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Sort:Latest reviews- the campus is absolutely gorgeous all year round - there are loads of study spots available - the student union is always lively - its in a nice town with quite an active town centre and market - great train connections to other places to explore
Halls could be improved ie better condition for what you’re paying however the committee is good
Lots of study spaces, could be more commuter friendly
Some lecturers are not engaging in any way
Health and well-being at the forefront of uni experience Accessibilities to all opportunities easily A goodd administration team that deals with your queries swiftly Constant update on placement and internship options with a designated careers hub for drop in sessions as well
18-24 years
The University has a very strong community feel across all the Union activities (Action (volunteering), RAG (fundraising), Societies, Sport, Welfare and Diversity Networks, Halls, Department Committees, Academic representatives and Peer Mentors) and the University (physics have a very supportive network of lecturers and the Student Services team at the university is very helpful). Whatever you're interested in there's somewhere in the Loughborough bubble for you - some people find it in year 1 some find it in year 3. Loughborough University is very supportive so it's easy to try new things and get to know different people all throughout the degree. The communications around assessment and feedback could be improved. The time it takes to receive feedback varies within a department and between departments so when you take modules from different departments there is some inconsistencies. It can be difficult knowing how to improve in time for the next assignment when assignment styles vary from assessment to assessment and it feels like the feedback isn't given back soon enough some times. That said, in Physics, they're very good at giving rubrics (a grid to describe how to get each grade) which helps for coursework but for exams you have to book an exam viewing and last year you had to sign up to the viewings before you even knew your exam results which was inconvenient.
I love the campus feel, the support we get, and the social side of the uni!
Good
Loughborough University is a nice uni, with lots to do and some gorgeous landscapes surrounding it. However, a lot of the buildings on the central/east side of campus are quite outdated, and there are no plugs in the lecture theatres. There's a lot for you to get involved in from academic support to the careers network, to trying new sports and societies - my best advice is just to take all the opportunities and give everything a go! You can really learn and take so much from your university experience here, if you go out and just try new things. Course wise, the lecturers are brilliant, super friendly and engaging. That's not to say that all lectures themselves are fun, but that's how education is! The lecturers are easy to talk to and are more than happy to help you understand something a bit more, whether it's by you visiting them in their office hours or just sending a quick email. Only downside is that I've found the modules are more or less the same topics regurgitated, so it would be nice if the modules were more different than they are. They're your standard inequalities, self reflection and careers, globalisation/consumption topics each semester and year with minimal varying topics. Alongside studying Sociology, I've also taken Spanish as an optional module throughout and would 100% encourage others to do the same! The Spanish teachers are lovely and really want everyone to do their best. I've gone from only knowing a few words in Spanish to B1 and I wouldn't have been able to do it without my Spanish teachers! Go for it, learn a language because it is definitely worth your time and effort and you'll meet so many like minded, friendly people in your language classes. For academic support, it's widely available and easily accessible, honestly I couldn't fault them. They're all easy to talk to and everything is explained until you understand it. They host multiple events in person and on teams, teams has been so handy for me as a commuter student so I appreciate that option! Honestly even if you think you've got all your study skills nailed, definitely still attend as it's helped me a lot and just really helps you become a better student. I receive disability support and I also couldn't fault student support services. They're also super easily accessible, easy to talk to, easy to navigate through, supportive and understanding. My study support tutor and specialist mentor have been my rocks and I am so grateful for them! I got diagnosed through university as well, and it was a fairy simple, supportive and empowering process. It really helped me understand how my brain works and how I can use my strengths and weaknesses to my advantage. So don't panic if you haven't been diagnosed yet! They will help and guide you through their educational diagnosis and you can also use that to support getting a formal, medical diagnosis. Don't worry if you're not sporty, you'll still fit in! There's plenty to do that doesn't revolve around sport, but don't be afraid to give sports a second chance! Before uni, I wasn't that sporty and now I'm preparing to compete internationally in a sport I started whilst at uni, so you never know! If you're thinking of commuting, don't. As a commuter myself, I don't feel like the campus is particularly commuter friendly and sometimes you can feel really singled out as it's a big minority to be commuting and it seriously downgrades the experience. If you can, be brave and move out, it makes a world of difference. Overall, studying Sociology at Loughborough University has been a useful and eye-opening experience. I've built on a lot of important transferable skills, thanks to the varying coursework assignments helping with research skills, public speaking, team work, essay writing, reflective writing and the ability to explain in under 500 words. I've also learned a lot about myself, as you should at university, and about my career path, thanks to the career network.
The campus is very small and lovely for a nature lover. It is no hassle to get into town or to lectures, there are frequent buses and it is also walkable. I have found the WiFi on campus to have gone significantly downhill this year. The student union is nice but quite small.
The location and campus life has been really fun so far
It feels welcoming with many opportunities to get involved
Great economics course
Fun, friendly
It’s such a nice area to be in, the uni tower is very big.
The best aspect is the friendliness of students and the worse aspect is walking to campus everyday from Town
Everything is all in one place which is super convenient.
The campus is very well laid out so everything is easy to find.
4.5
Lboro is very much a community, with everyone willing to help eachother and support one another
While some lecturers are more capable than others, all provide interesting and relevant work for the students to do
Telford is one of the cheapest halls in Loughborough, although there are some disparities between different Telford blocks despite everyone paying the same price, so it’s just luck if you have a double kitchen/bathroom/shower or if you’re sharing one of each between 7 people. However, Telford is in ,in my opinion, the most ideal place on campus. It’s right in the middle, with a ten minute walk to either side of campus and close to the bus stops unlike other halls in the student village