Moving to London as an International Student
Hello! I'm Rahil Shah, hailing from the bustling city of Mumbai, India. I am pursuing an MSc in Digital Creative Media at…
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Loughborough University London: A Journey of belonging, personal and professional growth
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 London
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 London
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!
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 Student
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 master’s 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 master’s…
From Toronto to London – 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, it’s important to look…
Facilities at Loughborough University
Hi, my name is Eddie and I’m 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 ‘Climate 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 student
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 ambassador
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 Student
Hi! My name is Jen, and I’m from Nigeria. I am a postgraduate student studying Biotechnology within the Chemical Engineering department at…
My experience at Loughborough University: Belonging, diversity, and thriving
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 I’m 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 student
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 student
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, I’m Sofia, a first-year student studying English Literature here at Loughborough. I’m from London, so one of the crucial decisions I…
My journey as an Administrative Assistant on placement at Loughborough University
My name is Nicole. I’m an International Business student and I am currently on placement at Loughborough University as the Administrative Assistant…
Don’t let your disability hold you back!
My name is Erin (she/her), and I am a second-year psychology student at Loughborough University. Sometimes I can’t 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! I’m Rebecca, a final year Mechanical Engineering student who currently commutes from Leicester. Choosing to commute can leave you feeling worried…
Returning to Study
‘Old ways won’t open new doors’. Truer words have never been spoken in my opinion. In today’s 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 – 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 – I’m a part-time finalist studying Sport and Exercise Science, due to graduate this summer. There’s 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?
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 I’d known before starting my Art Foundation
Hi, I’m 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! I’m Sophie, a final year Management Sciences undergraduate student at Loughborough. One of the things I’ve struggled with at university is…
The life of a 1st-year student in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Hi, I’m Krishna, a first-year student within the School of Science, studying the Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry degree. Wow, that’s a mouth…
The Benefits of being a Student Ambassador
Hi, I’m Hannah and I’m 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 we’d 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 don’t panic! We’ve given you a rundown of what to…
Looking back at my time in Loughborough
Hey, I’m Oliver, a 2021 finalist within the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering here at Loughborough – studying Air Transport…
My Loughborough Journey in 11 Memories
My name is Lety, I’m a Brazilian-Italian Loughborough Alumni about to graduate with a First-Class Honours in Sport Science with Management, and this is my Loughborough journey in 11…
My #LboroGrad: Amy Ward
Ten years ago I started my undergraduate degree and in 2014 I experienced my first (and what I thought would be my only) Loughborough 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, I’m Rebecca and I’m a Mechanical Engineering student at Loughborough’s Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, currently on placement with Mercedes-AMG…
What is it like to learn online?
Hi, I'm Lilymae and I'm a UX Design master's student at Loughborough Design School! Having completed my undergraduate degree mostly in-person (if you can…
Online learning: 1 year on
Hi everyone, my name is Maggie, and I’m 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, I’m Olivia and I’m 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
It’s one of the biggest and most fundamental questions for students, ‘what am I going to do when I graduate?’ 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 and I am currently a second-year student at Loughborough University studying History and Politics. Recently, I’ve 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
I’m 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 I’m 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 didn’t have a clue what I wanted to do. I didn’t know…
My experience of being a Welsh student at an English University
Hello, I am Hannah, and I have just completed my degree in Sport Management at Loughborough. As you can probably guess from the title, I am from…
Introduction to Higher Education: What is University?
Hello, I’m Eleanor and I’m in my final year studying Sports Science with Management at Loughborough University. To many students, the prospect of Higher Education…
5 things I learnt 5 years ago
Hi, my name’s 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 name’s Becki. I’m 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 ‘What to Bring to…
Adjusting to Uni Life: From Surviving to Thriving
My name is Dan Glentworth and I’m a final year International Business student at Loughborough University. I’m not one to worry, but…
Disability Support at Loughborough University: Mental Health
Hi, I’m 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, I’m from Belfast and I’m about to enter my fourth year at Loughborough University. I study Physics and Mathematics and…
“Geography? It’s just about standing in rivers and colouring in!”
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!
£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 you’ll ever make?
I had a stereotypical view on foundation years to begin with, but I couldn’t 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 University’s Big Band. About the Band With its roots back in the 1980’s,…
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 – My placement Journey
Out of 25 applications, I got rejected 23 times before I said ‘yes’ 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 It’s the extracurricular activities, the…
Why I didn’t choose a ‘real’ 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 it’s 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 people’s university experience, but it can also be very draining and looking after your…
To bring or not to bring, that is the question – 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 first…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 – it’s 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 ‘Year in Enterprise’ I thought I’d take the time to reflect on how the year…
Settling into University life
Scared? Apprehensive? Worried you won’t make friends? Don’t even know how to cook a meal other than beans on toast? First of…
Food for under £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…
Art Degree Show 2019 Review
As a first year Graphic Communication and Illustration student, I took the time to look around Loughborough’s annual Art Degree Show exhibition.…
8 things to ask at a University open day
Coming to an open day can really help to finalise your decision on which university is for you, and where you can…
Surviving on a budget
One of the biggest surprises for me at Loughborough was that the monthly expenses here could average to approximately £300, if budgeted…
Out and About
A recent conversation with a friend, Kavi, made me realise about the status quo of ‘coming out’. This somehow seemed a very…
Our Uni best bits
With the academic year coming to an end, I think it’s important to remember all the best bits of the year as…
Making the most of the summer before University
I remember my A-Levels well and to say it was a stressful time for me would be an understatement! I definitely needed…
Becoming successful and employable
It’s fair to say that most students come to uni with an idea of where they want to be and little idea…
Dyslexia: How Loughborough turned my weakness into a strength
I was quite apprehensive about starting university with my dyslexia. At school I was the only one in A level classes with…
Coping with homesickness at University
Currently, over this Easter holiday, I’m reuniting with friends and family in beautiful Essex. Returning home brings mixed feelings since the contrast…
‘Does a Master’s really matter?’: Busting the basic stereotypes associated with Master’s Degrees
A couple of years ago, if someone had suggested pursuing a Master's, I would have said “as if!”. Had they said a…
Making Loughborough your home before you get here
So, this time last year I received a silver envelope through the letter box from Loughborough with a card in that was…
Preparing for those lingering exams
Stressed about your upcoming A-Level exams? Well it’s time to read the following blog, then get offline and stop the procrastination! Below,…
A Non-Sporty Guide to Living at the ‘Sporty’ University
During my most recent conversations with parents and prospective students, I have encountered the following questions: 'How intimidating is sport in Loughborough?'…
Balancing your time at University
When thinking of what to write for this blog, I thought about everything I’ve been juggling recently. I’ve been in a play,…
Breaking the creative careers stereotype
Panicked about a career in the creative industry? Heard that stereotype of “It’s hard to make it as a creative”? Read my…
To my ladies at Loughborough
In the light of International Women’s Day, it’s only right to celebrate women at Loughborough. Women in what can sometimes be perceived…
Diving headfirst into University
My Loughborough experience has been one of excitement and growth. I’m very much an introvert so University originally seemed very daunting for me as I struggle to…
My home away from home
One semester into my course and I can’t 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…
From applicant to undergraduate!
Coming to Loughborough has been a huge emotional rollercoaster; but one that I’m loving absolutely every second of. The truth is, university is about getting…
‘It’s down to the ‘Loughborough Experience”
I cherish the pride that I feel when going back home for the holidays and telling people that I go to Loughborough…
Finding your wings and learning to fly
Placement. Moving away from home. Leaving your comfort zone. Three scary things to think about, however has anyone ever wished they never did them? Moving…
My International Experience: Luqman
Almost three years have gone by since I started as a student in Loughborough University without me realising it. I guess this…
My International Experience: Lety
Moving away from home is hard, but moving away from across the pond is even harder; but, fear not, you’re not alone.…
A Year in Enterprise: Being a full time Designer/Illustrator
Until recently, the ‘Year in Enterprise’ option as a placement year was only for students studying a Business subject. Luckily, I discovered it had become an…
Tis the season to be working: Staying productive over Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Finally, we get our much-deserved break! We get to eat, sleep, relax, have fun and chill…
What made my 2018 so special
2018 was an eventful year for me, many things happened- from starting my second year at University, to going to Colombia to…
Reflecting on my year
This blog marks a year since I started blogging for Loughborough, and as cliché as this may seem, time really has flown…
Conferences, Comedy and Culture!
As I reflect on the last year at Loughborough University, I am extremely grateful for the opportunities and adventures I’ve had as part of…
How to get into the Christmas spirit in Loughborough
First term is almost over and that means that Christmas is coming! Even though Loughborough is not a very big town, you can…
Final Blog: Summer Adventures, Life beyond our Solar System, and Goodbyes!
How time flies; welcome to my last Loughborough Blog! 😥 Read on to find about some of the things I’ve been up to in my post-graduation summer,…
5 things NOT to do when “Getting Women into STEM”
We’re doing it wrong. You see, now is a fantastic time to be a young woman in STEM, and it will probably get even better over…
Keeping motivated throughout term
I assume every student gets to a point in their academic journey where they ultimately feel lethargic and unwilling to keep up with the hectic…
Long distance relationships at University
This month I wanted to write something that is very close to my heart, which is my long-distance relationship. Many people in University will be thinking…
My Fave 5: Loughborough Town
In this month's blog, I'm going to give you my Top 5 highlights of places to go in Loughborough Town! 1) My…
Final words from an English and Drama Graduate
Here it is, my final blog! It doesn’t feel real, but I know it’ll hit me next month when I don’t have a…
Finding part-time work as a student
If you are worried that you won’t have enough money to cover your expenses during your time in Loughborough, keep reading and…
Getting cost-effective with food at University
Following on from last months' blog on budgeting, I promised to give you some of my top tips to be cost-effective at uni.…
Life after Loughborough – the master’s question
Studying for a master's degree might not be for you. You may be itching to go into the real world and truly…
Life outside the Loughborough bubble!
It’s my second last blog for Loughborough University and I’m writing all way from Australia! YES, I’m back in Sydney! So remember…
Making the most of the summer holidays
In this blog post I’ll be talking about what I did over the summer holidays. Sun, sea, sand and ice-cream- what more…
How to make the most of your degree: career tips from a graduate engineer
I arrived at Loughborough in 2013, having never studied ‘engineering’ in my life before. I didn’t have LinkedIn, I had never had…
Say YES to opportunities
When the Doctoral College at Loughborough Uni sent out a description of this three-day opportunity in their e-mail bulletin, I was blissfully…
Advice for freshers – How to make your first year count!
For this blog I decided to write about some things for your first year that I would definitely recommend doing. Even though…
Cost-effective home comforts for your student room
Changing environments and moving into an unfamiliar place can cause a surge of emotions that, if not handled properly, can cause mental…
How to create (and stick to!) a budget
As the new academic year begins, it’s time to get organised. And as this month is National Finance Planning Month I thought…
Physicist in America
My name is Elliot and I am a Physics and Mathematics student currently studying abroad at Purdue University in Indiana. Last year…
My Summer So Far…
As I am writing this blog I am halfway through my first-year summer break (it’s gone way too quick!). I have been…
What is going to Uni in a different country like?
Even though I was an exchange student in the USA, so I had experienced living abroad for one year, I had never…
Graduation & graduating
If I’m completely honest, I’m really struggling to find the right words to start this blog because it doesn’t feel real that…
From the US to the UK
One of the most common questions I get after people hear that my accent is from the United States is: “What is…
Part-time work: maths, cocktails and purple t-shirts
“About 3,150,000,000” search results came up in Google for “how to find part-time work”. 20,000,000 search hits for “Loughborough part-time work” ….…
What to expect in your first few weeks of university
Tick tock, tick tock. Time is flying by and already the time when you’ll start University is soon approaching. What will University…
Reflecting on my Placement Year
Dear readers, This will be the last blog that I write on the Loughborough Student Bloggers page. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing about…
Challenge X
One of the perks of undertaking higher education is the opportunity to participate for FREE in extracurricular activities that are only available…
The Final Countdown
Welcome to my July blog! Handwriting Good Luck Cards to Offer Holders We’ll start with a very rewarding few evening shifts with…
UCAS Clearing – 4 years later!
July 2014. Refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh… Keep on clicking, waiting for the results to show up on the front page. Heart racing,…
The End of First Year
So, it’s come to that time of the year again when summer exams finish, the wait for results begin, and a summer…
FIRST YEAR OVER
It feels like I started my first year in university a couple of months ago and now it’s over. I've made friends…
Tara & her mum – a university interview
So Tara, how was your first year at Loughborough? Tara: First year was so fun! My first year grades didn’t count towards…
South Africa Challenge
As Business School students we are introduced to many opportunities and projects that we can take part in. One of them was…
Putting yourself out there
10 months ago, I made a goal to put myself more out there. Putting myself out there, for me, meant experiencing more…
Life After Loughborough
It’s my first month away from Loughborough and boy do I miss student life! Before my Dad came to pick me up,…
What to do in the holidays to prepare for university
When exams finish, the first immediate thought is always on the upcoming holidays. What will you do with months free from education?…
Work hard, play often?
Hammocks in the library? Revision lectures in the pub? Sure, start-up culture and modern company values imply office ping-pong tournaments and free…
Why a PhD?
In this blog, I talk about my reasons for trying to earn a PhD, what I am researching, and a key support…
Saying Bye to My First Year
Today was the first day of saying bye since one of my friends is leaving home already tomorrow. Even though I am…
What to do in times of stress
So once again, I’ll be writing a blog post aimed at helping those with exams and big deadline hand-ins due to being…
It’s official! My time as a Loughborough student is now OVER!
I handed in my last ever assignment on Monday 4th June and as soon as I clicked on ‘submit’. Suddenly, I felt…
Coping with Stress
Stress is a neurological or physiological reaction to help us cope with an external event. However, in a world that creates interventions…
Results day blog
I decided to focus this month’s blog on results day and the different feelings you may experience in the lead up to…
The Thief of Time, Balls, and Outreach!
Hello and Welcome to my April blog! This month, I’m going to talk about The Thief of Time (a.k.a. procrastination), an engineering…
Eat healthy, stay wealthy
Eating in university is difficult. Okay, fine, cooking is difficult. Okay, maybe the part where you’re an average broke student, who doesn’t…
Work and Play in the UK
Create Copies of your Work! A brief segue on the importance of backing up your work using multiple methods. This is actually…
Reunion Day
As promised I’m back filling you in with another Q&A from my reunion day at school over Easter. As most of the…
Participating in Sports at Loughborough
Loughborough is a very sporty university with amazing sporting facilities (but don’t worry if you don’t play sports, I know many people…
How to keep motivated throughout the year
We’re now coming to the end of the university year and with that comes deadlines and exams. I know how hard some…
The Sun and the exams
As the weather gets warmer and as days roll by the exam season seems to be approaching and closing in on us…
“40 days to go, what are you doing after uni?”
As I’m writing this blog, I’ve just realised that my final ever half-term holiday as a student is over and I’m becoming…
The importance of doing nothing / Teaching kids rocket science!
Hello and welcome to my April blog! It’s the Easter holidays right now; I’m writing this blog with a beer in my…
Visiting 4 Countries and Even More
The second term went by so fast and the Easter break is already almost over as well. Many international students use this…
My Journey through SAD
I come from a country that is warm all year round, with our December being our hottest month and July being the…
Why Educate Yourself?
Welcome to my most recent, and most provocative, blog entry to date! I am going to explore the topic of education and…
But I’m bad at sports, will I fit in!?!?
This month I got rid of the Lboro imposter syndrome and I ran (rather, crawled) a half-marathon. But don’t worry, it’s not…
An Easter in France
This month I thought I’d write about what I did over the Easter Holidays and how we celebrate it with my family…
Reunion Day questions
As I’m writing this it’s the Easter break and I’m back down in London catching up with family and friends. Yesterday I…
Hunger Games
Do you find yourself always broke? Always hungry yet too lazy to put in the work? Endless boxes of Papa Simon’s Pizza piling up in your kitchen? Are you…
Learning engineering through practice
Exciting industrial trips, cool laboratories and fun projects are all highly valuable to engineering education - a little bit about these at…
Cultural Societies at Loughborough
Joining a society is a great way of meeting people that have the same interests as you. There are over 100 different…
How Not to Use A Milling Machine (March 2/2)
Hello and welcome to the second half of my March blog! Last time we flew through space (metaphorically), got chilly with the…
Two Conferences and a MURDER (March 1/2)
EVERYTHING HAPPENED. LITERALLY. I’m pushing my luck with the word count this month and I’ve split this into a two-parter, so let’s…
A day in the life of a PhD student
Hello again! Now that the weather is warming up a bit outside, I wanted to take you through a somewhat typical day…
Surviving the ‘Beast from the East’
If you’re an international student who was raised in warm weather, or if you are naturally drawn to sunnier weather, then this…
Sport for ALL at Loughborough
For most people when they think of Loughborough they think, SPORT, well that’s what I think anyway. From being awarded world’s best…
Things to do at Loughborough if you love languages and cultures
This month I wanted to write about a big passion of mine… languages! I'm half French and am fluent in English (native),…
Library support
Having just come out of the dreaded exam/essay month, I can truly say I feel exhausted. But much in the same way…
Returning to reality!
Returning from any holiday to a “normal” schedule, whether it is work or classes, always feels like wearing new shoes: until they…
An unforgettable Loughborough winter
Hi everyone! I’m Alice, a new blogger for Loughborough University and I’m in my first year studying Industrial Design & Technology and…
My first weeks at Loughborough University
So, I am a fresher…something everyone will be when they first start at university, and I have just started here at Loughborough.…
Introductions – Meet Charlie!
Hi! My name is Charlie, and I’m a 5th year Mechanical Engineering (masters + placement) student in the Wolfson School. I am…
My month at Loughborough
Hi everyone! My name is Simona, I am a first year International Business student from Slovakia and I am a new Loughborough…
First blog ever – about me!
I originally come from Russia, the land of bears and babushkas, but grew up in Prague, which conveniently qualifies me for Russian-Czech…
Goodbye, blogging! My 4 most memorable Loughborough moments
So here goes, my last blog! For a whole year, I have been (I hope) mildly entertaining with my tips and stories…
New Year and Student Stress
Happy New Year to you all! To celebrate the new year, a friend from the US came to visit. We first met…
Setting and Achieving your Goals – My 4 goals of 2017 and thoughts for 2018!
Its coming to the end of 2017, and with that comes some (willing or not willing) reflection on how the past year…
2017, it’s been a pleasure!
I think we can all agree that 2017 went by in an absolute blur. I swear that it was only yesterday that…
Freshers’ guide to exams – what can I expect?
So 2017 is coming to an end, and I hope you all have had a successful year so far and are looking…
Small business Saturday: Delhi Bites and Cocoa
Eating takeaway is something that I really enjoy doing. Sometimes you just need a break from your daily routines, errands, and studying…
My Rag goal 2018
Next year I shall be turning 30 and finally graduating Loughborough University with a Masters in Physics after five years of sheer…
#SmallBusinessSaturday
In and around Loughborough there are a lot of small local business that we can support. Some have been around for years,…
The days and nights of a final year student to graduate
December 2016 That special time of year where festive decorations transform spaces and, if you haven’t already, you realise Loughborough is one…
Everything you need to know about the Careers Fair!
Every year the university hosts the largest Autumn Graduate and Placement Careers Fair in the UK spanning over two days exhibiting over…
A Whole New World
A day in the life of a Disney Intern… I'm Leigh Brian, an English student in the School of Arts, English and…
Relaxing at University- 5 ways from a confessed workaholic
As a student (and human in general), I like to keep busy. Having so much going on around me and so many…
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