We had an incredibly day at Reach today! Today we held the interdisciplinary day! Classes joined together in the morning for debating workshops; learning public speaking skills and honing in on their assigned subject. In the afternoon, the students had the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of some remarkable speakers as they got to debate at the Cambridge Union. The union has hosted some incredibly interesting speakers in the past including Winston Churchill, Stephen Hawking, Dame Judi Dench and Robert De Niro!
Stepping into its iconic chamber, surrounded by centuries of tradition and intellectual exchange, students couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and excitement as they prepared to add their own voices to the rich legacy of debate. The atmosphere is both grand and inspiring, and for many, speaking there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Each combined group were able to take part in various debates across the day. They tackled a range of thought-provoking topics, from the impact of social media and the rise of artificial intelligence to the relevance of exams and whether university should be free, bringing energy, insight, and passion to every argument.
The students had time to prepare their argument, either in favour or against the motion, before putting across their points to the chambers.
Continuing on from the debating lecture earlier in the week, the students impressed with their effortless public speaking and ability to persuade the audience in favour of their argument. There are certainly some future politicians amongst this year’s cohort!
Students had some great options for lunch, trying out different restaurants in Cambridge.
The students were in for a ghostly evening as they set off on our spine-tingling ghost tour around Cambridge. With the city streets shrouded in twilight, the atmosphere was perfectly eerie. From chilling tales of haunted halls to the mysterious stories of Little St Mary’s Lane, said to be one of the most haunted spots in Cambridge, there was no shortage of suspense. Some students even claimed to have spotted a couple of ghouls lurking in the shadows…
Come back tomorrow to hear all about the fourth day of week two, and as always, check out our Instagram and Tiktok for more daily updates! (@reachcambridge)
