Ask our students - The Loughborough doctoral experience

A Q&A recorded live in December 2020 with three PhD students .
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0:00 Introductions
1:13 I’m currently a master’s student and I’m planning on furthering my studies to a PhD after I complete my master’s. May I ask for some advice on what to expect when I want to apply for a PhD?
2:42 Should potential PhD applicants make direct contact with faculty members before applying?
5:56 What tips and advice would you give to make your application stand out?
7:28 How can I fund my tuition fees?
10:19 How do you fund your living expenses?
11:12 Is it possible for international students to work part-time while studying?
12:06 As a PhD student, how much time do you need to spend on campus?
15:46 How would you recommend finding people to live with for someone new to London or Loughborough that doesn’t know other people there?
18:07 What are the best ways to make friends for people new to the UK through the University or other methods?
21:17 What support is available to PhD students at the University?
24:50 What are some of your favourite opportunities/extracurricular activities that Loughborough offers?
29:02 What is the best thing about studying a PhD at Loughborough University?