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...
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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...
12 Best UK Universities for Engineering
Engineering is a field that propels the world forward, shaping the way we live, work and interact with technology. Aspiring engineers embark on a journey that demands dedication, problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation of specialised knowledge. Like all...
How to Foster Creative Thinking for Teenagers
Each year, our Oxford Scholastica summer school students are encouraged to develop an active and long-term mindset, as well as a collaborative perspective, to foster creative and innovative thinking.What Is Creative Thinking? Creative thinking involves generating...
10 Books Every Law Student Should Read
You'll often be told that you have to read around your subject in order to prepare for your university applications – but how do you find out what to read? Law is notoriously complicated and inaccessible, so it’s hard to know where to start. For that reason, we’ve...
A Day in the Life of an Oxford Fresher
Whether you’re still deciding if you’d like to apply to Oxford University, or you’ve got your place and will be arriving soon enough, it’s very reasonable to find out early what the daily schedule of an Oxford student looks like. Given Oxford’s unique routines and...
What Is Oxford Scholastica’s Got Talent?
"Oxford Scholastica’s Got Talent" is the highlight of a summer at the Oxford Scholastica Academy! At the end of our two-week residential programmes, we host our very own talent show for students and staff, commemorating all of the friendships and memories made over...
How Many GCSEs Should You Take?
For many high school students, choosing their GCSE subjects can feel like a daunting process. However, the most important thing is to make a decision that aligns with your interests and goals, strengths and long-term aspirations. Some worry about taking too many GCSEs...
2023’s Best Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School Students
From the ancient epic poems of Homer to the haunting short stories of Shirley Jackson, via Russian greats like Leo Tolstoy, and the formal experiments of Virginia Woolf, creative writing has been a crucial part of society for millennia. Whether through novels, poems...
A Week at an Oxford Scholastica Summer School: Part 2
Welcome to the second part of a week at an Oxford Scholastica summer school, where one of our Activities Coordinators (ACs), Toby, will take you through the second week of Oxford Scholastica’s flagship residential programme.What Is an Oxford Scholastica Summer School?...
Christmas Across the Centuries: Oxford’s Historical Festivities
As winter descends upon the city of Oxford, local festivities begin to transform the cobbled streets and ancient spires with plenty of Christmas cheer! Celebrations are in full swing across the city, as Santa's Grotto sprouts up in the Westgate Shopping Centre, Robin...
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