Six Exeter College students have been selected to study at the University of Oxford for one week over the summer holidays. The selection process involved submitting a personal statement detailing the students’ interest in their chosen course and motivation to attend UNIQ. A total number of 3960 applications were made to UNIQ from schools and colleges all around the UK in 2017 of which 875 were selected to attend.

The summer school is run by the University of Oxford and gives first year A level students a realistic view of Oxford student life. UNIQ participants live in Oxford colleges for one week while attending lectures and seminars in their chosen subject. Participants also take part in a variety of social activities in the evenings with like minded Oxford hopefuls from other colleges across the UK.

The Six students that will be attending have chosen Biochemistry, Human Sciences, Politics Philosophy Economics, Engineering, and Middle Eastern Studies to focus on during their visit to the Russell Group university. They have chosen to undertake the experience to further their knowledge in their chosen subject areas as well as improve their chances of being accepted into Oxford university through workshops that they will attend during the event.

Five of the six students are members of the college’s Reach Academy. The Reach Academy is an Exeter College initiative to help academically gifted students successfully aim high in their university and career ambitions.