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Job Guidance for Uncertain University Students

Choosing a career after graduation is overwhelming. Visit your university's career centre for guidance. Reflect on strengths and interests, research potential careers, gain work experience, and be open to change.

Singapore Diaries - Part One

Introducing the 'Singapore Diaries' - a three-part article series from our on-course staff about what students on our 2019 summer courses in Singapore enjoyed during their time there.

Singapore Diaries - Part Two

Day 4 & 5 in Singapore: Workshops, museum visits, and stunning views from Marina Bay Sands. Students explored ArtScience Museum, experienced interactive installations, and discovered the history of Wonderland. Tutorials and mock interviews showcased their progress.

Singapore Diaries - Part Three

Students arrived, had seminars, workshops, and explored Singapore. They wrote essays, prepared for Dragons Den, and visited attractions like ArtScience Museum and Gardens by the Bay. Tutorials, mock interviews, and graduation followed.

Somerville College – Alumni

Oxford Summer Courses takes place at Somerville College, one of the first women's colleges in Oxford. It has an impressive alumni list, including Margaret Thatcher and Indira Ghandi. Cornelia Sorabji, a trailblazer in law, studied there.

How to Stand Out Academically: Part 2

Explore resources to expand your academic knowledge: podcasts like "In Our Time" and "Freakonomics," Oxford's General Philosophy Lectures, and recommended books like "What is the Name of This Book?".

Could You Start Your Own Social Enterprise?

Tanya Bakshi, an Oxford Leadership alumna, founded Youniverse to promote positive mental health. They conduct workshops and activities for children, teenagers, and adults.

Strange Oxford Traditions: May Morning

Celebrate May Morning in Oxford with all-night parties, sunrise gathering under Magdalen College's tower, choir singing for 500 years, brass bands, Morris Dancing, pubs, and coffee shops. Join Oxford Summer Courses for an unforgettable experience.

Students in the Driving Seat, By Emily Spicer

At Agora School, students take control of their education by choosing their own projects. Teachers act as guides, not lecturers. It's a proven approach where students thrive.

Student Review of Studying at Oxford Summer Courses

Attending Oxford Summer Courses was the best decision ever. Studying physics was invaluable and we visited the Oxford Physics Research labs for hands-on learning. Our tutor was supportive, and the Residential Deans were helpful mentors.

Is it Safe to Study Abroad in 2021?

Study abroad in 2022 is possible despite COVID-19 challenges. Universities and course providers implement safety measures. Global vaccinations progress, visas are granted. Follow health guidelines, apply now for Oxford Summer Courses.

Studying Medicine in Europe

Considering studying medicine abroad? This blog provides key information. European medical schools offer advantages, lower costs compared to the US. Top-ranked institutions include Oxford, Harvard, and Cambridge. Many countries teach medicine in English.