Learn more about what it is really like to study at university - from attending lectures to the perks of going on a placement year, what you can expect and how to make the most of it.

A selfie of Piers and a friend.

Year 13 to first year

Piers talks about the transition from school to university.
Students in an Apple Mac computer suite at Loughborough University.

How to deal with lectures

Miranda offers her advice on dealing with lectures.

The first mindmap has Loughborough Uni in the middle and around the outside has university's rankings,industry interface,facilities research area,cost of living,campus life,student facilities & services,safety,and international experience. The second mindmap has preferred course in the middle and around the outside has length of course,course content,assessment,accreditation,and teaching methods.

Does a Masters really matter?

Disha discusses her views on the value of a Masters.
Seyi at the WES Student Conference in front of a WES banner.

My Aeronautical Engineering experience

Seyi offers an insight into studying Aeronautical Engineering.
Joe in front of the Eiffel Tower at night when it is lit up.

Geography, it's just about standing in rivers and colouring in!

Joe shares his real experience of Geography at university.

Miranda with her hand out in front of her explaining something to someone.

How to get a placement

Miranda offers her advice on landing a placement at university.

Nyasha and a friend smiling towards the camera in a field that overlooks the countryside.

How to study during a pandemic

Nyasha gives 5 tips to consider when studying during a pandemic.

Screenshot of Jamie's vlog where he is standing up speaking to the camera.

University Mental Health Day Vlog

Jamie discusses the topic of male mental health and shares his advice on how to deal with stress at university.

Lilymae's working station with her laptop and a computer screen next to each other on a desk.

What is it like learning online?

Lilymae talks us through the positives of learning online.

Move on to: Life at Loughborough