The really great thing about the history and languages course in Cambridge,
is that we combine the best of history and the best of language.
I've always believed that you can't really understand history without culture,
you can't understand culture without history.
Language is the real key to both of things, that's what we offer in the course here.
In terms of resources, Cambridge has absolutely fantastic libraries,
which can be accessed online as well as in person.
It's got world-class experts that deliver a lot of the teaching.
And it has a lively set of undergraduates,
who provide perhaps some of the best peer group teaching that you'll get.
Students acquire a wide variety of skills on this particular course.
For one thing, they learn skills of critical analysis and reasoning,
which are really sought after by employers, in our experience.
They also learn languages to a very high standard indeed,
meaning they're able to go on and work in foreign languages, after they've taken the degree.
And on this particular course, you also have the option to spend a year abroad.
Which gives you access to life in foreign universities or in the country on your choice.
There are a number of places available, and a year abroad,
really is a very special aspect of the course,
and a great part, much liked, much popular,
amongst the students.
Studying at Cambridge is such a unique experience.
I found that the supervision style of teaching is just so incredible.
I can talk about my work with an expert on the topic,
so I get a lot of input and a lot of attention,
which is why it's possible to achieve so much in such a short space of time.
I think, if you're thinking of applying, always bear in mind that,
the admissions tutors aren't really looking for perfection,
Reading around your subject, learning what interests you,
that's probably what will set you up best for Cambridge.
I chose this course at Cambridge, basically because I couldn't decide between history or Russian.
I love them both and,
also I saw so many links between the two of them.
So, what particularly interested me is how history is portrayed in literature,
so that's something I want to study with this course.
It just sort of an amazing experience to be studying at Cambridge with,
not just all of the people that have gone before,
but also knowing all the academic activity that is going on here.
And having all of the resources that the university has acquired over time.
It's so helpful to study, and being part of the system that prioritises your personal learning,
is really beneficial to an undergraduate.
And that's what makes it a really special experience.
Being part of Cambridge university is,
really exciting. It's quite surreal to say.
But it's so amazing to be here, and surrounded by so many people,
who are so enthusiastic about what they study.
I love it.
