What attracted me to Loughborough was the high level of academic success seen by alumni and the fact that it’s a well-respected university which is reflected in the university rankings. I knew that I wanted to study at a top-level university and out of all the universities I’d looked at, Loughborough stood out to me as a top contender. When I went for my open day, I realised quickly that the university had a lot of potential due to the vast number of facilities and professionalism shown by the academics and staff.
I’ve always had a passion for cars ever since I was little, and I discovered my passion for engineering whilst completing a diploma in engineering alongside my GCSEs. I decided that I would combine my two passions and Loughborough offered exactly what I was looking for. I was able to learn about engineering in an automotive format which was exciting to me; I could have chosen the mechanical engineering course, but the automotive course sounded more fun and engaging to me.
What I love the most about my course is the broad range of modules and engineering knowledge that it offers. I have gained so much knowledge in many different aspects of engineering over the years. It is nice that once you have learnt the fundamentals in Part A and B, in Part C and D you can start to specialise your knowledge by choosing modules that interest you the most. This allows you to start shaping your career at an early stage which is something I have found very useful in my time here.