Has University been any different coming through clearing rather than the traditional route?

Has University been any different coming through clearing rather than the traditional route?
NO, not in the slightest
the only difference is how I applied…..

• I called Staffordshire University Clearing
• I went through grades with a Clearing staff member
• I then got transferred through to the tutor, who told me about the course and assessed my grades
• I spoke about myself, what I had done previously to applying (GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs, college and work roles that related to the course)
• Apply on www.ucas.com filling out the course you have been accepted on and personal statement

From then it was out of my hands! Waiting on a letter from the university congratulating me getting onto my course.

Within a week of applying through Clearing I would be starting university!

How is this happening so quickly!? I kept questioning myself will I still be involved in the university’s welcome week and be able to participate in all of the socials. I felt maybe everyone knows what they will be doing as soon as they move to their accommodation halls as they have known for months and I might be left out.
When I got to university this was not the case at all.
I was welcomed to every event on my course and socially throughout welcome week.

Yes, I was full of questions just like all the other new students phew!