I do not think I have yet found a way in which to succinctly describe my experience at Loughborough. In an effort to be concise, however, all I could say is that my university has truly become my home and a place that inspires me to be a better version of myself every single day. I would not be who I am today had it not been for Loughborough.

I would say that our facilities are very good, allowing students to carry on with their work, regardless of their departments or schools.

I would say that support is on the strong side - of course, there is always room for improvement. Our academic staff tend to be quite engaged with their student cohort, often helping us out as much as they can and within their knowledge. Of course, I can only speak for my department and school.

With the risk of sounding biased, our Students' Union is truly incredible - not only do our Executive Officers pro-actively engage with the student cohort, but the LSU staff genuinely cares about us, constantly trying to find new, innovative ways to engage with us, all whilst catering for our needs.

As a senior volunteer within the LSU and University, I do not tend to engage in activities within Loughborough itself. However, I would say that I have never struggled to find something I was looking for.

In a word, amazing! In many words, truly inclusive - with over 100 societies, students are provided with endless possibilities to find their home away from home, which is crucial at university.

Most of our courses are quite interesting and provide students with opportunities to participate in lectures, which thus stimulates them and helps increase engagement. Keeping that in mind, however, certain courses or, more precisely, lecturers, fall short in doing just that.

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Both our University and Students' Union provide students with various opportunities to increase their employability, whether that means advertising events that directly link to future work placements or rolling out projects aimed to hone their transferable skills (e.g. volunteering projects).

Incredible. I can’t believe I only have 6 months left. I almost don’t want my time here to end. The experiences and memories I have been involved with will stay with me and i will cherish dearly.

Incredible. Some of the best I’ve ever used.

Really good, always someone you can reach out to and discuss how you are feeling.

Loads of people to speak to from a variety of areas. Each with a specific role who help to promote such a great student experience.

Yes!

So many things to get involved with and great atmosphere. You are made to feel welcome and you are not held back by your ability.

Hands on practise. Approachable lecturers who are passionate about their subject.

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Host career fairs and events with companies giving students opportunities to speak to prospective employers. On top of that, the career centre will review your CV and covering letters as well as help you with the application process. They advertise a variety of jobs on offer to reduce the amount of time the student has to spend searching for roles.