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The facilities are great, with plenty of modern buildings on campus. There are loads of places to sit and study, and more than enough computers to use, both at the university and to connect to remotely if not on campus. I like the location of the university, and the fact that it is part of a town. It's in the middle of the country, so an average distance by car to other areas. There is also a train station nearby, and the (free) campus buses are useful. The campus looks great too, with many green spaces, both for sport and for nature. Towards the edge of the campus there are lots of walks, and one can easily step into Leicestershire countryside. There is a lot of student support, and great resources for helping with future employment. There is a maths help centre too, which is useful for engineering students. There are lots of different sports to get onvolved with, and a large number of societies covering a range of activities. Lots of events and opporunities pop up throughout the year too.
18-24 years
First gen student
Excellent uni with great lecturers and support staff, but for a social life its subpar to other unis ive seen in terms of people dressing up in outfits and there is only a small selection of clubs and places to go in town. The town is also a dead place to be at night, only clubs and McDonalds are open. Sports is good but for the women’s football they don’t provide an opportunity to play if you do not get into the highly selective university team/s, they could do but choose not to. The men’s don’t get this treatment though, its made sure their is opportunities for them to play even if they can’t make it into the university football team. Also for a “sport” uni we do not necessarily have a lot of sporty people competing in the sport events for my hall at least (hazelrigg-rutland).
When I became disabled, the Student Wellbeing and Inclusion team and course Teaching/Learning manager, were brilliant helping to make adjustments so I could continue to access my course. I think many settings are probably providing well planned modules, good teaching, interesting professors and opportunities for socialising/enrichment etc. Loughborough undoubtedly does all this. But we don't like to consider what the provision might look like when things go wrong. Hopefully, you will never need to find out, but if you need academic, wellbeing, or even financial advice/support - the staff are excellent. For this alone, I would recommend Loughborough but of course, the teaching and facilities are top notch too.
The academic experience is largely excellent, the facilities for both sporting and artistic pursuits and world-leading and the Student Union leads in holding the University to account and providing opportunities and events for the students. Would absolutely recommend for any course.
Love the Campus however can be a bit of a trek from town when you have all your shopping(if living on campus). Very welcoming and friendly environment
18-24 years
The campus and facilities are amazing and they contribute to the amazing student life experience. Support during COVID-19 and tough times was greatly appreciated. The Student Union is not as responsive as one would expect from such a great university. The team usually takes too long to reply and the freedom to organise events as a society is not as good as in other universities.
Best student experience
Loughborough has a lovely welcoming atmosphere which accepts everyone and makes you feel at home. They offer a great range of different catered and self-catered halls which gives good flexibility to suit your needs. The lecturers on the whole are engaging, in person. Student support has seemed questionable at times with long waiting lists and complicated processes with different options available. The SU and nightlife are great on the other hand and that with the lovely community make it a great place to be.
I do not like Cayley hall
18-24 years
First gen student
SU is not representative of students.
18-24 years
First gen student
Great uni but the SU need to sort out their priorities.
18-24 years
First gen student
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18-24 years
First gen student
Campus is really lovely to be on/walk around. Generally facilities (especially sports) are great.
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