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...
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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...
100 Best Books of All Time for High School Students
By reading widely and often, we’re able to glimpse perspectives across time and place that we might otherwise never have access to. There’s possibly no greater way to learn about the world around us than by nestling amongst the pages of a great novel! With that in...
What Is a Ceilidh and Why Do We Host One at Oxford Scholastica?
The ceilidh, pronounced “kay-lee”, is a traditional Gaelic social gathering, common in Celtic countries like Scotland and Ireland. A folk tradition that’s hundreds of years old, most people associate it with traditional dancing and music. The ceilidh tradition is a...
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Your GCSEs are likely the first really important school exams you’ll sit. Studying GCSEs sets you up for A-level study, and you may need to achieve certain GCSE grades in order to take certain A-level subjects. Your GCSE grades will also appear on your university...
A Word a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Medical Terms for Aspiring Med Students
Doctors, nurses and surgeons have the vital task of communicating with patients and families, informing them about diagnoses and treatment options, and answering any questions that may arise. For this reason, medical professionals need to pay extra attention when...
14 Books to Read at Your Teen Book Club
Reading not only enriches the mind; it also connects us across borders and between cultures. Books offer us the opportunity to discuss and debate key themes and characters, and hear and be inspired by others’ thoughts and ideas. It’s a rewarding – and very fun! –...
Top Tips for Academic Writing from PhD Candidates
Academic writing is very different from writing a story, or jotting down musings in your journal – sometimes, the added style guidelines and referencing rules can seem restrictive and even pointless. If you’re looking to hone your academic writing skills, whether to...
Everything We Wish We Knew When Applying to University
Applying to university can be a very stressful time, and teenagers are often making decisions that will significantly impact their futures without feeling fully confident in their preparations (OxBright, 2023). We firmly believe in the positive impact of role models...
The 25 Best Walks In and Around Oxford
Oxford is a city famous for its dreaming spires, with college buildings ranging from the twelfth to the 21st century demonstrating the greatest works of some of England’s most famous architects. Visitors to the city will also be impressed with the large parks and...
What’s the Difference Between an Online Summer School and an In-Person Summer School?
Academic summer schools are an incredibly popular way to maintain academic focus over the school holidays, and they continue to evolve beyond the typical school curriculum. When it comes to choosing the summer school that’s right for you, it’s important to make an...
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