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Hello! I'm Rahil Shah, hailing from the bustling city of Mumbai, India. I am pursuing an MSc in Digital Creative Media at…
International Digital Marketing MSc graduate, Asmi Borhade, shares her experiences of Loughborough University London in this blog post. Loughborough University London is…
With its own Institute for Sport Business-related studies, and its location in the heart of the Olympic Park, it comes as no…
As a Student Ambassador and international student at Loughborough University London, I get the opportunity to experience the vibrant and dynamic campus…
I joined Loughborough University in October 2023 and am writing this blog to provide an overview of how you could manage your…
As a student at Loughborough University London, my adventure in the heart of the UK's bustling capital has been nothing short of…
By Mehul Shah, MA User Experience and Service Design Hello! Mehul here. I am an international student from Singapore pursuing my masterās…
By Frankie St. Louis, MSc Sport Business & Leadership As soon as I read online that Loughborough University was the #1 university…
In the bustling streets of Mumbai, India, I had a dream, a passion for sports, and a big goal: to pursue a…
Taking time away from studying during exam season is vital to avoid burnout and is important in maintaining good mental health. Loughborough…
Exam season can be a stressful time for students at university. If you are living in shared accommodation, itās important to look…
Hi, my name is Eddie and Iām a third year Mathematics & Sport Science student at Loughborough University. Ever since visiting Loughborough…
Hi, my name is Erin, and I am a final-year Geography Student who has recently completed a placement year at āClimate Compatible…
Hi! My name is Cheryl, and I am an international student from Malaysia in my final year studying Psychology at Loughborough University.…
Hi! My name is Cheryl, and I am an international student from Malaysia in my final year studying psychology at Loughborough University.…
Hi, I am Safia, a student from India who is undertaking a PhD in Civil Engineering at Loughborough, and I am here…
Hi! My name is Jen, and Iām from Nigeria. I am a postgraduate student studying Biotechnology within the Chemical Engineering department at…
Step into my extraordinary world at Loughborough University, where aspirations come true and a profound sense of belonging flourishes on a diverse…
Hi! My name is Leah and Iām a second year Criminology student here at Loughborough University. This picture is of me! In…
I am Viola, a PhD student from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. I came to England two years ago…
Hey there, my name is Yuki and I am a final year PhD student from China studying Materials Engineering at Loughborough University.…
Having a gap year can be the best but most nerve-wracking time of your life before coming to university. Or at least…
Hi, Iām Sofia, a first-year student studying English Literature here at Loughborough. Iām from London, so one of the crucial decisions I…
My name is Nicole. Iām an International Business student and I am currently on placement at Loughborough University as the Administrative Assistant…
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…
Every time I say I returned to halls for all of my undergraduate studies, people seem surprised. I lived in Cayley for…
Hi! Iām Rebecca, a final year Mechanical Engineering student who currently commutes from Leicester. Choosing to commute can leave you feeling worried…
āOld ways wonāt open new doorsā. Truer words have never been spoken in my opinion. In todayās globalised world where change is…
Hi, my name is Georgia and I am just about to start my final year of studying a Psychology with Criminology degree…
Sports impact Ah ā the age-old question: Do I have to be sporty to study at Loughborough? The short answer is, No!…
Ciao a tutti! Although it has been a year since I left Italy, Italy has not left me, for it will always…
Hi, my name is Ash ā Iām a part-time finalist studying Sport and Exercise Science, due to graduate this summer. Thereās an…
My three years as a Fine Art student were coming to an end. The Design and Creative Arts Degree Show 2021 was…
Being an international student in the UK means there is a pool of opportunities that one can tap into. I, Tayeb Giani,…
Hi, Iām Emma a final year Graphic Communication and Illustration (basically Graphic Design) student here at Loughborough University. I started my journey…
Hey, I am Lucy and I am a Psychology student currently on my placement year. Having spent three years in Loughborough, I…
Ciao a tutti! Although it has been a year since I left Italy, Italy has not left me. Since my Study Exchange…
Hi! Iām Sophie, a final year Management Sciences undergraduate student at Loughborough. One of the things Iāve struggled with at university is…
Hi, Iām Krishna, a first-year student within the School of Science, studying the Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree. Wow, thatās a mouth…
Hi, Iām Hannah and Iām a postgraduate student here at Loughborough studying a part-time degree in MA Creative Writing and the Writing…
Exams and deadlines can be a stressful time for students. To save you the stress, we thought weād share the tips that…
Hello! My name is Joe Dean and I am a recent Loughborough University alumnus about to graduate with a Merit in MSc…
One of the many benefits of studying at Loughborough is the opportunities that come with it. A prime example is the ability…
University can be a daunting endeavour. Coming to (usually) a completely new town/city, not really knowing what to expect, and the challenge…
There are a few initial costs that come when starting university, but donāt panic! Weāve given you a rundown of what to…
Hey, Iām Oliver, a 2021 finalist within the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering here at Loughborough ā studying Air Transport…
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…
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.…
Hi, my name is Danielle and I am studying B(Arch) Architecture, currently in my placement year (third year). During my placement year…
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…
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…
Hi everyone, my name is Maggie, and Iām a final year Economics student at Loughborough. This year has been a rollercoaster for…
Hi everyone, Leah Langley back here with my 5 top tips about dealing with stress. Stress is a natural part of everyday…
With so much uncertainty surrounding exams and assessments this summer, we know how difficult it must be to plan ahead to University.…
Hi, Iām Olivia and Iām currently a finalist studying towards an MEng in Aeronautical Engineering at Loughborough University. When I applied for…
Itās one of the biggest and most fundamental questions for students, āwhat am I going to do when I graduate?ā For some…
Hi, my name's Elle and I'm a final year student at Loughborough studying Sport Science with Management. When you start your higher…
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…
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…
Iām Lewis, a second-year student studying BSc Product Design & Technology here at Loughborough University. My course is based in the school…
Hello, my name is Leah and Iām in my final year of studying Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University. For many…
Thinking about your accommodation for second year can be quite intimidating, especially because the time when you need to start thinking about…
When it was time to apply for university, I really didnāt have a clue what I wanted to do. I didnāt know…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The following blog is written based on my experience, it does not reflect changing government policy. 1. Look after yourself Moving away…
I remember the few months before I started at Loughborough, the excitement and triple-checking every student forum on āWhat to Bring to…
My name is Dan Glentworth and Iām a final year International Business student at Loughborough University. Iām not one to worry, but…
Hi, Iām Chloe and like most first year students, I was delighted to have been accepted into Loughborough, my first-choice university, to…
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…
After gaining my place at Loughborough to study Geography with Economics, my friends joked that I would need to take my colouring…
Ā£9,250 a year is a lot of money to spend whilst sitting in one place, in one library, just to get one…
I had a stereotypical view on foundation years to begin with, but I couldnāt have been more wrong!I thought it was a…
Hi everyone! My name is Seyi, I am a final year student at Loughborough University studying Aeronautical Engineering Firstly a bit of…
Jazz up your Loughborough experience with Tuxedo Swing, the Universityās Big Band. About the Band With its roots back in the 1980ās,…
I have collated 6 texts that I think will aid you before you start your English degree, or texts that are just…
Out of 25 applications, I got rejected 23 times before I said āyesā to the placement of a lifetime. Getting There A constant iteration…
Why do a placement in a less well-known place? Well because in all likelihood it will be the most fulfilling experience of…
The Loughborough bubble is real and can be felt from the moment you step foot on campus Itās the extracurricular activities, the…
How & why I chose to follow my passions into Higher Education. Since 2014, the number of A-level entries in arts subjects,…
Over a year in Loughborough University, and itās already time to bid farewell Reflecting upon my time here, I am beaming with pride and…
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…
Increasingly each year more students are choosing to commute to university. It can be for a multitude of reasons including family or…
Ask anyone, Freshers is a highlight in most peopleās university experience, but it can also be very draining and looking after your…
Follow my tips on what to bring and what not to bring for your first year at Loughborough University. First things firstā¦after…
Heartfelt congratulations to the 2019 cohort (Yayyy!). We are as excited to welcome you into our family as you are to come…
As Freshers' week is fast approaching, I've taken on the job of informing you, our new cohort of freshers, of the truth…
A campus university comes with many benefits ā itās cosy, safe, convenient and economic. Loughborough University, like any other campus university, comes…
Casting my mind back to my own results day on 17th August 2017 is odd. The pressures of A-levels were the most…
Now having reached the end of my āYear in Enterpriseā I thought Iād take the time to reflect on how the year…
Scared? Apprehensive? Worried you wonāt make friends? Donāt even know how to cook a meal other than beans on toast? First of…
Creating filling and tasty meals from scratch is a worry for most students at University. Once you've sorted out your weekly budget…
World Environment Day was on the 5th June 2019! Living on the 438 acres of the beautiful green and biodiverse campus that…
As a first year Graphic Communication and Illustration student, I took the time to look around Loughboroughās annual Art Degree Show exhibition.…
Coming to an open day can really help to finalise your decision on which university is for you, and where you can…
One of the biggest surprises for me at Loughborough was that the monthly expenses here could average to approximately Ā£300, if budgeted…
A recent conversation with a friend, Kavi, made me realise about the status quo of ācoming outā. This somehow seemed a very…
With the academic year coming to an end, I think itās important to remember all the best bits of the year as…
I remember my A-Levels well and to say it was a stressful time for me would be an understatement! I definitely needed…
Itās fair to say that most students come to uni with an idea of where they want to be and little idea…
I was quite apprehensive about starting university with my dyslexia. At school I was the only one in A level classes with…
Currently, over this Easter holiday, Iām reuniting with friends and family in beautiful Essex. Returning home brings mixed feelings since the contrast…
A couple of years ago, if someone had suggested pursuing a Master's, I would have said āas if!ā. Had they said a…
So, this time last year I received a silver envelope through the letter box from Loughborough with a card in that was…
Stressed about your upcoming A-Level exams? Well itās time to read the following blog, then get offline and stop the procrastination! Below,…
During my most recent conversations with parents and prospective students, I have encountered the following questions: 'How intimidating is sport in Loughborough?'…
When thinking of what to write for this blog, I thought about everything Iāve been juggling recently. Iāve been in a play,…
Panicked about a career in the creative industry? Heard that stereotype of āItās hard to make it as a creativeā? Read my…
In the light of International Womenās Day, itās only right to celebrate women at Loughborough. Women in what can sometimes be perceived…
My Loughborough experience has been one of excitement and growth. Iām very much an introvert so University originally seemed very daunting for me as I struggle to…
One semester into my course and I canāt fathom how my last four months at Loughborough University just flew by. And this journey has been incredible! As I am half-way into my Masters…
Coming to Loughborough has been a huge emotional rollercoaster; but one that Iām loving absolutely every second of. The truth is, university is about getting…
I cherish the pride that I feel when going back home for the holidays and telling people that I go to Loughborough…
Placement.āÆāÆMoving away from home.āÆāÆLeaving your comfort zone.āÆāÆThree scary things to think about, however has anyone ever wished they never did them? Moving…
Almost three years have gone by since I started as a student in Loughborough University without me realising it. I guess this…
Moving away from home is hard, but moving away from across the pond is even harder; but, fear not, youāre not alone.…
Until recently, the āYear in EnterpriseāĀ option as a placement yearĀ was only for students studyingĀ a Business subject. Luckily,Ā I discovered it had become an…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Finally, we get our much-deserved break! We get to eat, sleep, relax, have fun and chill…
2018 was an eventful year for me, many things happened- from starting my second year at University, to going to Colombia to…
This blog marks a year since I started blogging for Loughborough, and as clichĆ© as this may seem, time really has flown…
As IĀ reflect onĀ the last year at Loughborough University, I am extremely grateful for the opportunities and adventures Iāve had as part of…
First term is almost over and that means that Christmas is coming!Ā Even though Loughborough is not a very big town, you can…
How time flies; welcome to my last Loughborough Blog!Ā 😥Ā Read on to find about some of the things Iāve been up toĀ in myĀ post-graduationĀ summer,…
Weāre doing it wrong.Ā You see, now is a fantastic time to be aĀ youngĀ woman inĀ STEM, and it will probably get even better over…
I assume every student gets to a point in their academicĀ journeyĀ where they ultimately feel lethargicĀ and unwilling to keep up with the hectic…
This month I wanted to write something that is very close to my heart, which is myĀ long-distanceĀ relationship. ManyĀ people inĀ University will be thinking…
In this month's blog, I'm going to give you my Top 5 highlights of places to go in Loughborough Town!Ā 1) My…
HereĀ it is, my final blog! It doesnāt feel real, but I know itāll hit me next month when I donāt have a…
If you are worried that you wonāt have enough money to cover your expenses during your time in Loughborough, keep reading and…
Following on from last months' blog on budgeting, I promised to give you some of my top tips to be cost-effective atĀ uni.…
Studying for a master's degree might not be for you. You may be itching to go into the real world and truly…
Itās my second last blog for Loughborough University and Iām writing all way from Australia! YES, Iām back in Sydney! So remember…
In this blog post Iāll be talking about what I did over the summer holidays. Sun, sea, sand and ice-cream- what more…
I arrived at Loughborough in 2013, having never studied āengineeringā in my life before. I didnāt have LinkedIn, I had never had…
When the Doctoral College at Loughborough Uni sent out a description of this three-day opportunity in their e-mail bulletin, I was blissfully…
For this blog I decided to write about some things for your first year that I would definitely recommend doing. Even though…
Changing environments and moving into an unfamiliar place can cause a surge of emotions that, if not handled properly, can cause mental…
As the new academic year begins, itās time to get organised. And as this month is National Finance Planning Month I thought…
My name is Elliot and I am a Physics and Mathematics student currently studying abroad at Purdue University in Indiana. Last year…
As I am writing this blog I am halfway through my first-year summer break (itās gone way too quick!). I have been…
Even though I was an exchange student in the USA, so I had experienced living abroad for one year, I had never…
If Iām completely honest, Iām really struggling to find the right words to start this blog because it doesnāt feel real that…
One of the most common questions I get after people hear that my accent is from the United States is: āWhat is…
āAbout 3,150,000,000ā search results came up in Google for āhow to find part-time workā. 20,000,000 search hits for āLoughborough part-time workā ā¦.…
Tick tock, tick tock. Time is flying by and already the time when youāll start University is soon approaching. What will University…
Dear readers,Ā This will be the last blog that I write on the Loughborough Student Bloggers page.Ā I have thoroughly enjoyed writing about…
One of the perks of undertaking higher education is the opportunity to participate for FREE in extracurricular activities that are only available…
Welcome to my July blog! Handwriting Good Luck Cards to Offer Holders Weāll start with a very rewarding few evening shifts with…
July 2014. Refresh, refresh, refresh, refreshā¦ Keep on clicking, waiting for the results to show up on the front page. Heart racing,…
So, itās come to that time of the year again when summer exams finish, the wait for results begin, and a summer…
It feels like I started my first year in university a couple of months ago and now itās over. I've made friends…
So Tara, how was your first year at Loughborough? Tara: First year was so fun! My first year grades didnāt count towards…
As Business School students we are introduced to many opportunities and projects that we can take part in. One of them was…
10 months ago, I made a goal to put myself more out there. Putting myself out there, for me, meant experiencing more…
Itās my first month away from Loughborough and boy do I miss student life! Before my Dad came to pick me up,…
When exams finish, the first immediate thought is always on the upcoming holidays. What will you do with months free from education?…
Hammocks in the library? Revision lectures in the pub? Sure, start-up culture and modern company values imply office ping-pong tournaments and free…
In this blog, I talk about my reasons for trying to earn a PhD, what I am researching, and a key support…
Today was the first day of saying bye since one of my friends is leaving home already tomorrow. Even though I am…
So once again, Iāll be writing a blog post aimed at helping those with exams and big deadline hand-ins due to being…
I handed in my last ever assignment on Monday 4th June and as soon as I clicked on āsubmitā. Suddenly, I felt…
Stress is a neurological or physiological reaction to help us cope with an external event. However, in a world that creates interventions…
I decided to focus this monthās blog on results day and the different feelings you may experience in the lead up to…
Hello and Welcome to my April blog! This month, Iām going to talk about The Thief of Time (a.k.a. procrastination), an engineering…
Eating in university is difficult. Okay, fine, cooking is difficult. Okay, maybe the part where youāre an average broke student, who doesnāt…
Create Copies of your Work! A brief segue on the importance of backing up your work using multiple methods. This is actually…
As promised Iām back filling you in with another Q&A from my reunion day at school over Easter. As most of the…
Loughborough is a very sporty university with amazing sporting facilities (but donāt worry if you donāt play sports, I know many people…
Weāre now coming to the end of the university year and with that comes deadlines and exams. I know how hard some…
As the weather gets warmer and as days roll by the exam season seems to be approaching and closing in on us…
As Iām writing this blog, Iāve just realised that my final ever half-term holiday as a student is over and Iām becoming…
Hello and welcome to my April blog! Itās the Easter holidays right now; Iām writing this blog with a beer in my…
The second term went by so fast and the Easter break is already almost over as well. Many international students use this…
I come from a country that is warm all year round, with our December being our hottest month and July being the…
Welcome to my most recent, and most provocative, blog entry to date! I am going to explore the topic of education and…
This month I got rid of the Lboro imposter syndrome and I ran (rather, crawled) a half-marathon. But donāt worry, itās not…
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