Don’t be afraid to ask questions and voice your opinions. A degree in Politics and IR relies on being confident enough to speak up! As someone who can be quite shy, I was worried about this at the start of the year, however quickly discovered that stepping out your comfort zones is exactly what university is all about.

Even though socialisation was tough during COVID-19, the campus has always felt like a massive community to me. The friendly atmosphere is deep-rooted in campus life which makes you feel at home very quickly. My favourite thing about being a Loughborough student is the number of opportunities that present themselves to you. Whether it be academic or extracurricular, you will always find something that sparks your interest. For example, I am excited to be the Welfare and Diversity Student Involvement Officer for the POLIS department this coming academic year, as well as the Recreational Rep for Loughborough Student Equestrian Club!