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Program 1: Summer 2018 – Day 13

Despite it only feeling like five minutes ago since Reach Summer 2018 began, our second round of weekend excursions has begun. The last week has been filled with fun, activities and learning, but it’s also been hard work, and so everyone was in need of some adventure. We at Reach Cambridge like to think that…

Program 1: Summer 2018 – Day 12

We were glad to see the sun back out and shining for this fun-filled Friday after a couple of grey days here in Cambridge! As usual our day kicked off with a diverse range of engaging classes. The English as a Second Language Class had a particularly fun morning taking on the role of film…

Program 1: Summer 2018 – Day 11

We’re now over half way through the first summer program! Exciting times! All of our students are now settled into Cambridge and still doing a whole load of exciting activities, workshops and classes. Like every day at Reach, today has been packed with both interesting and fun things to keep our students occupied. A highlight…

Program 1: Summer 2018 – Day 10

Today marked a particularly exciting day for students and teachers at Reach, with several classes taking trips out to sites around Cambridge, seizing learning opportunities outside the classroom. The staff team even joined in on the fun with a group workout after our morning meeting! The English Literature class were lucky enough to experience not…

Program 1: Summer 2018 – Day 9

A slightly cooler temperature and light drizzle this morning was a welcome change to the heat and intense sun we’ve had over the past week. Today students went to class as usual, learning about everything from radiology and anatomy in medicine, to an introduction to modernism in English literature. They then headed into town for…

Program 1: Summer 2018 – Day 7

Reachers across Cambridge were excited to wake up bright and early this morning to kick off our much-anticipated trip to London. With the sun shining brightly and balmy temperatures predicted for the day, tiredness from the previous day’s excursion was quickly forgotten, as the bus journey provided plenty of opportunity for napping! First stop was…

Progam 1: Summer 2018 – Day 5

Today students went to class as normal, and the students from Medicine and Life sciences went across to a new classroom near Reach Hall, where they were able to perform exciting dissections and experiments! The students from Physics and Astronomy also went on a trip to Centre for Computer History, where they played Tetris on…

Program 1: Summer 2018 – Day 3

Today marked the start of the Reach Programme Running club. Led by senior member of staff David, a significant number of our students opted for an early start, exercise and some fresh air. The subsequent breakfast was especially well-deserved and they approached the morning with fresh minds. Classes continued this morning, and the students have…

Program 1: Summer 2018 – Day 2

Another great day at Reach Cambridge! After a filling breakfast, the students headed to another exciting dayy of classes. All of the students are really engaging in the lessons, and we are so excited to see the progress they are already making! After class, the students headed into town for lunch and more sightseeing, seizing…

Guest Post: Poppy Looks Forward to a Reach Summer!

Today’s guest post is written by another of our scholarship winners, Poppy, who is joining Reach Cambridge in Program 3. How does she feel about making friends in a brand new environment? Read on to find out! Friendship to me goes beyond words. I can try all I like, but my words can’t emphasise enough…