One of the things I most enjoyed about the trip was when a Cambridge student personally toured us around. This is because not only did we get to admire the fascinating and antique architecture Cambridge presents but also we were able to get a view on what it was like to be a student at […]
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Elliot Wade blogs about the Yr 11 scholars’ trip to Fitzwilliam College
With the trauma of the maths mock exam still fresh in their minds, 20 year 11s staggered from the hall to a waiting bus bound for Cambridge. A short ride later we had arrived at Mr Gloucester’s alma mater: Fitzwilliam College. We were there to explore the college, learn about student life and the mysterious […]
Finn Corbett (Y12) reports and reflects on a series of debates at the Cambridge Union on 9th November.
On Thursday the 9th of November at 5:45, our small group of debating enthusiasts departed for Cambridge. We were lucky enough to hear two debates that day, one emergency debate and then the full debate, which ran from about 8.00 to 9:30. The motion of the emergency debate was “This house believes that if you […]
Year 7 Scholars Isabel and Felix, Blog their trip to Cambridge.
Academic Scholars Trip to Cambridge After arriving in Cambridge, we ate our packed lunches. We then walked past the Mathematical Bridge-a structure translated from written words on a piece of paper to a bridge. St Catherine’s was the next piece of history that we saw. We learnt that the acoustics within are outstanding […]
8 Quick Tips to get into Cambridge! By Cambridge bound Teresa Tien (2017)
8 tips to applying for Cam maths Go to Maths clinics if you really need help, especially during exam period. Offer help to others, being a “teacher” helps you speak out during later interviews. Often look for more than 1 answers to a question. Do loads of past papers – there is no easier way. […]