‘I’m so glad I trusted my gut’: Kathryn on clearing and staying calm

I went through clearing because I’d changed my mind about what I wanted to study. I changed my mind only a few weeks before A Level results day so there was a bit of a mad panic trying to find out the information I needed.

For me, the most daunting part was applying for a course I knew very little about. I’d read the course page on the university website, and sent several emails to ask questions and clarify information.