MAXER SUMMER PROGRAMMES
held at Cambridge and Oxford Colleges
Maxer Summer Programme offers the opportunity of customised professional courses for students who expect to develop in the field of social science, humanities, natural science or engineering. Every year we welcome outstanding students outside the UK to come to the Colleges at Cambridge, Oxford and London for professional academic and language courses, visiting top international companies/institutes, and joining in British style social activities.
Some residential colleges
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THIS PROGRAMME
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9 subject-focus academic programmes available to broaden your knowledge and skills
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Specially designed for school students, undergraduate and postgraduate students
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Learning from high profile Cambridge scholars acting in their personal capacity
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Companies and Institutions visits to gain professional insights
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Develop international friendships with students from around the world
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Benefit from the worldwide alumni network
PROGRAMME CONTENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Academic lectures
All of our academic sessions and workshops take place in lecture theatre and classroom. Students can fully immerse themselves in academic environment and learn from our renowned academics.
Cultural and Skills workshops
Leadership training
Public Speaking
Self-presentation
Academic writing
University Insight
Western Etiquette (e.g. wine tasting)
Company visits
Subject-related visits to gain insight from companies and industry leaders. E.g. The Supreme Court, Royal Court of Justice, Medical Simulation Centre, Pathology Museum, G5 Universities, London Stock Exchange, Bank of England, Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemistry Laboratory, mini Cooper Plant Oxford, Bletchley Park, Cambridge Science Park, Needham Research Institute, Shakespeare's Globe etc.
Supervisions
Supervisions provide the opportunity to explore your subject more deeply, discuss your own work and ideas, and receive regular feedback. As they aren’t assessed, supervisions provide the ideal environment for you to test your ideas and interests, while encouraging you to develop your thinking.
Cultural activities
Cambridge city tour & punting
Traditional College formal dinner
English afternoon tea
Salsa dancing
International social night
and more!
London & Oxford trip
Students will have the chance to explore London and Oxford. Some of the exciting highlights are the British Museum, The National Gallery, London's West End Musical, London Eye & Thame River Cruise, University of Oxford, Christ Church, Oxford City Tour, Bicester Village etc. Optional 1-3 days trip to other cities are available too, please contact us for more information.