Much of my extra-curricular time, especially as a Fresher, was spent in the Students’ Union on nights out. There are few other venues where you can have such a good time, whilst also being surrounded by people with which you have so much in common. There are events which cater to everyone’s tastes, so you’re almost guaranteed to enjoy yourself. Town has a number of pubs, clubs and bars which are great, particularly for those who move off-campus after their first year.
I also spent some time volunteering with Loughborough Students’ Union Action, helping out with local litter picks and event organisation. I’d highly recommend this, especially to Freshers, as it allows you to step out of the student bubble for a little while and engage with other members of the local community.
After University, I am very excited to be joining Moog Aircraft as a Graduate Product Engineer, where the next step will be to aim for chartership status. My time at university has been crucial, as it has not only provided me with a high level of technical expertise within the field, but also allowed me to develop a wide range of skills which are key to a successful career.
My advice for prospective students would be “do it and do it well”. This course is a fantastic opportunity that will leave you with a huge variety of important skills and a high degree of employability. Make the most of your time on the course and what it provides, so you can leave knowing that you’ve done the best you can. Loughborough is a university with plenty of scope for the “work hard, play hard” mentality, so make sure you take the time to enjoy what’s available to students here.