Posted Sunday 5 August 2012
Dami entered the Clearing process last year after not quite achieving the grades she hoped for in maths, biology, chemistry and economics at college. "I really enjoyed maths and had been calling Clearing hotlines inquiring about economics and science courses, but it wasn't until I phoned Kingston University that I felt I was speaking to someone who was genuinely interested in me and whether I fitted the course," she recalled. "I originally ruled out the offer of a place to study real estate management though because it hadn't been one of the subjects on my radar."
Dami admits she was concerned about finding somewhere to live but discovered plenty of advice on the accommodation pages on the Kingston University website. "Originally I hadn't considered commuting from home in Shepherds Bush, but soon realised I'd be saving so much money by staying at home," Dami said. "Being at home hasn't stopped me taking part in any activities or making friends - students just have to be determined and make sure they get involved."
This summer Dami successfully applied for a placement with international real estate company CBRE. "The experience is great for my CV, especially as I'm thinking about starting my own property business once I graduate," she said. "I would never have had the confidence to do something like that if I hadn't come to Kingston University."
Dami is looking forward to helping other students going through the Clearing process this year. "No-one I spoke to on other Clearing hotlines last year was as helpful as the Kingston University operator who made me feel really valued as a potential student," she said. "I really want to be able to do that for someone else."
Her advice to students looking for a university place through Clearing is to be open minded. "When you're calling for one course, don't dismiss others out of hand. Look beyond the titles of the modules and ask yourself if the subjects appeal to you," she said. "The course tutors advised me I was a good fit for my degree and now I know they were right. Even if, like for me, A-level results come as a blow, it's definitely still worth chasing that dream of going to university."
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