When trying to run any sort of business, it’s important to understand the ways in which things could go wrong, so that you can plan to maximise your chances of success. Market failures are a major risk any company faces. So it’s important to understand them before you...
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What Is Market Failure?
When trying to run any sort of business, it’s important to understand the ways in which things could go wrong, so that you can plan to maximise your chances of success. Market failures are a major risk any company faces. So it’s important...
Benefits of Attending Academic Conferences
Making choices can be extremely tricky. Everything from picking your morning Starbucks order to deciding the subject(s) you want to study at university can cause stress and uncertainty. This is shown very clearly by the fact less than half of recent graduates believe...
Benefits of Virtual Internships
As the modern workforce continues to evolve and embrace remote work, virtual internships are rapidly emerging as an attractive option for students seeking valuable, flexible, and remote work experiences. At the Oxford Scholastica Academy, we provide enriching...
9 Best Summer Travel Ideas for High School Students
Do you want to see places you’ve read about in textbooks or seen online, develop your language skills, and build relationships with people from different cultures? Then summer travel is for you! We live in a diverse, increasingly connected world, and universities and...
How to prepare for the future of work
How to Prepare for the Future of Work Look at a recruitment firm’s website today and you’ll see jobs advertised for a Social Media Manager, an App Developer, even Uber drivers: jobs which just ten years ago didn’t exist. The world of work is constantly changing, and...
What To Do If You Get Rejected from University
Rejection is tough. We rarely want to face it, but it’s important to remember that it’s never the end of the world. Today, we’re looking at the different paths open to you if you don’t receive the university offer you were hoping for. Whether it’s early in the...
7 Top Summer Schools Around the World
Okay, so you're thinking about joining a summer school this year, but you're not sure which one to pick? We know that it can be a really daunting prospect, particularly if you're looking to join a programme abroad, or if it's your first time taking part in something...
Dealing With Culture Shock As an International Student in the UK
One of our wonderful Oxford Scholastica content interns wrote this article about their experience with culture shock when they started at Oxford University as an international student. We hope you find it useful! Please note that the Oxford Scholastica Academy does...
How to Choose the Best Summer School for You
There are thousands of summer schools available around the world, all promising to offer a life-changing week or twelve, so it can be tricky to narrow down a list of different summer camps you'd actually like to explore. So, without calling every single one out there,...
Popular Questions About Oxford Summer Schools
Attending an Oxford summer school is a fantastic opportunity, allowing high school students to acquire new skills, explore their interests, and get a taste of higher education – all while living in a historic university city alongside top academics. Every year, the...
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