Student perspectives

"Before starting the Foundation Year, I could not have imagined the academic, social and personal growth I would experience. I have developed in ways I never thought possible. This year has already shared my path and will continue to do so for years to come."

- Elijah, Queens' College, 2024

"The Foundation Year has been the best opportunity of my life and a truly invaluable experience. As well as the overt teaching to prepare us for undergraduate degrees, it's really helped me grow as a person, to feel more confident, able to speak and like I belong."

- Kerrie, Girton College, 2022

"At the end of the academic year, I feel prepared to enter and do well in a degree that I am really excited about."

- Thea, Murray Edwards College, 2023

"Being on the Foundation Year doesn't make you any less capable than other students, and you will meet amazing people who recognise and support your potential. You will have experienced the best Cambridge has to offer!"

- Mike, Girton College, 2023

"The Foundation Year can be challenging at times, but remember that every criticism and compliment is an opportunity to grow academically. When I think about who I was a year ago, it is strange to think about how much I have evolved and adapted."

- Elaha, Lucy Cavendish College, 2024

"The course has given me the chance, the honest chance, to succeed. I knew I was capable enough to be here, but following the completion of the course, I am reassured that I deserve to be here"

- Isabelle, Downing College, 2023

Congratulations to all the incoming Foundation Year students who received their results from A Levels, BTECs and other qualifications last week. 

The Foundation Year's new students include Daanyaal from Shirley High School in Croydon whose results were featured on the University of Cambridge homepage. Daanyaal is the first from his school to come to Cambridge and will be joining Downing College. 

“I’m really proud of myself but I’m also really grateful for the support system around me that has enabled me to happen, especially my Mum," Daanyaal said. "I’m forever grateful for the school - they are the reason I got this opportunity".

We are looking forward to welcoming all our new students to Cambridge at our induction week in mid-September!

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