First full day of Reach Program Two! After enjoying breakfast in college with their new friends, the students were guided to their classrooms, eager to begin. Reach Cambridge offers a wide array of subjects to cater to the diverse interests of our students. From Computer Science to English Literature, Social and Political Sciences, and many more, there’s truly something for everyone!
Following their morning classes, the students had some well-deserved free time to explore Cambridge and grab lunch before regrouping for the afternoon’s activities. With a variety of restaurants, shops, and food stalls, Cambridge offers our students plenty of choices!
When they had finished exploring what Cambridge has to offer, or having lunch with their new classmates, the students returned to their colleges for the annual scavenger hunt: The Instravaganza! The students were split into groups, and following a series of clues held by their supervisor, they tracked down and located various sights, and iconic Cambridge landmarks.
The students could win points for their team by taking the most creative photos at each spot, this year featuring Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree and a replica of Cambridge outside Great St Mary’s Church (photos of which can be seen on Instagram using the hashtag #reachcambridge2024)! This was also a great chance to gain points for the respective teams of Fire and Ice, in which every student is placed into, and is a recurring competition throughout the programs (with prizes!).
After a busy afternoon of tracking down clues, the students had some free time to rest before dinner and the first evening lecture of the summer. What better way to kick things off than with the One-Drum workshop, led by master Ghanaian drummer Abass Dodoo. Abass once again delivered a magnificent workshop for the new cohort, teaching them to drum in the traditional way it had been passed down to him through generations. It was a perfect finish to the first full day of the program!
Students were then able to spend some free time in town, before heading back to college to get some sleep after a busy day of exploring, and of course, drumming!
Come back tomorrow to hear all about the second day of Program Two, and check out our Instagram and Tiktok for more daily updates! (@reachcambridge)
