Once I decided to pursue a degree in Material Science and Engineering, I began to look for the best universities for my course. Loughborough held a top ranking for Materials and for student satisfaction. Having visited the university several times for the Open Day, STEM Day, and for my interview, I really liked the campus and all the facilities there and knew it was the place for me.
Being a creative person and having a keen interest in science made me want to pursue a career in which I could tie both of these aspects together. Hence, I chose to do engineering and after much research and attending STEM days and Engineering days, I decided to choose Materials Science and Engineering. This course is a combination of all three sciences and mathematics, all while pushing towards innovation, which is exactly the type of course I was looking for.
I greatly enjoy the practical aspects of my course. Getting hands-on experience with lab work helps me consolidate my knowledge that I gained from my lectures. Additionally, all the modules on the course complement each other really well. I see this the most when different ideas and aspects from various modules start feeding into each other.