The oover all experience I’ve had at Loughborough has been out of this world, I have grown so much as a person since being here and I cannot wait to continue my Loughborough journey over the next 4 years.

Loughborough’s facilities (particularly those for sport) are unparalleled by any other. For my degree specifically we have just opened a brand new, state of the art lab building featuring three extensive chemistry labs, fully kitted out with the best equipment possible. For sport we have two impressive gyms and a 50m swimming pool, plus dozens of playing fields and courts, and a huge netball and tennis centre.

The support network is good but could be improved. The uni does have an extensive network of counselling /advice services available to its students, but waiting lists to see a trained counselled are long. Feedback for my course specifically needs to be improved dramatically, including how long we wait to receive grades and comments.

The students union is absolutely amazing, and in my opinion unrivalled by that of any other uni. The nights outs are fantastic but aside from that the union does so much for us as students. From providing extensive support with aspects like employment and concerns with education, to providing us with volunteering and fundraising opportunities on a weekly basis, there is nothing more I believe the union could do for us. Could not recommend it enough.

Loughborough is a small and quiet town but it has everything a modern student needs - there is fantastic but cheap nightlife, lots of cozy pubs for chilling with friends (including two Wetherspoons) and some classy bars. Two cinemas and a newly built restaurant complex plus good travel links, three large supermarkets and dozens of takeaways - Loughborough really is everything a student needs.

There is a huge variety of clubs and societies here at Loughborough, a society exists for practically every hobby and sport under the sun. There are lots of socials and events hosted by the societies to help make friends.

My favourite thing is that the lectures are genuinely passionate about the material they teach, and we cover a wide range of material. My least favourite thing is that although my degree is medicinal chemistry the first year is simply a straight Chemistry year, incorporating all of the areas of Chemistry rather than focusing specifically on the medicinal/pharmaceutical aspects which is what I am more interested in.

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Loughborough hosts a massive placements/careers fair in the autumn and the spring which is open to anyone with a huge range of employers present. Additionally my department hosts its own placement fair. We have a dedicated team who work to help students find jobs and placements or internships, and can help write cvs and host mock interviews.

My hall has been recently refurbished to a very high standard. The hall is cleaned on a weekly basis (shared toilet and shower cleaned every day) and my room is cleaned once every 2 weeks. There is a very strong sense of community in my hall and each different hall has its own traditions.

A great experience, good preparation for the real world. It makes you independent and organised, you also learn great communication skills through meeting so many people, it definitely made me come out my shell.