{"id":4396,"date":"2019-09-05T12:14:31","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T11:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/?p=4396"},"modified":"2019-09-05T12:17:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T11:17:20","slug":"once-a-lborofamily-always-a-lborofamily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/sport-exercise-health-science\/once-a-lborofamily-always-a-lborofamily\/","title":{"rendered":"Once a #LboroFamily, Always a #LboroFamily"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Heartfelt congratulations to the 2019 cohort (Yayyy!). We are as excited to welcome you into our family as you are to come here! <!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to the #LboroFamily 2019\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fEchFDB_Qw4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing this blog seems strange as this completes the one year of my\nbeing in Loughborough, and I honestly am jealous of most students who are about\nto begin this wonderful journey \u2013 and, also for receiving a personalised golden\nticket (wish I got one for my Masters!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, your university days are something that you must live to the fullest. But, before that, there are a few terms of campus lingo you must be acquainted with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The essentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important things as a student you need to know is your <strong>B number<\/strong> or the Student ID Number. This is a number you will have to mention almost everywhere \u2013 be it taking a membership at the gym or society, purchasing print credits, etc. If you\u2019ve already received your number then make a note of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-5-1024x734.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-5-1024x734.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-5-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-5-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-5-370x265.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-5-770x552.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-5-70x50.jpg 70w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, download the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/welcome\/app\/\">myLboro <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/welcome\/app\/\">App<\/a> \u2013 especially once you\u2019re in the University. You can access <strong>LEARN<\/strong>, your timetables and check into your lectures through the app. Whilst some of you might be aware of the humungous campus, for others the app is actually the best way to discover the campus virtually (through maps, key dates and LSU section, and so on). If you are not sure of how the app works, you could drop by at any one of the IT stalls around the campus during the <strong>Freshers&#8217; week<\/strong> or even visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/it\/student\/help\/pc-clinic\/\"><strong>PC Clinic<\/strong><\/a> at <strong>Pilks <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/library\/\">Pilkington Library<\/a>). They can also help you set up your internet or any other tech-troubles you may be having.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This resourceful library is also recognised for the academic support they provide to students. And, <strong>Charlie<\/strong> the adorable Library Cat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69419450_2459047204164919_3968543287513448448_n.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69419450_2459047204164919_3968543287513448448_n.png 597w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69419450_2459047204164919_3968543287513448448_n-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69419450_2459047204164919_3968543287513448448_n-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/69419450_2459047204164919_3968543287513448448_n-370x370.png 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><figcaption>Charlie the library cat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you\u2019re seeking any personal, professional or additional support, you should get in touch with <strong>SASS <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/sass\/\">Student Advice and Support Service<\/a>). They will guide you and help you throughout your time here and continue to do so later in life (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/services\/careers\/\"><strong>the<\/strong> <strong>Careers Network<\/strong><\/a> provides lifelong services that are open even for graduates, plus they organise big <strong>careers fairs<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a known fact that Loughborough is the best for student experience \u2013 and this is ensured by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/welfare\/associations\/lgbt\/\"><strong>LSU<\/strong>, Loughborough Students Union.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"797\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-3-1024x797.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-3-1024x797.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-3-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-3-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-3-370x288.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-3-770x599.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Run by elected Executive Officers <strong>(EO)<\/strong>, LSU has several sections within itself like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/action\/\">Action<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/societies\/\">Societies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsu.co.uk\/getinvolved\/welfare\/\">Welfare and Diversity<\/a>, etc. The LSU building hosts various activities throughout the week. Moreover, its three rooms <strong>(Room 1, Fusion and Cogs)<\/strong> are converted drastically for the night-outs \u2013 <strong>FND<\/strong>, <strong>Hey Ewe<\/strong> and <strong>Stuesdays<\/strong> (Stupid Tuesdays), with <strong>Papa Si<\/strong> (food stall on campus) to your rescue with pizzas and fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LSU building comprises the Union Shop (another grocery store, the Purple Onion can be found in Student Village), which is where you get the fantastic Loughborough stash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>All things sport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two surprising things you will notice in Loughborough \u2013 one, that <strong>flipflops and shorts are worn all year round<\/strong>, and there are a <strong>range of activities<\/strong> you can engage in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sporty or not, Loughborough offers you enough opportunities to explore\nthe various activities through the 53 sports clubs at <strong>AU<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/au.lsu.co.uk\/\">Athletic Union<\/a>) or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/sport\/get-involved\/students\/my-lifestyle\/\"><strong>My Lifestyle<\/strong><\/a><strong> programme<\/strong> (which falls under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/sport\/coaching-volunteering\/\"><strong>CVA<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Coach\nand Volunteer Academy Scheme). This is such an incredible initiative, which\nallowed me to try new some of the most unfathomable and enjoyable activities\n(playing the sport, to volunteering in games, and conducting workshops on Sport\nPsychology). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, there are a few terms that you should know \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The 2 gyms are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/sport\/facilities\/gyms\/holywell-fitness-centre\/\"><strong>Holywell<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/sport\/facilities\/gyms\/powerbase\/\"><strong>Powerbase<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>The state of the art facilities in Loughborough can be found almost everywhere, especially at <strong>HiPAC<\/strong> (High Athletic Performance Centre), <strong>NCSEM<\/strong> (National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine) and <strong>EAC<\/strong> (Elite Athletic Centre)<\/li><li><strong>SDW<\/strong> or Sir David Wallace Hall hosts some of the biggest events including graduation and sports matches like <strong>Lightning Netball<\/strong> games.<\/li><li>The purple sport cages are open for all, whereas the green ones need to be booked<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-6-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-6-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-6-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-6-370x245.jpg 370w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/09\/Disha-Musaddi-Blog-7-Image-6-770x510.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re staying in the University accommodation, whether on-campus in <strong>Falk-Egg<\/strong>, <strong>JP<\/strong> and others, or off-campus in <strong>FC<\/strong>, <strong>BillMo<\/strong>, etc; to commute across campus or into town, you can hop onto a<strong> Campus Shuttle<\/strong> (bus within Campus) or <strong>Sprint<\/strong> (Bus to town\/train station), which is a saviour when you\u2019re late for lectures or a train!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, finally for those staying in halls or affiliated to ones there will always be some social going on (especially during the freshers\u2019 week) at the common areas like <strong>Hub<\/strong> or <strong>Granby<\/strong>, or you could attend the ones at LSU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While, this blog is just to familiarise you with the Loughborough Lingo, let me conclude saying this is the beginning with few important ones \u2013 you\u2019ll learn a lot more (and hopefully create some) with your time here. Lastly, for any additional information prior to moving into Loughborough, have a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/students\/welcome\/before-you-arrive\/freshers-checklist\/\">Freshers checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heartfelt congratulations to the 2019 cohort (Yayyy!). 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