Prospective students come to Cambridge on the Thursday afternoon and stay until Saturday lunchtime, 'shadowing' a current undergraduate, in a subject that interests them. Shadows see everything the student does on a day-to-day basis (lectures, supervisions, playing sport, going shopping, socialising and so on), giving them a taste of what life at Cambridge is really like.
Lucy Cavendish is the only women's college in the country exclusively for students aged 21 and over. The College is delighted that the scheme has been widened to welcome older applicants, who may be planning to start their degree a little later in life, but will also benefit from experiencing Cambridge 'first hand'.
Director of Admissions for the College, Dr Emily Tomlinson, says: "Lucy Cavendish is delighted to welcome the 'shadows' and show them what a warm and diverse community exists at the College. The majority of our current students are in their twenties and many come with Access Diplomas and comparable qualifications, rather than A-levels. We hope the Shadowing Scheme will inspire more students of 21 and over to consider Cambridge as a realistic option."
For more information on the scheme and how you can take part next year click here.
Lucy Cavendish is the only women's college in the country exclusively for students aged 21 or over, and a unique part of the University of Cambridge. Its undergraduates and postgraduates come from over sixty countries, and a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds. Many have changed careers or overcome significant challenges in order to reach University. The College is particularly strong in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Law, Psychology, the Social Sciences and English. Our President, Professor Janet Todd OBE, is an internationally-renowned scholar of early women writers and author of many biographies and critical works.
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Contact information:
Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge – Jeanette Ariano, Communications & Marketing Manager, 01223 768426 [email protected]
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Lucy Cavendish College welcomes first ever ‘shadows’ aged 21+
6 February 2014
The CUSU Shadowing Scheme - which brings UK students from schools and FE Colleges without a tradition of top university entry to Cambridge for three days in February - has been promoted to applicants aged 21 and over for the first time this year.