Why Summer School Programs Are the Best Way to Spend Your Break

Let’s be honest: summer break can go one of two ways. You either make unforgettable memories, grow in ways you never expected… or you spend two months trying to remember what day it is while watching TikToks in your pajamas.

If you’re in the “let’s do something epic” camp, then it’s time to talk about summer school programs: the ultimate way to turn your break into the best chapter of your year.

Summer School Programs: A Brain Boost That Doesn’t Feel Like School

We know what you're thinking: "School… during summer?" But hold that thought. These programs are nothing like your typical classroom experience. Think fewer textbooks, more discussions. Less homework, more discovery. It’s a summer learning program that feels more like an adventure than an academic grind.

You can explore subjects you actually care about (medicine, politics, law, business), all taught by inspiring mentors who actually make things interesting. And the best part? You’re surrounded by people who are just as curious and motivated as you.

Explore, Experience, and Expand - All in One Summer

Summer school programs go beyond academics. They’re about growing as a person: gaining confidence, independence, and a little life experience along the way.

• Want to build your public speaking skills? Try a mock debate in a centuries-old Oxford hall.

• Curious about leadership? Attend workshops on topics like leadership, time management, and resilience.

• Need a confidence boost? Navigating new spaces, ideas, and people will give you just that.

Plus, the social side is unbeatable. From dorm karaoke nights to punting on the river, you’ll laugh, learn, and maybe even cry (a little) when it’s time to say goodbye.

Let’s face it: summer break is precious. So why not spend it doing something that’s fun and future-focused? Programs like the Oxford Scholars Programme offer the perfect blend, one that universities love to see. You’ll come back not just with stories, but with clarity about your goals and a boost to your academic profile.

And hey, it’s not just about school, it’s about life. It’s about becoming someone who can step into a room of strangers and make a friend. Someone who can ask big questions and chase big dreams. Someone who used their break for something unforgettable.

From “Just a Break” to “Best Decision Ever”

In the end, how you spend your summer is totally up to you. But if you’re looking to do something exciting, enriching, and way more memorable than scrolling all day, a summer school program might just be the best decision you’ll make all year.

Don’t let the summer pass you by. Make it matter.

Explore the Oxford Scholars Programme

Limited spots for summer 2025 - apply now!