Rachel Radbourne
Mathematics
I was attracted to Loughborough because the staff were really helpful and friendly on the department Open Day, and I loved the fact that Loughborough was a campus University. Also, the course didn't require further maths as an A-Level (they didn’t offer further maths at my high school).
The choice in modules is very good allowing me to choose the path most suitable for my future. Analysis has been my favourite module. Although it included learning and understanding a large amount of complicated proofs, the tutorials were helpful and the tests allowed me to constantly check I was understanding the concepts. I have been offered a place on the graduate scheme Teach First, where I will be teaching Mathematics. My degree has put me in a really good position to go into this graduate scheme through offering me the opportunity to take mathematics education modules as well as straight mathematics modules.
The Mathematics Learning Support Centre (MLSC) is an incredible service to all students, and I often go there to do private study. The Accommodation Centre has also been extremely accommodating and helpful.
Social life at Loughborough is great. We may not be in a big city (although Leicester and Nottingham are easy to get to) but the Students' Union is amazing and I always see so many of my friends on a night out there. There are so many different ways to meet new people at Loughborough. I became part of Open Heaven Church that meet in the Students’ Union and have made so many friends there.
For any prospective students I would say that maths is hard and very different from A-level standard, but once you get past the first semester your ability will develop massively and you will make so many great friends in the process. It will be the best decision!