Eliza (Year 12) & Miss Breen (GSAL librarian) Editor's note: The interesting collaboration between Eliza, a Year 12 student, and Miss Breen, one of our fantastic school librarians, sheds an important light on studying humanities at degree level at university. CPD Foreword This article discusses the importance of studying Humanities at degree level. As more … Continue reading Humanities at University
Category: University
Why is Science important for society?
Tanisi - Year 9 Student Editor's note: Year 9 student Tanisi recently attended a one-day science trip to the University of Cambridge. Tanisi reflects creatively here on the experience. CPD Our visit to Cambridge University exposed us to a fascinating intersection of science and culture. The university is a celebration of all disciplines of research, … Continue reading Why is Science important for society?
Why should you study Humanities at University?
Eliza - Year 12 Student Editor's Note: Year 12 Student Eliza T has written this article to demonstrate how important Humanities are to the University curriculum, and how important they are to consider when applying for University. EB Foreword: EB This article discusses the importance of studying Humanities at degree level. As more and more … Continue reading Why should you study Humanities at University?
Oxbridge Bulletin: May 2019
Mr S Yates & Mr C Dodd - GSAL Oxbridge Coordinators All GSAL students who would like to find out more about applying to Oxbridge should register their interest with Mr Yates or Mr Dodd in school. Students in Year 12 can request to be added to the Oxbridge emailing list to receive important updates … Continue reading Oxbridge Bulletin: May 2019
Oxford & Cambridge Student Conference
Amy Alexander & Natalia Sanchez Castro - Year 12 Students Amy and Natalia recently attended an Oxford & Cambridge Student Conference at Aintree racecourse. They now share their experience of the day for future Oxbridge applicants. They have also put together a Top Ten Tips to help guide students considering making a future application to … Continue reading Oxford & Cambridge Student Conference
Top Ten Tips… Applying to Oxbridge
Amy Alexander & Natalia Sanchez Castro - Year 12 Students Amy and Natalia recently attended an Oxford & Cambridge Student Conference at Aintree racecourse. They now share their top ten tips for future Oxbridge applicants. Top Ten Tips 1 Choose The Right Course Pick the subject you love. Attend different master classes and taster courses … Continue reading Top Ten Tips… Applying to Oxbridge
Oxbridge Bulletin: Feb 2019
Mr S Yates & Mr C Dodd - GSAL Oxbridge Coordinators Resources Register your interest with Mr Yates or Mr Dodd to receive regular updates about Oxbridge events. University of Oxford : Find Out More University of Cambridge : Find Out More Oxbridge Outreach Network The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge have collaborated to create … Continue reading Oxbridge Bulletin: Feb 2019
An Oxford Undergraduate’s Guide to… Medicine
Lexey Shipley - GSAL Alumna 2018 Written in 2018 by a first year medical student at Oxford, this unofficial guide provides a detailed, honest insight into the challenging process that aspirant medics must go through to secure a place at a leading university. Bear in mind that this guide is just one student’s reflection on … Continue reading An Oxford Undergraduate’s Guide to… Medicine
In Conversation With… Medicine at Oxford
Mr C Dodd - Staff Editor This month The GSAL Journal caught up with 2018 GSAL leaver and successful Oxbridge applicant Lexy Shipley (Medicine, Oxford). Lexley shares her experience of academic life and making a successful transition from school to university. Mr Dodd was asking the questions. Worcester College, Oxford Hi Lexy! Thank you for … Continue reading In Conversation With… Medicine at Oxford
In Conversation With… English at Cambridge
Mr C Dodd - Staff Editor This month The GSAL Journal caught up with 2018 GSAL leaver and successful Oxbridge applicant Sami Creswick (English, Cambridge). Mr Dodd was asking the questions. Hi Sami! Thank you for taking the time to chat to me today and congratulations on securing a place to study English at Cambridge. … Continue reading In Conversation With… English at Cambridge








