wonāt make friends? Donāt even know how to cook a meal other than beans on toast? First of…
Food for under Ā£5
Creating filling and tasty meals from scratch is a worry for most students at University. Once you've sorted out your weekly budget…
Being a sustainable student!
World Environment Day was on the 5th June 2019! Living on the 438 acres of the beautiful green and biodiverse campus that…
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