Residential study programs for 14-18 year olds in Cambridge, UK.
Welcome to the Reach Cambridge Summer Blog Here you will find a written update of the day’s events, written by members of the Reach Cambridge staff. We hope it will be an enjoyable and useful resource for parents and students alike. If you’ve seen our daily blogs from previous years, you may notice a new addition…
Read MoreSpring 2018: Day 10
Despite the rain lashing down first thing in the morning, Thursday began with a traditional English breakfast at a local restaurant for all of our students. This gave those who had not been here for week 1 the chance to sample a full breakfast, with Kate on hand to provide a series of fun facts…
Read MoreSpring 2018: Day 8
As our students are all well and truly settled in to life at Reach having spent yesterday bonding and getting to know each other, today was the perfect day to take them on their second official excursion. This morning, we headed off to the beautiful local town of Ely. Just a 10 minute train ride…
Read MoreSpring 2018: Day 6
A bittersweet day in Cambridge as we prepare to say goodbye to our week 1 students, but excited to welcome our next students tomorrow for week 2. Despite the rainy day, the students had another jam-packed and enjoyable schedule. The day started off with a Public Speaking workshop by Jenny. Students analysed good and bad…
Read MoreReach Friendships: A Staff Perspective
Over the last few weeks, we’ve focussed on what wonderful friendships students can make – and have made – during their time at Reach. We’ve also looked at what friendship means in a more general sense in this global, well-connected world. We thought now would be a great time, as we bring friendship fortnight to…
Read MoreGuest Post: Friendship Through My Eyes
To celebrate our extension of Friendship Fortnight, new 2018 student Kharanshu has written a reflective piece about the many facets of friendship, and the importance of cherishing old friends and making new ones. He’s really looking forward to making new friends in a few short weeks on our Spring program! In today’s social media driven world,…
Read MoreSic Itur Ad Astra: Our motto
Ars Gratia Artis (Art for art’s sake) - MGM StudiosSuperbia in Proelio (Pride in battle) – Manchester City FC Hinc lucem et pocula (From this place, we gain enlightenment and...
Read MoreHow to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Like me, maybe you started the year with a clear set of goals and a lot of motivation. It's all about balance! But now it’s the middle of January and...
Read More7: TWELVE DAYS OF REACH – Seven(+) Excursion Destinations!
At Reach, we want to make sure our students have an enjoyable, rounded experience, and see many delights the UK has to offer. Whilst Cambridge is an historic and beautiful city, it’s nice to take a day out here and there to visit other attractions around England. Previous destinations have included Warwick Castle, Brighton seaside…
Read More8: TWELVE DAYS OF REACH – Eight Student Perspectives
It’s Day Eight of our Twelve Days of Reach countdown. So far we’ve brought you our ‘Sounds of Twelve Summers’ playlist, 11 fun facts about Cambridge, 10 favourite photos, and a photo gallery focusing on the 9 courses available during our Spring program. Today, you’ll hear directly from students who have joined us over the years,…
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