Coming to study at Loughborough University was quite a crucial decision for me. As a parent, I was aware that Loughborough will be home to my family for the duration of my PhD. I looked at what the town was like for living, schooling and raising young kids. The University’s position on the various university rankings in the UK was a great bonus. I was also very pleased to find the level of support I received from the Doctoral College and my primary supervisor in the initial stages of my application. Their understanding of my status as a parent and efforts to tailor around my circumstances was quite a compelling reason. Additionally, I was offered a full-fee waiver studentship, which is a helpful financial support and one of the strongest reasons for choosing to come to study at Loughborough.