University of Loughborough Speciality : Art & Design
programme: Design

Loughborough has a massive campus, full of great facilities for your education. One of the off-putting things is that the university is in a market town, but after starting there in 2021, I found this was no issue! The campus pleasantly surprised me, and there’s so many opportunities to get involved with stuff.

In regards to my degree (BA Design / Industrial Design), I’ve loved every minute of it. At first it was a little tough, but now I’m doing way better, achieving an overall 2.1 for my first year. Plus the facilities in the design school are top tier! With lecturers it’s definitely hit or miss, but for the most part they’ve been great. Career aspects are also amazing for my course, you also get regular emails and stuff to keep you in the loop about events, job fairs and opportunities.

Accommodation wise, I have no complaints. Some are a bit outdated (such as Rutherford, would also stay clear of Whitworth), but the newer buildings are class. It’s quite competitive between different accommodations, as they usually engage in friendly competition which makes for a really nice atmosphere. I can definitely recommend my accommodation (Faraday), it’s made my first year a joy and the location makes it ideal. Plus everyone knows everyone! The community aspect is amazing, and in my 9 months there I’ve never felt left out. It honestly feels like a home away from home, hence why I chose to return next year.

Last thing I will comment on is the nightlife. It’s… okay. Our student union becomes a massive club on certain days of the week, which is great. But we mostly go to Nottingham or Leicester on a night out, since they’re at most 15 minutes away by train! Being so close to the two cities makes things a lot easier!

Overall, I can’t wait to start my second year at Loughborough! Good luck to everyone, hope this helped 🙂