Loughborough's social life is so vibrant! It is easy to make friends and get involved in sports and events.
My advice is to immerse yourself fully - make friends on your course, make the most of the support offered by lecturers, begin your coursework early, and lastly, have fun! It is a challenging course but also incredibly rewarding.
Loughborough's placement support network was invaluable. My mentor helped me to secure a placement with Network Rail where I gained experience in various civil engineering roles.
I'm really glad I did a placement year because it helped me to decide the direction I want to take in my career after university.
I even won the Future Talent Placement Award at the University Careers Network's 2024 Placement and Internship Awards for my outstanding performance and contributions to the programme.
After graduation, I aim to secure a graduate role as an engineer and work towards chartership - this means becoming a Chartered Engineer. My Loughborough degree, including my placement year, will prove instrumental in achieving this ambition and help to provide a strong foundation and competitive edge when I begin my career.
The course is perfect for those with a passion for creativity and problem solving.
The course is ideal for those with a strong interest in building design with a solid foundation in STEM subjects. If you have a passion for creativity, problem-solving and a strong interest in building design, this programme is for you.
As a whole, I have found a balance between my studies and my non-academic activities through effective time management and good organisational skills. I really enjoy being part of various sports clubs, the church community and pursuing other hobbies such as running.
The reputation of Loughborough's School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering as a top university that is well-recognised in the built environment industry plays a key role in supporting my career ambitions and I'm excited to see where my future leads after graduation!