I am a great believer in the saying “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” and I think it translate to academia as well. If you are studying a subject that you are truly passionate about, then studying, writing assignments, and conducting extensive research will feel more exciting and less of a chore. Additionally, a student considering the MA in Strategic Communication should be prepared to read a lot and not only academic books and sources. The strategic communication and marketing world is continuously changing and there are new things happening every day that pertain to the subject. Thus, conducting a lot of independent research on modern developments and keeping up to date with relevant news is key to succeed in this field both academically and professionally.

Loughborough University takes great pride in its student community and sports culture. Although I did not take part in any club, sport, or society, most of my flatmates did which allowed me to expand my friendship circle and meet people from different cultures and backgrounds. As a class representative, I was responsible to act as a liaison between students and staff members which allowed me to get to know my classmates on a deep level while making sure their voices and opinions were heard.