Settling in

Moving to university can be daunting and for a lot of students, this will be the first time moving away from their homes.

If this applies to you or someone you know first of alldon’t worry, it is completely normal to feel like this as the transition is so large and there is a lot of support we can offer you to help you make friends and adjust to your new Loughborough life.

How can the University Support you?

If you are living in halls, the university has support within halls to help with this transition. Speak to your hall warden or hall welfare rep about the way you are feeling and they will do what they can to help. Second to this, the hall committee organises a variety of social events which is a great opportunity to meet friends and find what you like at university. 

The university is proud of its student’s union, which also offers opportunities during the first few weeks as well as year-round. They provide a wide variety of opportunities for you to get involved. 

If you are still struggling the university offers a wellbeing and inclusivity team that you can contact which provide a range of services including the Counselling Team, Mental Health Support Team and the Wellbeing Advisers.

What to do next?

Get involved

Firstly, don’t give up and try to make effort to go out and find something that you enjoy. Loughborough is full of opportunities and can offer you some great possibilities to find something you are passionate about and meet likeminded people. You can find more information by having a look at the 'Ways to get Involved' section below.

Contact our wellbeing team

If you are struggling with your Mental Wellbeing please complete our online referral form.

Ways to get involved

Action

Run by the LSU gives a great opportunity to volunteer in the community and further afield.

Enterprise

If you are interested in entrepreneurship you can join LSU Enterprise and learn new skills and meet likeminded people.

Hall Community

Being part of the hall community is a great way to meet new people. Halls offer a range of ways to get involved.

LU Arts

A creative program running a variety of sessions to let you express yourself.

Media

If you are interested in media you can join LSU Media and get involved in radio, tv or photography.

RAG

The LSU Charity focused around raising money for good causes.

Societies

LSU hosts over 150 societies which can help you find people who are also passionate about the same things you are.

Sports

Sport is a great way to get involved. Loughborough offers a wide range or sports and levels.

More resources

Nightline

Nightline is a confidential, non-advisory listening and information service run by Loughborough Students' Union. It's run for students by trained student volunteers.

Last Updated: 8th September 2022