Clearing 2022: It made me feel excited about my future again

Mon 05 September, 2022
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A fashion student at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has spoken about her Clearing experience, after switching institutions so that she could smoothly continue with her studies.

Throughout the summer, prospective students can useÌýClearingÌýto find a place that suits their needs. The Clearing route can also open up opportunities for existing students who wish to change course and location.

School of Arts & Creative Industries student, Eva, came to study at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ after applying through Clearing when she found out her course at a different institution could be delayed.

Read Eva’s Q&A to find out about herÌýClearingÌýjourney and experience of studying at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€¦


My name is Eva, I’m 22 and I am studying Fashion Design.


Before I applied to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, I was studying a degree in footwear at another institution. I didn’t make the grade to complete my next year and I was given the choice to either 1) repeat the year at the university I was currently at, or 2) to drop out of the degree. I was so scared that I would have to repeat the year and could possibly end up in the same position, so I decided to leave the course and move on somewhere else to give myself more of an opportunity to do the best I could in my degree. I only had about two weeks to make my decision and apply somewhere else.


I called the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Clearing line and enquired about starting. I was only calling to enquire but the team managed to help me apply right there on that very call! I was registered to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in less than two hours! All that was left to do was to prove I qualified for the course and provide the correct paper work. The whole process was completed that very week.


The process really put my mind to rest and I was able to get excited about my future again. I care about my studies more than anything and when I failed my first year at the other institution I really felt purposeless. The Clearing team at Bedfordshire really helped me get back on track, and made me feel welcome and important. This is an experience I have not had anywhere else.


To other students going through this process I would advise that you stay calm and trust that the Clearing team will look after you.

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™sÌýClearingÌýteam is on hand up until October to discuss courses, funding, accommodation, student support and any other queries about life on campus.

Give the Clearing Hotline a call today onÌý0300 3300 073Ìýor apply online:Ìý

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