Creative Writing Summer School Cambridge 16-17 yrs OSC
Course Details
Discover the power of words with the Creative Writing Cambridge summer school at Oxford Summer Courses. Designed for 16-17-year-old students, it’s where you'll explore the world of fiction, prose, and poetry in a laid-back and engaging atmosphere. Learn the ins and outs of creative writing from experienced tutors as you take part in interactive seminars and small-group tutorials. Broaden your skills with fun and insightful masterclasses and chat with experts about future career paths. You can even check out some cool Cambridge colleges. Set your goals high, soak up all the knowledge you can, and get ready to unleash your creativity like never before.
Accomodation
- Experience what it’s like to be a student in Cambridge, with two weeks in a historic college
- Breakfast and dinner served daily in the college dining hall or a recommended local restaurant
- Take advantage of college social spaces
- Celebrate each week with a formal dinner in true Cambridge style
Tuition
- Our world-class tutors are chosen for their experience, knowledge and teaching skills
- Average class size is seven students, no more than ten
- Experience university-style teaching through seminars and 1-to-1 tutorials
- Learn essential life skills, like critical thinking and debating, in our masterclasses
Extracurricular Activities:
- Take a guided tour of Cambridge, focusing on its rich university history
- A mix of organised activities, outings and free time, give you time to explore
- Excursions include visits to landmark sites such as Westminster in London, the historic dockyards at Portsmouth and dramatic Warwick Castle.
- Discover the wonder of the bop (the Oxford and Cambridge name for dancing)
- A busy schedule of evening activities gives you time to make new friends
- End the two weeks with a graduation ceremony, formal dinner and bop
Oxford Summer Courses was established in 2010 by two Oxford University alumni, Harry Hortyn and Robert Phipps. Offering a diverse range of over 40 subjects tailored for ages 9 to 24, their summer courses are hosted at prestigious university colleges and boarding schools in iconic cities including Oxford, Cambridge, London, and more. In 2023 alone, over 2,380 students experienced Oxford Summer Courses.
- Experience what it’s like to be a student in Cambridge, with two weeks in a historic college
- Breakfast and dinner served daily in the college dining hall or a recommended local restaurant
- Take advantage of college social spaces
- Celebrate each week with a formal dinner in true Cambridge style
- Our world-class tutors are chosen for their experience, knowledge and teaching skills
- Average class size is seven students, no more than ten
- Experience university-style teaching through seminars and 1-to-1 tutorials
- Learn essential life skills, like critical thinking and debating, in our masterclasses
- Take a guided tour of Cambridge, focusing on its rich university history
- A mix of organised activities, outings and free time, give you time to explore
- Excursions include visits to landmark sites such as Westminster in London, the historic dockyards at Portsmouth and dramatic Warwick Castle.
- Discover the wonder of the bop (the Oxford and Cambridge name for dancing)
- A busy schedule of evening activities gives you time to make new friends
- End the two weeks with a graduation ceremony, formal dinner and bop
Location:
Cambridge
Fees from:
£6,395
Typical duration:
2 w
Dates:
July - August
Age Range:
16-17
"The best lesson I have had so far was at the beginning of the course when we studied Game Theory, and when we did presentations in class about shops or platforms that we had to imagine ourselves."
"The best thing about the Medicine course was the interactivity of the lectures. My tutor was really interested in the subject, so I always felt like I could go up to her and ask her questions, whether they were about what we were learning or about other areas of biotechnology."
"The course gave me an insight into how to make arguments in support of or against certain positions which is useful in law and the tutor assisted me in how to structure these arguments. I've enjoyed the company of having a roommate and that you make so many new friends."
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