'Clearing gave me time to think about my future'

Bianca Chivu said she could not wait to get into the world of work after graduating this summer

A woman who has qualified for a career in aviation management has said clearing gave her crucial time to think about her future.

Bianca Chivu's life was filled with anxiety when she had to decide her career path after her A-Level results.

However, the former Coventry University student who had originally planned to study Concept Art, said going through clearing "was the best thing that could have happened".

"I think clearing is a really good opportunity if you don't get the results you're expecting," she said.

She encouraged other people to be open to the clearing process, which she described as smooth, well organised and positive.

Ms Chivu said that she had loved her course, the university staff and had made some great friends.

She added that young people were expected to pick their future careers for the rest of their lives at an inexperienced age.

"There can be a stigma about applying through clearing - people thinking students are disinterested or less hard-working," she said.

"But it's absolutely 100% false and don't be discouraged to apply."

After graduating in July with a Bachelors degree, Ms Chivu said she was excited to enter the world of work.