Summer with ORA

I spent two weeks this summer at the Queen's College in Oxford enrolled in ORA's Broadening Horizons program. Under this program I took classes in Philosophy and Contemporary History and attended the Global Issues Seminar. The two weeks I spent at Queen's were a whirlwind of exciting activities, intense learning and unforgettable experiences.
Diving head first into a subject I had never studied before (Philosophy) and a subject very close to my heart (Contemporary History) - I genuinely did not know what to expect in terms of my academics. However, my professors were personally some of the best I've had as they were highly educated in their respective fields (both of them reading for their doctorates in their fields of study) and they were committed to making the learning opportunities immersive and enjoyable.
The campus was breathtaking and there were always activities one could sign up for - it ultimately boiled down to there not being enough free time to enjoy all the activities while balancing the rigorous demands of our study courses!
Perhaps the best thing about studying with Oxford Royale Academy is that we as students get to integrate with students from all corners of the world. Being from Sri Lanka myself, this was the opportunity of a lifetime to see how I would manage 9000 kilometers away from home and anyone who looked like me. But the hospitality and friendliness exhibited by both the ORA staff and students assured me that I could indeed manage on my own, as I never for a single moment felt homesick or missed home over the course of the two weeks.
Studying with ORA at one of their summer schools is an opportunity I wish every willing person could experience because it is one I would love to relive and thus, I highly recommend it to everyone looking for something to full up their summer with.