Chemistry was my favourite of the science subjects that I studied at A level and I was interested in studying it further. I thought the high employment rate for students that had studied chemistry at degree level was good for future job prospects.
The newly built STEMLab was what first attracted me to Loughborough University. After visiting several chemistry facilities at various universities, STEMLab was by far the most up to date and newly refurbished chemistry lab overall. On the open day that I attended, everyone I met was really friendly and welcoming and I liked that they stressed the open-door policy for when students require any help or support. Within my first year of university I became a student helper and worked during open days giving campus tours and chatting to potential students and their parents about university life, my course and what made me choose Loughborough University.
The social atmosphere is really nice on campus. As a commuting student I can’t say too much about the nightlife, however, there are lots of places to meet with friends and enjoy meals together on campus. Study spaces like the library are really nice for studying with friends as there are bookable booths and study rooms - great for exam time revision.