From learning about archaeology and Indigenous studies to marine biology, and even history of the supernatural, I was able to enjoy education knowing that the results from my study abroad year weren’t going to impact my overall degree grade.
I became more independent, met new people, was able to go travelling and even improved my coursework writing abilities on the side. When I came back for final year, I felt much more prepared for the work ahead, especially when it came to my dissertation.
Highlights of my time at Loughborough include conducting a marine-based research project on Heron Island, in the Great Barrier Reef, as part of my study abroad year in Australia, being a member of the Athletic Union’s BUCs badminton team and winning Loughborough University’s Human Biology Prize for Academic Excellence 2020.