Oghenebrumeh Bobori
Current student
- Course
- Chemical Engineering MEng
- Subject area
- Chemical Engineering
My clearing experience
I studied Psychology, Chemistry and Maths. On results day, things didn't go to my original plan and so I went through the clearing via UCAS which is where I stumbled across Loughborough.
My clearing process was very tumultuous, I was in complete disarray and shock once I found out my results because they were not what I expected. However, Loughborough University was very understanding during this time and even gave me time to consider their offer and make my decision.
The biggest obstacle I faced were my emotions, my sixth form teachers were very supportive and Loughborough was very patient and considerate. I'm not sure I completely overcame my emotions on results day, but I was thankful that I was able to secure a place at a good university with my course.
One piece of advice I would give to students who are coming through clearing is you can still get the course you want through clearing so don't settle if you don't have to. Even if it's not the exact course you want, you can still pursue the career you want. There are several pathways so just investigate everything.
My Loughborough experience
The support and facilities have been amazing. During my first year, I had bad mental health. I went to the freshers bazaar where I picked up a mental health and disability support leaflet. This helped me to easily get in contact with them.
I had several appointments with them throughout the year and they were extremely helpful. I got diagnosed with autism in February and the disability team quickly added it to my student records and reached out to me with accommodating suggestions such as extensions of deadlines and exam adjustments. These can be changed and altered at any time.
The Women's Engineering Society held a talk with engineering graduates from different disciplines which gave me insight into some of the different fields I could pursue. I also joined the K-POP society where I had the opportunity to learn new dances every week which was a lot of fun.
My advice to prospective students
If you're thinking of joining Loughborough to study Chemical Engineering, I would say that it's not really chemistry centred. There are not very many optional modules in the first year and there is a lot of group work. The modules tend to overlap so try and remember a bit of content from each module. There is also a good amount of coursework and report writing but the course work is not really essay based so you don't have to worry about that!
If you are applying through clearing, just remember it is okay to go through clearing. It doesn't make what you achieved any less valid, it just means that things didn't go to plan, and you had to take a different route to get to where you are going. Have your clearing number ready just in case and be persistent with calling universities.
I would also recommend reading the clearing section on the UCAS website and watching YouTube videos of other people's experiences. You can also look on university websites and see how they deal with students who go through clearing. Loughborough are really enthusiastic about clearing students and want you to do to their university, so don't feel any less welcome!