Program Reviews

I was doing the Global Leadership programme for two weeks at the Cambridge campus. Even though the programme itself had its disadvantages and due to us being the first ever year on Cambridge campus some staff members were lost and unaware what is going on, this was still an unforgettable experience. The main thing you get from those programmes is the friends from all over the world that you find, and with who you have really interesting time during the 2 weeks, and most likely you will keep being friends with those people for the time after the course. It was definitely worth it in my opinion.

I enrolled on the Business and Enterprise programme because I´m starting college this fall and I wanted to learn the basics of economics. As soon as i got there i realised that there was people from all over the world. Meeting new people from different countries and cultures is always enriching.

Regarding the programme, the lessons were pretty challenging, at least to me. However, if you were focused and payed attention the teacher would always answer all of your questions and try to explain things twice or three times if needed. In addition to it, if you need extra help the teacher wouldn´t hesistate to stay after class and help you.

Without any doubt a life changing experience. Two of the best weeks of the entire summer.

Deciding to enter ORA has been the best decision in my life! I was taking architecture program there, because that is what I want to study later. I have to tell you that not did I just got an outrageous base for my future studies but realized that that is definitely something that I would enjoy studying. Classes were awesome and I had so much fun during them. But besides this there is one more important thing that I gained there...FRIENDSHIPS! You wouldn't believe how many amazing people I have met there and the best thing is that we stayed in contact. Also staff was so friendly and caring and we always had great time with them. Honestly without all of them it would not have been the same. If you decide to join ORA you can be assured of memorable activities (salsa classes, parties, going to musical etc.) that will make your journey complete. ORA is not just there to teach you about your choosing course, it is there to teach you how to except other cultures, communicate, be independent...it grows you as person. So do not hesitate for a second and join ORA. Trust me you want make a mistake!

It was an unforgettable experience, and I highly recommend to anyone interested in getting to know more about their interest as well as meeting some amazing people whilst having loads of fun! I attended the Medical School Preparation course at Clare College, Cambridge and I really am glad I had the opportunity to go. I had a great teacher for the course who taught me a lot about how it will be like studying at med school, and after it, and great advice on the admissions tests and other things for admission to medicine. The activities organised were very fun and interesting and the counsellors were the best! Overall, it was an amazing experience!

My experience was great! The lesson were extremely interesting and the teacher were excellent, they helped me a lot to be more confident in class! The activities were really exciting and through them I had the chance to try a lot of new things with my new friends!! Generally the whole experience was very interesting and I definitely recommend it to anyone that's searching for something fun and interesting to do during the summer holidays!!

At Oxford Royale Academy, I took a course in public speaking. Our instructor was incredibly prepared and engaging. We studied TED talks and read ancient speeches i.e. Mark Anthony's eulogy for Julius Caesar. In side sessions, we practiced vocal exercises and practiced presenting speeches/pitches/seminars to different audiences.

ORA students come from all over the world. Over the course of two weeks, I made many friends (from other courses as well) and learned much from them.

ORA plans a variety of activities outside of classes. We ate at Le Manoir, played real tennis, tried our hands at croquet, stared at Raphael's drawings in the Ashmolean, and wandered around Blenheim Palace.

Hi, i am Duccio, and this has been my first time in a College abroad. I have been in the Clare College of Cambridge.
Initially i was a bit scared of what would happen in those 2 weeks. I was scared about how i would have made friend easily even if it was my first experience.
When i arrived there, the atmosphere and the settlement "make my fears fly away". I have attended the IELTS preparation course with Yasin Hussain as my teacher. I needed to attend that course to improve my English skills in order to guarantee a better future in abroad work experiences, such as being a doctor.
In general it was a very nice experience, which i recommend to everyone.

This year, I decided to travel to Cambridge. After a warm welcome by the staff, I met my roommate. Sharing the room went very easily. It was so nice to have icebreaker activities to get to know each other. The good thing about ORA is that there are loads of opportunities to meet other people, for example the variety of activities, such as the themed parties, the Botanical gardens, carnival mask making, a London trip with a great musical, or even salsa and Latin dance. You can chat with new people from different nationalities. The lessons were given on a very high, academic level. Our teacher had a lot of knowledge about computers, which was necessary for the Computer Science Program. I also feel that my English improved during these two weeks!
I still have contact with friends from all over the world who are very friendly and who are always there for me!
For all the people who are still hesitating, don't think too long! The trip is really worth your new knowledge and the contact with new people who have the same interests as you have!

This summer course was my first one and it was a great first experience. I would definetely recommend it as you don't only leaner about the courses you chose, but learn how to socialise. I learnt a lot in two weeks about my chosen courses. It is a great opportunity to experiment with new things, and there are plenty of activities to help do this. The whole course was organised very well, and was a lot of fun! The campus is beautiful as well and Oxford itself is a picturesque place; you will feel at home immediately.

I had no idea of how it would be, I couldn´t have been more scared at the time, but all of that fear was soon gone. Just as I arrived to college, I had an amazing staff ready to help me and make my experience the best possible.
I was at ease from the moment I got there and honestly, all I wanted was for my parents to leave, so that I could experience this myself.
I think that the best tip I could give to a future student is definitely not to be shy! Everyone there is feeling exactly how you do so don´t waste a second, it may be hard but it will be worth it!
Please don´t think twice, it will definitely be the experience of your lifetime!