Angel's Clearing story

What course do you study at Leeds Trinity University?

I study Business Marketing.

What circumstances led you to entering Clearing?

I completed my A-levels, I did some really tough academic ones like Maths and Further Maths and Physics. I’d had a few thoughts in the weeks leading up to results day that maybe the route and the university I was planning to go to was not for me, and I wanted to try something different but still attend uni and use the skills I learned in my studies. I changed course from Aerospace Engineering to Business Marketing. My interest in aerospace, travel and planes has never changed and I’d still love a career that combines these which is exactly what LTU are helping me to do.   

Why did you choose Leeds Trinity?

I chose Leeds Trinity because of how friendly everyone seemed on the phone and they genuinely cared, it wasn’t a case of being added to a list and forgotten about, they helped me pick a course, explained my options and I even got some on-campus accommodation which they made so easy to book in to. I also loved how having two campuses meant I really can have the best of both worlds, using the Leeds City Campus or Horsforth libraries and facilities really allows you to have the best of both worlds too.   

How was your Clearing experience?

My Clearing experience in a few words was stress relieving, reassuring and easy! I was so worried going in as I had no experience in Business at an academic level, and I never thought I would be in Clearing so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The process was made so easy and everyone was very friendly and reassuring. I’d never been to Leeds before I made the call, as a uni or a city and I can genuinely say I'd never change it for the world, I’ve loved every second and could see a future here all because of that one call! 

How has your time at university been? Have you enjoyed your course?

My university time has been amazing, my course has had such an impact on my career and has helped me so much more than I could have ever imagined. Between the range of placements, options of courses and the lecturers, who have some great advice, industry connections and are genuinely just really friendly and approachable, I will certainly remember and look back fondly on my time at LTU for so many years to come. 

What would be your top tip for students in the lead up to Results day?

My top tip would be don’t stress to much, you’ve already done all of the hard work and what will be will be. If you know or have a feeling you will use Clearing, have a look on websites and at courses you may like and have the phone numbers ready for calling, along with your results, your UCAS ID and any questions you have. Have a friend/ family member with you if you are feeling nervous, be in a comfy spot and just remember the people on the end of the phone are just people and may have been in the same situation as you years ago and will always be there to help you so take your time to assess options, choose your course and it will all be okay!