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Clearing success story: Portsmouth
Read about Hibah's experience of getting a place through Clearing to study Media & Digital Practice at the University of Portsmouth.

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What is your name?
Hibah
What degree are you studying and where?
BA (Hons) Media and Digital Practice, University of Portsmouth.
Why did you enter Clearing?
I had accepted an offer from another university and applied for accommodation. A week before Clearing, I decided to change as I was worried it was too far from home.
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What factors made you finally settle on the course you chose?
While I was waiting for the change in university to be confirmed, I worried my space would be given to someone else. The Head of Media at Portsmouth called me up and reassured me that my place was secure, which I really appreciated.
Did you find a place to live easily?
My biggest worry about Clearing was not getting a place in time and having to go through private housing and not having the experience of living in halls. I overcame it by going through private halls and still experiencing the ‘halls of residence’ life.
Have you enjoyed your course and time at uni?
Yes. At Freshers’ Fair, I was amazed by the number of student groups on offer. The best thing about getting a place at Portsmouth is the University being so tight-knit.
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