Malvern College pupils hoping to apply to Oxford University and Cambridge University this year have been hearing first-hand from OMs about the student experience at these two prestigious universities.
On Wednesday 1st May, eight pupils headed to the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. The sun was shining, college gardens were looking beautiful, bells were chiming, undergraduates were wearing 'Sub Fusc' formal wear to take their final exams, pro-Palestinian demonstrators were exercising their right of free speech and Morris dancers were celebrating May Day. But best of all, Josi Jebens (EH.17-22) – currently studying Biochemistry at Merton) and Ani King (3.16-21) – reading English at Oriel - gave the group wonderful, guided tours of their colleges, and answered the pupils' many insightful questions about student life, academic work, and how best to prepare to apply to this elite university. It was a thoroughly enjoyable, informative, and inspirational day.
Two weeks later (Wednesday 15th May) a group of 10 Lower Sixth pupils, all considering applying to Cambridge University travelled to visit this prestigious university. The morning was spent looking round the older colleges, including Magdalene, King's, Pembroke and Peterhouse; and in the afternoon we saw parts of 'new Cambridge', including Robinson College and the Arts and Humanities faculties on the Sidgwick Site. Ginny Lawrence (6.16-21) showed us around the Engineering labs and gave us excellent insight into what student life is like. Dr Jeremy Thurlow answered pupils' questions about the rigorous application process and gave invaluable advice on how best to deal with the infamous interviews.
Two fantastic trips, three outstanding OMs, very happy pupils.
Words by Richard Thurlow, Head of Careers, Malvern College
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