For a prospective student of literature or a self-confessed bookworm, there’s nothing quite as humbling as standing in the footsteps of Oxford’s rich alumni of literary giants....
Oxford’s Great Writers
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Brexit: The Student Guide
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what on earth a Brexit is, or been left frustrated by news articles that assume an existing level of knowledge on the subject, then this...
Preparing Students for Future Jobs
A few generations ago, going with the flow was enough. Most people in modernised society lived in nuclear families where a single income sufficed to buy a home, educate the...
A Day in the Life of a Cambridge Modern Languages Student
Modern Languages at Cambridge University Are you considering applying for an undergraduate degree in Modern and Medieval Languages (MML) at the University of Cambridge? If so,...
Productive Summer Activities for High School Students
Your final summer of high school is the perfect time to boost your CV and to cram your college and university applications with evidence of your commitment to extracurricular...
An Introduction to Punting
While an Oxford summer school offers no shortage of academic opportunities, it’s also a time for students to experience the city through a variety of engaging extracurricular...
Oxford’s Famous Sites
Whether you’re staying in the city for a day or for much longer, there are plenty of things to do when you visit Oxford. Here are some of the famous landmarks and most notable...
Mooting & Advocacy Skills: A Complete Guide
Advocacy is the skill of persuading other people to agree with your point of view. If you want to become a lawyer, you need to become a skilled advocate. Not only is advocacy...
Can Some People See Colours You Can’t?
Have you ever wondered if everyone else sees colour the same way as you do, or whether some people can see colours you can’t? We are able to experience colour because we have...
Creative Writing Tips
Some people will tell you that creative writing can’t be taught and that there are no hard and fast rules for success, and to an extent this is true: you need a little bit of...
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