There were many resources on campus that I could implement in any given situation, for example the enterprise service on campus that supports students looking to start their own business, or the student accommodation service if I was looking to move. Basically, whatever you needed Loughborough had services that supported you.

The campus was always buzzing with things to do, societies to join – it never stopped. I was involved quite heavily in a local church, ‘The Junction Church’ where I made many friends who were both students and locals from Loughborough.

My favourite moment so far? Wow, there are too many to remember… my most defining moment at Loughborough would funnily enough be at the Sing Off during Fresher’s week, all those years ago. As I was chanting for my halls, I suddenly realised how much I’d already developed during the first week of term. I remember feeling hopeful and like there was much more growth still to come – in hindsight, that was totally true.

Mauranda graduated from Loughborough University in 2018.