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When choosing where to study after sixth form, the campus of your college or university of choice can be a huge deciding factor - even more so when selecting a Clearing placement, as there can be less opportunity to visit the campus and surrounding areas.

However, thanks to a wealth of online guides and information, choosing a Clearing place without having previously visited the campus doesn’t have to be a stressful experience.

Clearing allows you to re-assess the best route to your career path of choice; a standard, academically focussed degree is not for everyone.

Increasingly, vocational courses are being advocated as the ideal route for those wishing to get on-the-job experience as they study. Employers are increasingly looking for more practical, skills-based training which allows employees to be more effective on the job.

Sometimes, these courses can initially go overlooked, as they are not always seen as the ‘traditional’ path of study, meaning that there is plenty of opportunity to use Clearing to your advantage.

If, following your A-Level results, you are considering Clearing, you may find that the campus choices can be overwhelming, and it could be difficult to decide where best suits your learning, development and recreational needs.

Kent is famous as the Garden of England. However, it has a fabulous mix of countryside, town and city, as well as being right on the doorstep of London, with a good public transport network. The county's rural areas are well know for their beauty as well as opportunities they offer young people at agricultural companies and farms.

This makes Kent a top choice for students looking to get a quality education whilst still being in a prime location for culture and entertainment.

Hadlow College is often considered as the 'rural university', thanks to its location in the heart of the Kent countryside. The college often has a good selection of vocational courses available during Clearing, which are ideal for those looking for a more practical route into their chosen career.

The Foundation degree courses are suited to those who perhaps didn’t obtain the specific A-Level grades required for studying their course of choice, but still wish to study further and can later be 'topped up' into full degree courses, making them a great introduction into the area of study.

Based just outside Tonbridge, Hadlow is a 25 minute drive from Maidstone and just over an hour away from London by public transport.

Students can enjoy the rural lifestyle without feeling isolated the chance and embrace both culture and countryside!

The Hadlow campus has a range of agricultural facilities for its students, including a commercial farm, animal management unit, fisheries and an equestrian yard and international-sized riding arena. Students also benefit from superb sporting facilities and strong links with local businesses.

Hadlow College's careers advisors are available to discuss any questions regarding their courses or Clearing opportunities. Why not contact them or take a look at the courses available?