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How to succeed at Clearing
Don't panic! This year's Clearing offers a greater than ever variety of coursesIf your exam results came as a horrible surprise because you've missed the grades you needed to get into uni, "don't...
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Foundation courses: degrees by degrees
A foundation degree can give you both qualifications and industry experienceIf you know you need qualifications for your intended career but are feeling wary of committing to spending three years at...
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Clearing 2012: student finances
Starting university may be the first time you'll have had to manage your money. Diana Hinds offers some tips from the expertsIf you've narrowly missed your grades but are successful in getting a new...
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Clearing 2012: Study and part-time work can be a delicate balancing act
A part-time job at college could be a lifesaver – but remember you're at university to studyMost students end up having to work to supplement their income, but while a little less reliance on the...
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Clearing decision time: 'go for what you enjoy', say tutors
Which university to go to is an important milestone. Harriet Swain guides you through the key decisions – starting with the course itselfWhere to spend the next three or four years of your life...
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Student societies: a great way to make friends at uni
Societies can be the key to a happy and fulfilling time at universityFrom frisbee to calligraphy and pole dancing to ju-jitsu, the extra-curricular activities on offer at university far exceed what...
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Clearing 2012: Students find vocational degrees are just the job
A relevant work-related degree can improve your job prospectsWant to improve your employability and job prospects with a work-related degree? Then you need to do some careful research."Consider similar...
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Clearing: Apprenticeships work toward a debt-free qualification
With student debt spiralling, work-based learning is becoming increasingly popularAre you keen to join the world of work, but want to improve your qualifications? Why not earn as you learn, and do an...
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University clearing: Distance-learners do it on their own terms
Doing a degree in your own time is becoming more and more popular, especially with students who want to work tooLauren Clarke, 20, is studying for a BSc (Hons) in psychology at the University of Derby...
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Clearing 2012: why online open days are virtually ideal
Online open days are the next best thing to a visit in personA visit in person, before you apply, is usually the best way to get a feel for a university you're interested in. But if that's not an...
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University clearing 2012: To resit or not to resit?
Retakes are not the only solution to missed grades. Give it some thought and consider these other options too...To resit or not to resit? This is an important decision and not one to be rushed into on...
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Clearing 2012: studying abroad
Learning overseas can boost life skills and job prospects – and fees can be cheaperContinental Europe has a lot to offer the traveller and tourist, but the appeal for students is even more attractive....
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Clearing 2012: help and advice at university
Don't forget that university welfare services and students' union can lend a hand when the waters get choppyStarting out at university or college can seem a daunting prospect. There is such a lot to...
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Clearing 2012: university league tables
League tables are a good way to start researching your uni, as long as you back it up with some digging of your ownWant to know the university with the cheapest accommodation? Which is best for...
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Cleaing 2012: gap year
A gap year, spent fruitfully, can give you an edge over other studentsThe viral YouTube sketch featuring public school globetrotter Orlando has popularised an image of the "gap yah" as a middle-class...
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Clearing 2012: job prospects
Students are finding a bit of experience and some knowledge of their intended career is now just as important as a degreeExperts spend a lot of time pontificating on the news about the gloomy graduate...
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