“I found it extremely motivating, it's been an amazing experience for me - one that I will cherish.”
JackStudent
Higher Education Residential
Higher Education and Leadership Programme for Gifted and Talented year 8 or year 9. Raise awareness of Higher Education, develop leadership skills and increase confidence, teamwork and personal aspirations.
rated the programme 4 or above out of 5
felt energised and excited about their future post programme
of students more confident as a result of the programme
Higher Education Aims
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Increase students’ awareness of the University of Cambridge, the Colleges and of Higher Education in general.
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Enable students to discover what they can study at university, tuition style and student lifestyle.
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Inspire the students with stories of what the alumni of Cambridge colleges go on to do.
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Encourage students to take personal responsibility for their futures; to be proactive in their approach to their studies and the future benefits of doing so.
Leadership Aims
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Help the students to understand what it means to be a leader.
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Communicate the importance of leadership and the future leadership needs for society.
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Foster the belief that with gifts/ talents comes a responsibility to use them for the better of others.
Personal Development Aims
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Open students’ minds to goal setting and equip them with time management skills.
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Help students to gain confidence through a talent show, public speaking workshops and feedback sessions.
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Provide a fun, interactive and motivational boost which the students and teachers will remember.