Residential study programs for 14-18 year olds in Cambridge, UK.
Having participated in the Politics and International Relations (IR) course of the Reach Cambridge summer school this year, I am glad to recommend the program to every aspiring student keen on deepening his or her knowledge in a particular subject, but also zealous to get to know an interesting bunch of people, and to experience…
Read MoreTrinity remembers her time at Reach Cambridge 2016
As I arrived at my accommodation in Cambridge, I was instantly made to feel at home, as I was shown to my room and got a first look at my surroundings for the coming week. Though the grounds and buildings were beautiful, I was still nervous about meeting my course mates. It was as we…
Read MoreHui Qing Talks about her Reach Experience
Each year Reach runs exciting Tailor Made Courses for visiting school groups. In this blog, Hui Qing from Singapore Chinese Girls’ School talks about her time in Cambridge. Enjoy!: REACH CAMBRIDGE EXPERIENCE 2015: TAILOR MADE COURSE, SCGS To say the experience with Reach Cambridge was unforgettable would be an understatement. Honestly, I don’t think any…
Read MoreReach Cambridge August 2016: Day 13
Even as the Summer School begins to draw to a close, the fun refuses to stop at Reach. On ‘Academic Thursday’ every student went on an excursion to London, tailored specifically for the subject course they have been studying here. I was lucky enough to accompany the Chemistry & Medicine and Biotechnology classes to both…
Read MoreReach Cambridge August 2016: Day 11
Time flies when you are having fun and as such the August Program sadly ends this week! Despite this, we still have lots of exciting activities lined up for the students before they go their separate ways. Today has been a very busy but smooth day, with students attending classes as per usual alongside many…
Read MoreReach Cambridge August 2016: Day 10
Following on from the excellent excursions this weekend, and with the welcome addition of the students from Cathedral school from Mumbai, the week got off to a flying start. The Biotechnology students went on a prestigious trip to Sanofi manufacturing park in Haverhill. This was an excellent opportunity to learn more about industrial practices in…
Read MoreReach Cambridge August 2016: Day 8
Today we visited the beautiful city of Oxford. In the morning, the students were split into teams for a scavenger hunt. Challenges included finding Einstein’s blackboard, taking a selfie with a porter and performing a 10 second concert outside the oldest music room in Europe. Everyone was very enthusiastic and took some great photos for the…
Read MoreReach Cambridge August 2016: Day 5
It’s been a jam-packed day at Reach Cambridge HQ. Everyone arrived to class spruced and ready for the Reach group photo, which took place straight after morning lessons. In the afternoon, some of the classes enjoyed a punting tour on the River Cam, while others continued to explore our tailor-made courses designed to give a…
Read MoreReach Cambridge August 2016: Day 4
The second day of lessons commenced and the spell of beautiful sunshine came to an end this morning. The traditional British weather returned but the students’ spirits did not decline with it! The mathematicians had their first experience of programming whilst the Biotechnology class had a trip to the Cambridge Science Centre. The excitement peaked…
Read MoreReach Cambridge August 2016: Day 3
After a great weekend in Norwich and Brighton, our students were excited to return to their classrooms and get stuck into their new academic courses! This also gave Reach staff and students a chance to extend a warm welcome to the new school groups from Indonesia, Singapore and China. In the morning, all of the…
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