Nicole Brown

I chose Psychology as an A level and quickly realised I wanted to study it further. I’ve always been passionate about teaching, so Psychology in Education felt like the perfect fit. My sister studied at Loughborough, and I loved the campus when I visited. After visiting several universities, I knew Loughborough was where I wanted to start the next chapter of my life, especially as the course is BPS approved.

Accommodation influenced my choice of university because I knew I wanted to live on campus. I loved the modern design and location of Claudia Parsons and decided that catered accommodation would make the transition to university easier. New Cayley aligned perfectly with what I was looking for.

I returned to halls because I loved my first year and wanted to stay on campus with my friends. Joining the hall committee has been a great experience, helping to plan events for residents. Living on campus is so convenient, with lectures, sports facilities, study spaces and shops all nearby.

Living in halls has made it much easier to settle in and make friends, especially in a catered hall where you meet people in the dining hall and shared spaces.

Being on campus makes it easy to get to lectures and stick to a routine, which helps with productivity. There’s always something happening on campus, and being close to the library and Students’ Union makes both studying and socialising easier.

I really enjoy catered living because there are lots of meal options, which is important as I’m quite a fussy eater. It’s also very convenient with a busy schedule - I can get a hot meal quickly without worrying about cooking or cleaning up.

Campus accommodation has a strong community feel, with lots of events that bring people together. Our warden and sub-wardens are approachable and supportive, and the cleaning team are friendly and help keep communal areas clean.

The best thing about living in halls is being surrounded by other students going through the same experience. There is always something to get involved in, and being on the hall committee has really boosted my confidence and social life.

Feeling nervous before moving into halls is completely normal, but everyone is in the same position and there is lots of support available. I’d recommend decorating your room to make it feel like home and getting involved in as many opportunities as you can.