Meet Ben as he tells us about how he found his course through clearing, what the experience was like, and what he enjoys most about studying at the University of Cumbria.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR CLEARING EXPERIENCE
I applied to study International Business Management in August and contacted the university immediately after A-Level Results Day, hoping to begin my studies in September.
I didn’t have much idea of how Clearing worked, and I wasn’t especially aware of it before I started, but I was able to find all the information I needed online quite easily.
HOW WAS YOUR CLEARING EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA?
I applied via phone and after speaking to an advisor, I had an offer within an hour. It was a very easy process to go through overall, but I think it helped that I already knew what course I wanted to do.
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR STUDENTS APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY THROUGH CLEARING?
Have a course in mind before you go into it – it makes the experience a lot easier. I was also able to attend an open day the day after I had the Clearing phone call. It was a good experience – everyone was very friendly and receptive, and I found out everything I wanted to know.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA?
My course has smaller class sizes, allowing for more frequent one-on-one engagement with lecturers. As a result, I feel I learn much more, and at a faster pace, compared to universities with large classes filled with hundreds of students.
I also enjoy how close-knit everything is, and since the campus is quite compact, you see people you know all over. It’s allowed me to socialise very easily. Living on campus has definitely aided in this, too.
HOW IS UNIVERSITY LIFE BEYOND YOUR STUDIES?
I do live on campus and as such, I have no commute apart from a 2-minute walk to the lecture buildings! I’ve made a lot of good friends at university, both on and outside of my course. I’d recommend Cumbria to anyone who is thinking about applying through Clearing.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS IN CLEARING
Applying to university through Clearing is a great way to explore new opportunities and find the perfect course for you. Visit our Clearing page to discover the wide range of courses we have available.