The process of preparing for university can often seem never-ending, with various steps and requirements before you even submit your application. However, at the Oxford Scholastica Academy, we’re working to make this process easier and more straightforward for...
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You’ve Done the Career Test and the Uni Prep Report: Now What?
The process of preparing for university can often seem never-ending, with various steps and requirements before you even submit your application. However, at the Oxford Scholastica Academy, we’re working to make this process easier and more...
A Day in the Life of an Oxford Scholastica Student: The First Monday
Hello, I’m Abaigeal or Abby for short, and I attended Oxford Scholastica’s residential summer school as a Discover Business student. During the Business course, I studied various topics across the large spectrum that is the world of business, including supply and...
Mastering Writing Competitions: Insider Tips from a Two-Time Winner
I’m Costas, a third-year History and Spanish student at the University of Oxford. During my time in secondary school and sixth form, I participated in various writing competitions, and I was able to win two of them (the national ISMLA Original Writing Competition and...
Beyond the Bar: 15 Must-Read Books for Future Lawyers
Reading within and around your subject, widely and in depth, is one of the most important things you can do to prepare yourself for a future in Law. So, we’ve put together a list of essential books to include on your reading list as a prospective or current Law...
A Day in the Life of an Oxford Scholastica Tutor
Hello! I’m Alyssa, one of the Creative Writing tutors at the Oxford Scholastica Academy. In addition to my wonderful role at Oxford Scholastica, I’m an editor and a DPhil (PhD) student of Literary Translation at the University of Oxford, where I also teach and convene...
What to Pack for University: The Ultimate Guide
So, you’re going to university? Congratulations! You’re about to embark on a huge adventure. For many of us, university is our first time living away from home, often in a new city – for some, even a new country. While this is one of the most exciting challenges you...
Which Careers Can You Pursue With a Modern Foreign Languages Degree?
Studying a modern foreign language opens the door to a multitude of career opportunities – not just teaching! The ability to communicate with a variety of people, and to understand and value many cultures and walks of life, is invaluable. Studying a Modern Foreign...
Here’s Everything that Happens on an Oxford Scholastica Challenge Afternoon
Challenge Afternoons are a unique highlight of our Oxford Scholastica residential summer schools. They provide students with a hands-on learning experience in their chosen subjects as they put their theoretical knowledge into practice. The afternoon is deliberately...
Benefits of a Creative Writing Programme at the Oxford Scholastica Academy
Creative writing can be a valuable skill to practise for personal development, but it can also help you progress academically. It’s an opportunity to delve into your imagination, challenge your creative potential, and explore your thoughts and feelings. Creative...
The Ultimate Guide to Academic Planning: A Student’s Handbook
Planning is a vital skill in all areas and phases of life, but especially in academia with the need to keep track of deadlines, stay organised and make time for revision. Academic planning highlights the steps you can take to achieve your academic goals. This can...
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