Residential study programs for 14-18 year olds in Cambridge, UK.
Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle It’s the second day of the excursion weekend! Yesterday we had a chance to see Shakespeare’s play, and today it was time to see his birthplace. The greatest English writer and dramatist was born and is buried here in Stratford-upon-Avon. But before that, we experienced another way of getting into the…
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 2 – Day 6
AKA The London Exploration Day Excited faces greeted the two coaches as they pulled up outside Downing site under the ashen sky and tumbling clouds – for today was excursion day! After a couple hours on the coach, the students arrived in London and were separated into two groups depending on the activities of the…
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 2 – Day 5
It's Friyay! The first week flew by! We are still full of energy. For some students, the day started with an educational trip around Cambridge, to look at bridges as an...
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 2 – Day 4
Day 4 started with cloudy weather but thankfully it didn't last long. Something to be happy about! Speaking of which, Psychology students learnt about different routes to happiness today, focusing...
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 2 – Day 3
Today was a particularly inspiring day for the Reach Cambridge students! Getting into the zone/wig in ESL The day began with Running Club, which had a great turnout and helped...
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 2 – Day 2
Cambridge was basking in golden sunshine on Day 2 here at Reach, fitting for the radiant, effervescent atmosphere that is building within the group. It is so heartwarming to see...
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 2 – Day 1
Hello everyone! We are so excited to announce that Program 2 successfully kicked off today! The students are all settled in and are getting to know the people in their corridor, in their college and around them. In the morning, they had their first lessons, where they met their expert teachers and more of their…
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 2 – Day 0
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. It’s been a busy and beautiful day here in Cambridge and we have been…
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 1 – Day 12
The last day of Program 1 at Reach Cambridge was bittersweet. It has been a truly amazing two weeks and it’s been sad saying goodbye to the students we have gotten to know so well over the last few weeks. The day kicked off with the last morning of classes, culminating in the presentation of…
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 1 – Day 11
Today was a big day, full of loads of fun activities and some bonding between students and staff, in the run up to departure day. It’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of Program 1! Yesterday, students Maggie, Emma and Katherine decided to witness some thespian talent in King’s College Fellows Garden. The Cambridge Shakespeare…
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 1 – Day 10
We’re halfway through Week 2 of Program 1 and from a supervisor’s perspective, things have been going really well so far. It’s clear that the students have made lots of great relationships within their classes and through the various evening activities that have been running. Today we had a karaoke night which turned into a dance rehearsal/samba session! It…
Read MoreSummer 2019: Program 1 – Day 9
Today was yet another incredibly exciting and busy day for the students here at Reach Cambridge. After a fun-filled day yesterday – highlights included a thought-provoking talk about masculinity in the 21st century and a spooky ghost tour through the colleges of Cambridge – students were treated to a range of sporting and educational activities….
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