Jade Grantham

I had not decided what I wanted to do, and having grown up in Malaysia and Singapore, was very interested in International Relations.

The currentness of the course, terrorism events covered as and when, and British politics which I had never learnt at school but thought crucial now I was based in the UK.

The many talking points it brought outside of a university, career perspective – very current and interesting.

Loughborough kept me playing sport at an international level, which I did at school but didn’t plan on continuing until whilst I university. I realised how much sport is a part of my life too.

Great lecturers, the employability award, and overall university experience set me up nicely for a graduate scheme and working life.

Don’t worry if you don’t know exactly what you want to do outside of university yet, the most important thing is to enjoy your course - after all, you have 3-4 years!

It’s a great degree regardless and set me up perfectly to go into commercial property investment.

I played touch rugby socially at Loughborough, as I played internationally (still do).

After graduating, I joined a 2-year graduate scheme, qualifying to be a chartered surveyor whilst completing a Masters in Real Estate alongside this training so that I could qualify.

I then, due to my background in Asia, knew I wanted to focus on that and so work in the APAC cross-border team, meaning I facilitate capital from Asia into London and Europe through commercial property.

I love the fact that day-to-day is very different, links my background, childhood, job and training all together! I also love the client-facing aspect of the job.

Three years’ experience in London before looking to go back to Asia, maybe Hong Kong from a commercial property perspective.

Completing my masters and chartered surveying side by side (unheard of doing the two together and took a lot of dedication). Also, a recent promotion.