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With Clearing and Adjustment underway, CONNECTED speaks to one Reading graduate who joined the University through Clearing and couldn\u2019t be happier at the opportunities the process provided her with.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Unsure she\u2019d chosen the right degree course in physiotherapy, Alice Nield took a gap year to consider her options before starting university. Following a period of work experience, Alice applied to the University of Reading through Clearing and secured a place on the BSc Food Science with Industrial Training<\/a> degree.<\/p>\n

Alice shares with CONNECTED why she feels Clearing and Adjustment is a beneficial process and how it helped her make the right decision for her future.<\/p>\n

The Clearing journey<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Alice explains why she decided to go into Clearing and how she navigated the process.<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cDuring my gap year I worked in the food hall at Marks & Spencer. I\u2019ve always loved food, and after seeing all these innovative new products entering the shelves in Marks & Spencer, I decided I wanted to be a part of the food industry. I also gained further work experience where I got to see the Domino\u2019s garlic and herb dip pot being produced on a large scale. It was really fun and reassured me that food science was the right degree course for me.<\/p>\n

\u201cI decided to decline my physiotherapy degree offers and enter Clearing and Adjustment instead to secure a place studying food science. Prior to entering the Clearing process, I had some email conversations with the Admissions Team at Reading and they were very helpful and calm which helped me to stay relaxed.<\/p>\n

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“I researched online the different food science courses and I had heard great things about Reading\u2019s Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences through my school.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cWhen Clearing opened, I saw that Reading had spaces available on their food science degree, so I rang them up and secured my place.<\/p>\n

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“Clearing gave me the opportunity to change my mind about my degree course, giving me more time to think through my options and make the right decision for my future.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Looking back<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Alice has no regrets about her decision to study food science at Reading, and now enjoys her role as an Outreach Officer for the University\u2019s Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have loved every minute of being at Reading and am so, so glad that I made the decision to study food science here,\u201d Alice enthused.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve loved getting involved in outreach activities and Open Days, and I have made some great like-minded friends here.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“I had so much fun conducting experiments in the pilot plant at the University, which enables students to experience a small scale production environment and even make their own food and drink products. We did lots of practical work in here during the degree, making everything from sausages and bread to ice cream.<\/p>\n

\u201cI now work for Reading\u2019s Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, working with the NCBE [National Centre for Biotechnology Education] who sell science kits to schools.<\/p>\n

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I train up final year food science students to go into schools and teach practical lessons, and I help out with Open Days, Visit Days and career fairs. It\u2019s really fun and I\u2019ve been involved in lots of exciting projects since graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Top tips<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Whether students find themselves in Clearing and Adjustment unexpectedly, or by choice, it can seem stressful on the day. Alice emphasises that there are benefits to going through the process.<\/p>\n

Alice explained: \u201cGoing through Clearing was a definite benefit for me \u2013 by the time I\u2019d worked out what degree course I wanted to study, I would have had to wait another year before attending university if it wasn\u2019t for Clearing.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn results day itself my advice is don\u2019t worry. It may seem stressful, but take it as it comes and you will find the right course and university for you. Don\u2019t feel like you have to share your results with friends if you don\u2019t want to.<\/p>\n

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“If you do find yourself in Clearing and Adjustment, have an open mind and keep your options open.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Find out more<\/a> about Clearing and Adjustment at Reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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