Clearing Success: Victoria D'Ambrogio
[0:00] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Victoria speaking sat at a table with books and artwork behind her.
[0:05] Hi, my name is Victoria. I'm in my fourth year. I'm from near Liverpool and I'm studying law with Italian.
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[0:13] I unfortunately did not get the results I was expecting on the day but everything worked out fine.
[0:21] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Victoria is sat on a plush yellow sofa with decorative pillows and art work behind her.
[0:21] I knew I definitely wanted to study law with Italian,
[0:24] so the first thing I did was look at other universities who study who allowed law in Italian
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[0:31] and Bangor was one of these places.
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[0:34] Going through clearing at Bangor was such a relieving experience.
[0:38] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A member of University staff sitting by a computer speaking on the Clearing Helpline.
[0:40] All the anxiety I had was taken away through clearing with Bangor.
[0:42] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A second member of University staff sitting by a computer speaking on the Clearing Helpline.
[0:47] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Victoria is sat on a plush yellow sofa with decorative pillows and art work behind her.
[0:47] I did speak to someone on the phone on the helpline.
[0:50] I phoned up the number on the website and it was very quick to get through to them and they were very helpful.
[0:57] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Three students sat on brown leather sofas, chatting at Barlow's café and Bar.
[0:57] I did not feel apprehensive coming to Bangor being a clearing student, I felt completely welcomed.
[1:02] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A group of students walking together outside University Accommodation.
[1:03] I felt like I deserved to be there. Everyone was so lovely and fitting in was not a problem.
[1:06] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A group of students sat chatting together within the University's Student Union.
[1:10] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Victoria is sat on a plush yellow sofa with decorative pillows and art work behind her.
[1:10] It's so nice to be in nature as opposed to in a big city, which can be very intimidating
[1:17] For your first time away from home.
[1:19] You have a very supportive community around you. The teachers are super supportive.
[1:19] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Three students sat on a brown leather sofa in a local café looking and laughing at a smartphone.
[1:23] You make amazing friends through the societies.
[1:25] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Four students sat out on the terrace near the Main University Building overlooking Bangor.
[1:28] There's so many societies to join
[1:30] so you always can make friends so easily and you always have a great time.
[1:34] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Victoria is sat on a plush yellow sofa with decorative pillows and art work behind her.
[1:34] I have joined quite a few societies in my time at Bangor, including dance, athletics, trampolining,
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[1:43] just a few to choose from, but there's so many more and they're all amazing.
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[1:47] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Victoria is sat on a plush yellow sofa with decorative pillows and art work behind her.
[1:47] Bangor was definitely the right choice for me.
[1:50] Everything happens for a reason and obviously I didn't get into my first choice of university
[1:56] but I don't regret my choice at all. I feel so happy here and I've had the best time.
[1:58] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A group of students sharing pizza and chatting in a local pizzeria.
[2:03] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Victoria is sat on a plush yellow sofa with decorative pillows and art work behind her.
[2:03] Anyone awaiting their results and worried about going through clearing should not worry at all.
[2:08] It's something completely out of your hands. You don't know what's going to happen on the day,
[2:10] but I can assure you that should you go through clearing and you call up Bangor,
[2:19] You'll feel so much at ease and so happy.
Clearing Success: Max Robinson
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[0:06] My name is Max Robinson. I'm a second year accounting and finance student, and I come from West Yorkshire.
[0:09] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A student and professor in a computer room looking at a computer screen.
[0:12] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Max sat on a bright green sofa with art work and a shelf in the background.
[0:12] I definitely have heard about clearing, uh, before receiving my results.
[0:17] I heard people talking about it almost like it was a looming threat, but I really don't think it was that bad.
[0:23] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A person in a café on their laptop looking at the Bangor University Clearing webpage.
[0:23] When I realised I didn't get the results I wanted, I immediately thought about clearing. I knew what it was, but I didn't know much else.
[0:29] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Max sat on a bright green sofa with art work and a shelf in the background.
[0:31] So it was very much an intense hour of googling and researching and trying to figure out what, what I could possibly be doing next.
[0:40] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Two students walking down the stairs in Pontio and chatting.
[0:40] When I was phoning Bangor University, the person on the other end of the phone was extremely helpful
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[0:44] by telling me exactly what I needed to do,
[0:48] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A member of staff sat on the computer speaking on the Clearing Helpline.
[0:48] because I had no idea where I was going for clearing, and I didn't exactly know the process.
[0:52] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A member of staff sat on the computer speaking on the Clearing Helpline.
[0:52] And they managed to explain it all to me extremely quickly and help me with my course choosing as well.
[0:56] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A group of students in a room having a meeting, sat on tables with their laptops.
[0:56] Bangor University stood out to me because it was
[1:01] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A group of students sat on the desk on the Pontio balcony with their laptops.
[1:01] very public about how inclusive it was with its students in all aspects of its education
[1:06] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Two students walking through the iron gates outside Main Arts, chatting.
[1:08] and compared to other places I'd been looking at, they seemed very cut off and very separated from the student population,
[1:11] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] A student standing in the Student Union reception area, speaking to a member of the Student Union Staff.
[1:14] and it was quite refreshing to see somebody that was willing to hear the voice
[1:17] [VISUAL DESCRIPTION] Max sat on a bright green sofa with art work and a shelf in the background.
[1:18] And I was very eager to talk.
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I phoned a lecturer during Clearing week and she described the course to me in more detail and encouraged me to try it. I'm very glad I did. I had wanted to attend Bangor but wasn't sure if I was up to it with being a carer and having teenage children. Studying as a mature student has been challenging but extremely rewarding, I have gained a lot of confidence from the last three years.
Clearing success Cameron Arkle: Psychology
Before applying through Clearing to Bangor, I was going to be studying at another university, but I am so glad I made the switch to study here instead. Bangor feels more welcoming and everything you need during your studies is right on your doorstep.
Not only was I offered a place to study the course I wanted to but the staff kept in contact throughout the process to keep me updated and also ensure I was okay. I was also offered a campus tour, after accepting my place, which also helped as it meant I was not going into my studies without even knowing the University.
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