When I was choosing where to study, Loughborough stood out because of its incredible student satisfaction rate. As an international student, feeling part of a community was really important to me, and Loughborough’s reputation for student experience gave me confidence that I’d be supported and included. When I was also offered an international scholarship for my first year, that sealed the deal.
Sport was the other major factor for me, I was a professional tennis player before coming to university, so Loughborough’s sporting prowess was a huge draw. I didn’t make it onto the first team, but sport still played a big role in my experience of university through volunteering and coaching.
I chose Marketing and Management because I wanted something creative but also practical. Honestly, my parents influenced me a lot, they suggested I try marketing, and I decided to give it a go. It turned out to be a great decision, I loved every minute of it.
My first year was unfortunately marked by COVID, so I didn’t get the full experience of using all the facilities, but the way Loughborough handled the pandemic was amazing. The University balanced online and in-person teaching really well, so we still felt part of the community.
Coming to Loughborough as an international student was a bit scary at first, but the halls committee did a great job of creating a sense of community. Later on, I got involved in more events and volunteering, which helped me make lifelong friends.