Lap Bong

Why did you choose to study your programme at Loughborough University?

A counsellor from Malaysia suggested Loughborough and the University provided a scholarship.

Why did you choose to continue onto further study?

I discovered my love for finance during my undergraduate studies, so I decided it would be good to pursue my passion with a postgraduate degree.

What did you love most about your course?

There were several things I loved about the course:

• my peers were kind and helpful
• the lecturers were experienced and knowledgeable
• practical work, especially learning how to use Refinitive Eikon, made me feel like an actual investor using the right platform
• the Financial Trading module which was partnered with AmplifyMe was my favourite, as it gave me exposure to what I could actually be doing in the real world.

What was your experience of moving to/settling in at Loughborough like?

It was easy, there were people helping me move into my accommodation. It’s great that hall leadership helped people move in.

What kind of support did you receive?

Career counsellors were great and kind, highly responsive and did their best to assist me.

The advice from Professor Ken Lee was great as well; I can tell he is very experienced in the field and very willing to help students succeed.

How did your time at Loughborough develop your employability?

I have learnt how to use most of Microsoft Office from Stephen Frost which was definitely a plus point. Furthermore, there was a lot of workshops provided outside of classes to help with employability. The Business School did a great job bringing in speakers and organising workshops.

What has been your career journey after your MSc?

I am very happy with my current role as a real estate investment analyst. I hope to be on the buy side of investments or to be a business owner in future.

What would you say to someone considering studying at Loughborough?

I would recommend living on campus and meeting your lifelong friends. Be open and friendly to everyone and try to make the best use of your time. The campus is beautiful, learn to appreciate it while you’re there and try to take part in more extracurricular activities to fully utilise your time in Loughborough.

I would advise future students to seize the opportunity and work towards your future. Make sure to plan ahead. Apply to jobs while you’re studying so you can secure your future before graduation. Learn to network so you can find more opportunities.

What was your favourite part of the campus?

The gyms were great. The free beach volleyball court was amazing. I had a lot of fun on campus.