5 Ways University Summer School Will Change Your Life

Spending time immersed in a university city is a great way to broaden your horizons and get a taster of student life. The summer course offered by Cambridge Immerse takes you through every facet of life as a Cambridge student. Living in student halls, you'll meet students enrolled at the university, learn from eminent experts and have a chance to explore parts of the city most tourists don't have access to.

Many university summer courses attract students from all over the world. The international aspect of the program is a learning experience in itself! Many summer schools will also organize trips and activities to help participants build lasting friendships through shared experiences. In Cambridge, you could learn to play croquet, experience your first ever 'bop', hop on a bus to 'the other place' (hint: it starts with "Ox..."), and enjoy free time strolling by the river with your summer school course-mates – many of whom are likely to remain part of your new international network.

Attending a summer course will help you demonstrate your commitment to your chosen subject, give you valuable experiences to discuss in your application, and could even provide you with insider tips and advice about admissions. On the Cambridge Immerse program, summer school tutors are on hand to help with interview practice, your personal statement, and to answer any questions you might have about applications.

Starting university is a huge transition, and summer school is the perfect way to make sure you're ready for what's ahead. Now's the time to ask all those questions you thought were 'stupid' (they're not), get to grips with all the jargon, and at the same time explore a location you might soon be studying in full-time. After the immersive experience of summer school, arriving for your first 'real' week on campus will be much less daunting – though just as exciting!

Like the idea of spending your summer gazing at the majestic towers of King’s College Chapel, walking in the footsteps of countless celebrated thinkers, and indulging in the world-famous Fitzbillies’ Chelsea buns? Check out Cambridge Immerse’s summer school program.