I think the experience fundamentally shaped how I see global education and cross-cultural communication.  I co-led academic workshops for prospective students, delivered presentations to school leaders and admissions agencies, mentored students working on original media reports and even ran an ‘English Corner’ session to help build excitement around studying in the UK.  I had to adapt presentations for different audiences, navigate cultural and linguistic contexts I wasn’t familiar with, and represent Loughborough in genuinely diplomatic settings. The trip also opened my eyes to how interconnected the world could become and how Universities are at the centre of that.

Through my involvement in clubs and societies I learnt valuable leadership and project management skills, as well as how to balance academic work with genuine responsibility. In second year, I was Head of Stash for Telford Hall, leading merchandising while owning a £20k+ budget for 400 residents. I was awarded ‘Stash Chair of the Year 2024’, which was a proud moment to celebrate with my other committee members. In my final year, I became Communications Executive Officer for Loughborough Athletic Union, leading 120+ media executives across 62 clubs. We increased engagement by 300% through strategic content and digital campaigns. It was essentially running a large-scale media operation, which let me apply everything I was learning in my degree to real-world impact. Through these experiences, I gained tangible, transferable skills and a strong sense of community.