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How Brad’s contextual offer gave him the chance to join a Summer School that prepared him for university life.

Student Views | 19 December 202312 February 2024

By Brad, BSc(Hons) Cyber Security and Digital Forensics student.

Our student, Brad, shares how his contextual offer from UWE Bristol gave him the chance to attend a Summer School before joining university. He tells us how this experience helped to learn more about student life and calmed his nerves about starting his course. Keep reading to find out more about Brad’s story.

How Chantelle’s contextual offer gave her a chance to study at university and help her achieve her dream of helping people.

Student Views | 19 December 202319 December 2023

By Chantelle, BA(Hons) Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) student.

Our student, Chantelle, shares how her contextual offer gave her the opportunity to study at university, when she didn’t think this was an option for her. She tells us how this experience changed her life and boosted her self-confidence. Keep reading to find out more about Chantelle’s story.

How my PhD at UWE Bristol has helped me to pursue my passion.

Student Views | 7 January 20227 January 2022

By Anna, PhD student.

Our PhD student, Anna, tells us how she pursued her passion for community-led housing and social change through postgraduate research study. Anna shares how she gained funding for her PhD and how UWE Bristol have supported her as a mature student. Read more about Anna’s story.

How Clearing gave me a second chance to study at university.

Student Views | 12 July 202112 July 2021

By Chris, BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Science Communication

UWE Bristol student, Chris, tells us how Clearing enabled him to apply to university after he decided to make a career change. He shares what it’s like phoning the Admissions team on results day, and how they helped him to narrow down his options. Read Chris’s story.

How Clearing opened doors for me on results day.

Student Views | 25 June 202111 November 2021

By India, BA(Hons) Broadcast Journalism.

UWE Bristol student, India, tells us how calling our Clearing hotline helped to reassure her when she faced difficult decisions on results day. She shares why she chose UWE Bristol and the support she’s received throughout the process. Keep reading to hear India’s story.

How Clearing gave me back my control on results day.

Student Views | 25 June 202129 June 2021

By Saffron, BA(Hons) Education

UWE Bristol student, Saffron, tells us how Clearing gave her different options when she narrowly missed the grades she needed for her course. She shares her experience of calling the Admissions team on results day, and how Clearing enabled her to move to another course. Keep reading to hear Saffron’s story.