It’s well known that colleges receive more applications than places. US News reports that Stanford University, for example, has an overall acceptance rate of just 4%. This means...
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A Day in the Life of a Medical Student
Life as a medical student is very varied. It largely depends on the speciality you're placed with and how your team of doctors chooses to include you. Mostly, medical students...
Oxford Union: A Legacy of Debate & Distinguished Speakers
The Oxford Union, one of the UK's oldest debating societies, has hosted an impressive array of influential guests since its founding in 1823, including Michael Jackson and the...
What Was the League of Nations?
The League of Nations was the first global institution to be established in the modern world. Set up in 1920, it heralded a new era of international relations. Significantly, it...
What Is the Mock Clinic Challenge?
All of our Oxford summer courses at the Oxford Scholastica Academy include a Challenge. These Challenges allow you to put everything you’ve learnt over the course of the...
How to Use LinkedIn Effectively
LinkedIn is a valuable resource for students and graduates. Whether you’re a high school student or a recent graduate looking to create professional connections for the first...
How to Stay Focused in Class
You walk into your high school science classroom with a rush of energy. You sit down into a sturdy chair and pull out a pen and notebook, ready to engage with today’s lecture. As...
Why Study Medicine?
Medicine is a field dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions that affect individuals and communities. It encompasses a range of health care...
How to Become a Doctor
Everyone has their own preconceptions and stereotypes about what a career as a doctor entails, but how much do we actually know about the realities of studying and working within...
A Complete Guide to the Fields of Engineering
Are you thinking about becoming an engineer? Engineering is the art of designing and building, and it can be broken down into six areas, encompassing everything from...
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