The support has been fantastic because all lecturers are eager to help and we are regularly asked to give feedback to academic staff. I also value the weekly session with my personal tutor, whether it just a chat to check everything is ok or approaching them if I need support with my studies.

In my course, I’ve especially enjoyed learning how to use industrial Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and the industry standards for engineering drawings. I now feel confident in my ability to innovate, whilst also having a clear understanding of why specific materials and manufacturing processes are chosen. My career aspirations are to work at Dyson and then to be an entrepreneur with my own design engineering consultancy firm.  

I have experienced many unique opportunities whilst at Loughborough. I have become the course representative for Product Design Engineering students, this has allowed me to integrate well with the academic staff from the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering to help enhance the student experience.

I also had the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Red Bull Soapbox race, an event I’ve watched on television since childhood and always aspired to be a part of. Inspired by conversations with friends from the Women in Engineering Society (WES), who had competed in previous years, I decided to form my own team. We named ourselves Team Tetra, inspired by our design, which featured interlocking colourful 'tetra' blocks. Our team was fortunate to receive invaluable support from the Wolfson School technicians, who offered crucial insights into the design and engineering of our soapbox. Throughout the project, strong planning and organisational skills were essential, along with maintaining a positive outlook. This experience taught me valuable life skills, such as understanding how real-world projects are managed and the importance of careful planning before producing a product. We also learned the significance of appreciating everyone’s contributions in a multidisciplinary team, which helped us overcome unexpected challenges and create a soapbox we were all proud of.