Being part of a multicultural environment and studying at a multidisciplinary centre that involves several fields in the built environment is what I enjoyed the most about being a PhD student at Loughborough. It was truly a unique experience.
As the university system in the UK is considerably different compared to Italy, I had to complete a Master of Research (MRes) at Loughborough University a year before starting my PhD as part of the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Energy Demand. This transition period and the completion of the MRes was extremely helpful because it allowed me to learn how to undertake a research project, gain additional knowledge in the area of study, and improve the quality of my spoken and written English. All of this encouraged me to start my PhD with confidence and conclude it timely within three years.