Welcome back! Let’s hear about what the second full day of the program had in store- it was a hot one! After breakfast in their new homes, the students were guided to their classrooms, ready to get back into their new classes.
A rare UK heatwave meant that our students could enjoy some downtime post- classes in the sun, having lunch on King’s Parade or chilling back at the college outdoor spaces. Or if students fancied hanging out in the shade, they could head over to the T-Shirt Painting club, which allowed the students to show off their creative talents and relax with some tunes playing in the background. This program’s attendance was enormous- a perfect alternative away from the heat outside!
Meanwhile, in the spirit of Olympic competition, chess enthusiasts from across the globe gathered to battle it during our very own Chess Olympics. As students went head to head, they had the chance to win points for the overarching Ice versus Fire competition, to add to the tally from the Instravangza and daily trivia questions.
Today also saw the start of the Taster Courses, where students have the chance to try out something new for a couple days, as a supplement to their regular morning classes. This week’s courses include Creative Writing and Young Leaders!
After dinner, the evening’s lecture saw a direct descendent of Charles Dickens taking us through the life of the most famous novelist of the Victorian era. What an opportunity for the students to be given an intimate glimpse into the life and works of one of the great writers, through the eyes of someone who carries his bloodline!
Following on from such an insightful lecture, we held a History Trivia Quiz, for the avid quizzers and history buffs of the cohort! This included a range of history questions, modern and ancient, from events all over the world, testing the students’ knowledge of the past. Students could also spend their time exploring the hidden gems of Cambridge in the evening sun, or hanging out back at their college lawns.
Come back tomorrow to hear all about the midway point of week one, and check out our Instagram Story for more daily updates! (@reachcambridge)
