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Program 1: Explorer 2017 – Day 18

The penultimate day of Reach was action-packed; classes in the morning included delving into the mental habits of happiness in Psychology, and questioning what freedom means in 20th-Century Britain in the Politics & International Relations class. In Life Sciences & Medicine, students got into some problem-based learning, exploring clinical scenarios, and in English Literature &…

Program 1: Explorer 2017 – Day 5

You’d be forgiven for thinking the Reach Cambridge team looked a little bit smarter than usual today… Normally we are used to pulling off a mixture of sports kits, loose summer trousers and orange T-shirts in the knowledge that we will be on our feet for most of the day. Today, however, there was lipstick…

Program 1: Explorer 2017 – Day 3

After another large breakfast to fuel the day, the students confidently made their own way to class, having familiarised themselves with the streets of Cambridge. A range of exciting lessons awaited them, including special relativity in Physics and mindfulness in Psychology. In English Literature, the class acted out a scene from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, in…

Program 1: Explorer 2017 – Day 1

Today was our first full day of the Reach Program – and we had so much fun! The day began with a lovely breakfast in the fancy college dining halls. Students then were able to explore their subject in the first classes of the program. From psychology to economics, the students spent the morning doing…

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What Makes Reach Cambridge Unique?

As a centre of learning and excellence, populated by fascinating academics and beautiful historical buildings, it’s no wonder that Cambridge is a popular destination for international summer schools. Because of this, a question we are often asked is: What makes Reach Cambridge unique? As we prepare to meet our first cohort of students next week,…

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‘Reach Cambridge was definitely one of the best decisions I have made’ – Hadiya, 15

We were delighted to catch up with one of our first ever alumni from the Reach Cambridge SPRING Program, Hadiya. In this short blog, Hadiya tells us about her favourite memories from her time at Reach Cambridge and why she would recommend a Reach Cambridge experience to everyone! My name is Hadiya, I’m 15 years old…

Spring Program: Day 14(?!?)

The dreaded day has finally arrived. How is it the last day of the Spring program? The morning began with breakfast in Reach Hall, followed by a Humanities & Leadership workshop. This set the tone for the afternoon, when the students prepared two-minute presentations on leaders that inspired them. These presentations were delivered to a…

Spring Program: Day 6

We started our day by walking down to Côte Brasserie on Bridge Street, a local restaurant for a delicious Full English breakfast. Leaving with very full tummies, we headed back to Reach Hall, where our very own Director of Curriculum Monika gave students a very important lesson on interview techniques. This included the opportunity to practise honing their own…

Spring Program: Day 4

After a relaxing and sophisticated candlelit dinner last night at Downing College formal hall, we’re sure our students were feeling newly motivated when they headed to class this morning! As you can see on our Instagram story, the pre-lunchtime slot was dedicated to a study skills workshop. ‘Study skills’ can sound like a bit of a wishy-washy…

Spring Program: Day 2

Our first full day on the spring program has been action-packed and amazing! We started off with a lovely cooked breakfast before walking to Sidney Sussex College for morning class. David – a Sidney alumnus – gave the students a walking tour around the college, including the College Chapel, Dining Hall and Gardens.