The teaching facilities at Loughborough

All the facilities including the world-class STEM labs are excellent, improving learning and excitement when studying more complex modules. The module based around Lab techniques for Biomedical engineering in semester 1 had weekly labs which allowed me to quickly get up to speed in this area.

I've found the student library and other study areas have helped me greatly whilst studying here, the facilities have brought me a quality of life that helps reduce the pressure and challenges during your degree.

How my MSc has helped my gymnastics career and vice versa

I started Gymnastics when I was younger, but I stopped in my early teenage years. When looking at universities, I was drawn by Loughborough’s Gymnastics facility which ultimately got me back into the sport.

Training for the past 4 years at Loughborough has honestly allowed me to become the strongest I’ve ever been both physically and mentally. I’ve competed at many competitions for the Uni which is always great fun as well as winning a few BUCS medals alongside it.

I train around 10-12 hours a week so being organised is key, as long as I put the time into studying, I can spend adequate time doing other things I love such as training. It works both ways though, Gymnastics allows me to work on myself, socialise and reduce stress caused by studying or deadlines and being able to study an MSc enables me to train, creating a healthy balance and allowing me to be motivated.