STUDENT SHADOWING
Student Shadowing provides a unique opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students from schools and colleges in the UK to gain a first hand experience into studying at university. From asking current undergraduate students questions about what university is like from their perspective, to attending lectures to see how they are delivered, to being given tours around campuses and so much more. Find out more about recommended student shadowing sessions to apply to by taking a look at the few of the many sessions available and click on the option you would like to find out more about.
Cambridge University's Shadowing Scheme enables potential Sixth Form students (Year 12 - England and Wales; S5 - Scotland; Year 13 - Northern Ireland) and mature students to experience University of Cambridge student life first hand. This scheme usually brings in students from state schools without a tradition of top university entry.
More details:
- A 3 day scheme
- Accommodation and meals within the Cambridge colleges are provided free of charge as part of the Shadowing Scheme.
- Travel can be reimbursed on a needs basis.
Target Schools runs a shadowing scheme for over 200 Year 12 students each year. This is a great way for potential applicants to experience the Oxford teaching style and see what being an Oxford student is really like.
Each student will be matched to an undergraduate studying a subject similar to the one that the student is interested in, and will then ‘shadow’ that undergraduate for the morning, going to their lectures and tutorials.
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This student shadowing provides a unique opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students from schools and colleges in the UK to gain an insight into studying at the LSE. Students spend half a day at LSE shadowing an undergraduate student. As part of the day, they will:
attend an undergraduate lecture
have a tour of the campus
quiz students on their university life Shadowing a student will allow participants to make an informed decision about whether to apply to LSE.
This student shadowing scheme is a great opportunity for you to go into UCL and experience what life is like as an undergraduate student at one of the top universities.
Entry Requirements:
- Must be currently studying or have completed a Level 3 qualification (for example, A levels, BTECs, or Access to higher Education Diploma)
- Studying or studied at a state-funded school or college.
In addition to this, you must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- are a disabled student;
- are a young carer;
- are a forced migrant (e.g. refugee or asylum seeker);
- are estranged from parent(s);
- currently live or have lived in local authority care;
- will be a mature student.
This student shadowing scheme provides students with the opportunity to gain a real insight as Queen Mary undergraduate, providing them with information needed about the university.
Eligibility:
- Year 12 students who:
- Currently live or have previously lived in local authority care
- Have a disability
- Are estranged from their families and/or living independently
- Are the primary carer in their household