App creator issues tips for students
THREE simple steps for new students to get to know Loughborough as their new university town have been revealed by Sophie Hainsworth, of the LoyalFree app.
She said: “Moving to a new place can be daunting, especially trying to navigate your new home and find new networks of people, so here are the top three ways students can get to know the vibrant town of Loughborough.”
1. Get involved with the Student Union
Loughborough’s infamous Student’s Union is host to events, interesting societies and peer support. The Union (LSU) exists to ensure students have the best possible experience whilst studying in Loughborough, and also extends to the College.
LSU runs weekly events to cater to all students. In Loughborough this ranges from ‘Happy Mondays’, run in conjunction with the arts, to FND, a large student club night on Fridays.
For details visit https:// www. lsu. co. uk/ getinvolved/
2. Use the LoyalFree app to explore and bag a bargain
The LoyalFree app is available in 15 UK towns and cities, and Loughborough is one of them; in fact it was the first place to sign up to the scheme! This app pulls together local deals and exclusive discounts for you to enjoy around the town.
The app also features digital trails, to help you explore your new home, in addition to a ‘Local Guide’ listing the top attractions in the area. Popular trails you can enjoy in Loughborough include Cocktails and Vegan Eats!
You can download LoyalFree here: www.loyalfree.
3. Find out what’s on from Love Loughborough
Love Loughborough serves as the local ‘Business Improvement District’ to the town with the goal of making the area a more vibrant.
Love Loughborough holds a series of events which cater to everyone; whether this is the Seaside which arrives in summer or the annual dog show. They also regularly team up with the shops in town to hold ‘student sessions’ events where students can get extra money off in-store.
You can find out more from their Facebook here: https:// www. facebook. com/Loveloughborough/
And, of course, you can find plenty of news, leisure, sport and other information in the Loughborough Echo newspaper every week!