Initially, I struggled with moving back to the UK from abroad and settling into university. I spoke to my personal tutor from the department and he was able to support me and signpost me to the right services. I got in touch and spoke to the School of Science wellbeing advisor who was able to help me find ways to cope with everything going on while I waited for a counselling appointment from student services. After an unexpected rocky start, I was soon back on track and really enjoying university life the way I thought I would.
Three years after that, I had a start of year catch-up with the same personal tutor and he had remembered that things hadn’t started too well for me. He has always made sure to check in and make sure I’m alright, and I’m happy to say that since getting that support at the very start I’ve really settled in and made a home in Loughborough.