My final year truly inspired me to continue working in the same field. Loughborough invited various material companies from the industry to give talks, showcasing their achievements throughout their careers. This gave me confidence in the direction I was pursuing. Additionally, seeing the passion for materials shared by both the teachers and my peers throughout my time at Loughborough reinforced my commitment to pursue a career in the field.
Initially, I applied to the Chemical Engineering course but didn't get in. I called Loughborough University, and they recommended Materials Engineering through clearing - a course that not many universities offer, but it still complemented my enjoyment of Chemistry and Maths from A-level. I liked Loughborough as a university because they had recently upgraded their engineering facilities by building the new STEMLab. Additionally, I preferred a sporty campus university over a city university.