University Archives - Reach Cambridge

Courtney Fowler In Best Of, Blog, Cambridge, Reach Students, University

Reach Cambridge students with international flag face paint, celebrating diversity at a cultural festival.

Celebrating 20 Years of Lifelong Connections at Reach Cambridge

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Reach Cambridge, we reflect on two decades of giving students the chance to experience academic growth, personal development, and lifelong connections in historic...

Students at Reach Cambridge pose in bright pink parrot onesies, showcasing creativity and fun in front of a historic building.

Unleashing Creativity and Innovation at Reach Cambridge

Reach Cambridge has long been a beacon of innovation and creativity. For twenty years, we have been dedicated to creating an environment that inspires students to think differently and explore...

Students punting on the River Cam under the historic Bridge of Sighs at St John's College, Cambridge, on a sunny day.

Reach Cambridge 20th Anniversary Inspiring Surroundings

One of the unique aspects of Reach Cambridge is our stunning location. Situated in the historic city of Cambridge, students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an environment rich...

A smiling student sitting on the grass, writing in a notebook during a sunny day at Reach Cambridge.

Reflecting on 20 Years of Personal Growth at Reach Cambridge

As Reach Cambridge marks its 20th anniversary, we reflect with pride on two decades of encouraging students’ personal growth. We have always believed in the perfect balance with students able...

A group of Reach Cambridge students proudly display their certificates while posing in front of a historic Cambridge University building.

Celebrating 20 Years of Academic Excellence at Reach Cambridge

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Reach Cambridge, we reflect on two decades of fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and global connections in historic Cambridge. From humble beginnings, we've...

Marija Liuzinaite In Blog, University

Preparing for the Future: The Lifelong Advantage of Transferrable Skills

Going out into the world after school is a thrilling adventure, it’s a journey of self-discovery, and a leap towards shaping your future. There’s a powerful tool that often goes unnoticed but can really impact your entire university experience and beyond – transferrable skills. These are flexible abilities and qualities that you can apply across…

Luke In Academic, Student Life, University

How to Write an Essay

Newest member of the Reach Cambridge year-round team, Luke, gives you some pointers on how to write a good essay. (Luke has a BA from the University of Cambridge in Classics, so we reckon he knows his stuff!) Whether it be in school or university, the skill of how to write a good essay is a…

Where Are They Now?: ‘Reach prepared me for university life’

Beatriz is a Reach Cambridge Alumna 2014. She is now studying at a top-ranking UK university. Her story is especially worth reading for anyone who isn’t sure yet what subject they want to devote their time to studying… What to Study? Four summers ago I attended Reach Cambridge, where I studied Psychology for three weeks….

Guest Post: Sabre Education

Every summer, Reach Cambridge students band together to raise money – and awareness – for Sabre Education, a charity that works to provide education in rural Ghana. Students involved in the Community Outreach add-on learn project management skills as they collaborate on fundraising events. Then the remaining students, plus supervisors, staff, and even the townspeople…

Spring 2018: Day 9

The students were up early again today, and after a continental breakfast they headed off to their subject-specific classes. In medicine, the students explored sensory perception with their specialist tutor. After studying the theory, students experienced ‘The Third Hand Illusion’. In this experiment, a prosthetic arm was placed next to the real right-hand arm. A…