I chose Loughborough for 4 reasons: compared to other universities I received offers from, the course here corresponded most to what I wanted to study; statistics also played a part, as whilst being well known for sport, a big plus was that Loughborough was a top 10 UK universities in every subject with other awards for student experience and teaching. Word of mouth also helped as friends who had connections here recommended the university for its diverse and fun experience. Finally, it was practical for me to travel to and from as I live outside Paris. The discount for tuition fees just served to consolidate my choice.