I think completing a degree has helped me professionally in the workplace, and while I don’t have a role that sits in materials day-to-day any longer, I still fall back on that knowledge often. I think there are some key skills you develop at university that help you to become a good project manager; the group project and dissertation are some of the best work experience you can ask for.

Loughborough graduates are everywhere; Loughborough has a strong reputation in industry. My old housemate (who was also a course mate) works just a few rows of desks from me at JLR. My other housemates ended up at Bentley and McLaren, so I think that is a strong testament to this course.

While I was at university, I was very keen: the more that you throw yourself into, the more rewarding the student experience will be. During my time at Loughborough, I played handball and IMS sport, tutored at the local secondary school, went on a ski trip, was treasurer for my hall, course chair and learnt basic German - I did so many extra-curricular activities that I won the Loughborough Employability award! Having left university, I realise Loughborough did a lot more for me than just gaining me employment. Loughborough has always targeted the student experience and I believe this was second to none.