{"id":1506,"date":"2017-03-24T12:29:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T12:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copyright.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2017-03-29T08:26:26","modified_gmt":"2017-03-29T07:26:26","slug":"the-loughborough-student-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/arts-english-drama\/the-loughborough-student-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The Loughborough student experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding to go to university can be a big choice. Whilst university offers many exciting changes, change can be scary. This is perfectly natural and there are numerous people who share your worries.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>So this month I asked some of my friends to help me by sharing what their favourite bits of University are and how they faced everyone&#8217;s worry: making friends and feeling accepted. This month will focus on the student experience; worries about not making friends; and the sport that is so intrinsically linked with Loughborough.<\/p>\n<h3>Student experience<\/h3>\n<p>Consistently ranked in the top three for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/about\/student-experience\/\">Best Student Experience<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/about\/students-union\/\">Best Students&#8217; Union<\/a> certainly plays a role in our experience at Loughborough; from the friendly, encouraging, supportive, community to the multiple exciting events, local shops and restaurants, and chances to get involved.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI&#8217;d say the best thing about Loughborough is the student experience, lots of friendly people and loads of clubs\/sports to take part in!\u201d (Tom)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe actual uni itself is a fantastic place with lots of events going on or charity work\/raising money.\u201d (Kate)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1513\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0006_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0006_1.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0006_1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0006_1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0006_1-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0006_1-770x433.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/societies\/socslist\/\">100 societies<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/loughboroughsport.com\/athletic-union\/au-clubs\/\">55 Athletic Union clubs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/action\/\">Action events<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/rag\/\">Rag adventures<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/media.lsu.co.uk\/\">Media opportunities<\/a> there is literally something for everyone. I definitely recommend giving things ago, because you&#8217;ll never know unless you try.<\/p>\n<p>With such a welcoming and supportive community everyone really encourages each other, I have never felt judged trying something (my first time trying Salsa dancing I definitely had two left feet, but I went on to become Salsa vice-chair)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI also love the union. Everyone there is so passionate about creating the best student experience and I love seeing how enthusiastic everyone is.\u201d (Jess)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/yourunion\/executive\/\">Exec team<\/a> is a student elected body who run the student union with a &#8216;by students for students&#8217; approach. They listen to the student body and implement the improvements students\u2019 desire. Anyone can make a new society, and there&#8217;s the opportunity to be on the committee for a club or hall chair, or even member of Exec.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, each academic department has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/youreducation\/yourrepresentatives\/\">programme representatives<\/a> and regular department meetings to address areas for improvement put forward by students. More on academic support later\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1511\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0004_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0004_3.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0004_3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0004_3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0004_3-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0004_3-770x433.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Changes\/Worries about not making friends<\/h3>\n<p>So hopefully we\u2019ve excited you about what a fantastic, welcoming environment Loughborough is to live in and made you aware of the increasing availability to have your voice heard. It is a home away from home. But you might be worried about meeting new people and making friends. Loughborough has over 17,000 students, and every year first year students are in the same boat. Nobody knows anyone else and no matter what you hear, everyone is nervous about making friends!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I was worried that I wouldn&#8217;t make friends or wouldn&#8217;t want to\u00a0be friends with the people I lived with. It is a daunting experience coming to university. Sometimes I felt that I had to do things, like join drinking socials, but soon realised that I didn&#8217;t have to do anything I didn&#8217;t want to and there was something for everyone to do whether that was to go out and party or <a href=\"http:\/\/flix.org.uk\/\">stay in and watch films<\/a>.\u201d (Bella)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1508\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0001_6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0001_6.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0001_6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0001_6-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0001_6-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0001_6-770x433.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite the myths, going to\u00a0university isn&#8217;t all about getting drunk. Likewise, the pressure to do so is also a myth. I have never downed an entire drink, I just say no and am respected rather than rejected for it. There are many events including <a href=\"http:\/\/flix.org.uk\/\">Flix<\/a>; sober nights; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/welfare\/\">wellbeing events<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arts.lboro.ac.uk\/calendar\/event\/happy_mondays\/\">comedy shows<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/media.lsu.co.uk\/?cat=635\">coffee house sessions<\/a>; and so much more, meaning you needn\u2019t sign up to anything you don&#8217;t want to do.<\/p>\n<p>Plus with places in town and nearby Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham and good train connections to London, you don\u2019t have to be part of sport or societies to make friends, you can just meet and do what you like.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBest things for me: being close to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bradgatepark.org\/\">Bradgate park<\/a>\/outwoods\/canal for running and walking adventures, obviously the sports facilities; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.peterpizzeria.co.uk\/\">Peter&#8217;s Pizza<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodliffes.co.uk\/\">Goodliffes<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caravelli.co.uk\/\">Caravelli<\/a> are nice restaurants, and everything is close, so easy to get to.\u201d (Daniel)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Also, at university how you spend your time is your decision. Beyond scheduled lectures study is self-directed. Time-management, networking and independence are just some of the skills you will develop alongside all the amazing people you will meet. University is about Higher Education academically, but also personal education and development.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBecause Loughborough is a campus uni, there is always something going on and that&#8217;s what I love.\u201d (Jessica)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1509\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0002_5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0002_5.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0002_5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0002_5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0002_5-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0002_5-770x433.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The independence gained moving away from home is a great step toward the working world. For me, university has enabled me to develop independence safe with the knowledge that there is always a support network to fall back should I need it. Now I feel confident, ready and equipped with the skills to successfully face the working world.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBest thing is the responsibility of living away from home on a budget. Making a new start improves confidence and gives you independence.\u201d<br \/>\n(James@UEA)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>There are so many instances to make friends, even just around campus talking to people. Remember, almost everyone has similar worries about making friends and likewise wants to meet people, chat, and be open to building new connections. During freshers weeks, there are loads of initiatives in place to help people form connections. Your hall becomes your family\u00a0&#8211; without the nagging!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOne of the best things was being in halls in first year and the friends I made there.\u201d (Faryal)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1512\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0005_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0005_2.png 960w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0005_2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0005_2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0005_2-370x208.png 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/imogen_0005_2-770x433.png 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Sport<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/about\/sport\/\">Sports university of the year<\/a> and 36 times BUCS winners. Loughborough University-linked athletes won 34\u00a0medals in Rio and it\u2019s not uncommon to see and train in the same vicinity of Olympians because of Loughborough\u2019s renowned facilities. Sport is a big reason many people choose Loughborough.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe facilities, coaching and team spirit at Loughborough has enabled me to go further than I thought possible, to reach the highest levels of my abilities\u201d. (Jon)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think because Loughborough is such a big place for sport you meet so many people who encourage you to do things. I think that is generally one of the best things as well. I have met so many people just by getting involved in classes and AU sport. I don&#8217;t think I have ever connected to a group of people as much as I have at uni.\u201d (Jessica)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1566\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/11-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/11-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/11-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/03\/11.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be put off by myths that you need to be sporty to be accepted at Loughborough. Many people don&#8217;t do any sport, some do occasional classes, and if you don&#8217;t want to be in an <a href=\"http:\/\/loughboroughsport.com\/athletic-union\/\">AU team<\/a> there are less-serious <a href=\"http:\/\/loughboroughsport.com\/ims\/\">inter-hall<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/loughboroughsport.com\/department-sport\/\">academic department<\/a> competitions too. I personally discovered a love for sport at Loughborough even though it wasn\u2019t the reason I came. Representing your university in sport, or any area, is a fantastic source of pride.<\/p>\n<p>Tune in next month where my\u00a0blog will focus on the academic departments; with more on meeting a diverse range of people; as well as job, career, graduate and international opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding to go to university can be a big choice. Whilst university offers many exciting changes, change can be scary. 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