Applying to Cambridge from France

Stay tuned to hear Marianna, a first-year Art History student, discuss what it was like applying to Cambridge as a French student. A list of discussion topics can be found below.00:00 Introductions02:20 What made you apply to Cambridge?04:10 What are the differences between the British and French university systems?05:50 How did you find applying through UCAS? Do you have any advice for French students applying via UCAS?09:30 In France, if you’re writing multiple ‘motivational statements’, does that mean you can apply for different degrees at different universities? Unlike the UCAS application, where students submit one Personal Statement for all of their university choices11:50 How to fill out the UCAS form with French qualifications14:40 Differences in teaching styles in high school between France and the UK20:00 Were they assessing your knowledge or your thinking skills during your History of Art interview?24:00 How Cambridge interviews reflect the teaching and learning styles at Cambridge25:00 Studying at Cambridge when English is not your only first language28:30 How being bilingual helps with critical thinking30:35 What made you choose History of Art?34:00 How broad the History of Art course is36:30 How has first term been?38:00 How have the supervisions been?40:15 Culture shocks and life as an international student