Emma spent five weeks in Costa Rica on her LEAP adventure 🇨🇷 She really made the most of her time there, taking a Spanish language course, doing an internship at an art gallery, and spending the final fortnight hiking and hosteling around the country.
“My first solo trip was a jam packed five weeks full of new experiences and environments that vastly grew my confidence and independence. Relying on new language skills and having to quickly build relationships within a team, my ability to adapt to change and navigate different situations was fostered. I am very grateful for the opportunity LEAP provided for me to have experiences that both directly related to my degree and future career as well as those opportunities that were enriching in other ways.“
Read her blog here: https://leap-prog.co.uk/emma-costa-rica/
“This summer with the help of my LEAP internship grant I was able to travel to the Czech Republic to participate in an archaeological dig based in two different sites in Bohemia.
It was an amazing privilege to be part of a dig like this. It has also helped to further my experience in the field and it has allowed me to carry out my fieldwork in an area that I never thought was possible! It also tested my courage and self confidence and has helped me feel more confident and capable.”
🇨🇿 Read all about it in Jenna’s blog:
https://leap-prog.co.uk/jenna-archaeology-fieldwork-in-the-czech-republic/
Di’Mario used his LEAP Adventure Grant to fund a trip to Thailand where he undertook environmental conservation in Hua Hin 🇹🇭
“This was unlike any experience I have ever had because I seldom travel outside of the UK. In fact, this was only my second time outside of the UK and first time outside of Europe! From the food to the amazing hospitality, there are so many things I enjoyed about the two weeks that I spent there.
If you get the chance to do something out of your comfort zone, to travel or to volunteer, I highly recommend it.”
Read all about Di’Mario’s trip: https://leap-prog.co.uk/dimario-thailand/
Calling all Pembroke 1st year undergrads! Please join us for drinks in the Master’s Lodge on Monday (3rd March) from 5.45-7pm to find out about the LEAP programme and whether it might be a good fit for you.
You’ll have the chance to chat informally to Pembroke students who have participated in LEAP, while enjoying free wine, beer & soft drinks.
Please register for your free place via Eventbrite so we have an idea of numbers: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leap-launch-for-all-first-year-undergraduates-tickets-1247200553429
Take a break and recharge with our FREE Wellbeing Sessions at Pembroke College on Sunday 9 March! From gentle yoga, feminist collage and meditation to uplifting singing, these sessions are part of our 40 years of women at Pembroke Celebrations and are designed to help you relax, de-stress, and feel your best. The sessions are open to all students.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your place now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/well-being-sessions-at-pembroke-college-tickets-1244665671529
Interested in public policy & the Civil Service? Come along to this event with Fellows from the Centre for Science and Policy.
Holly Yates and Alex Jones will speak about their career journeys, what their current roles entail and share their advice for anyone interested in careers in policy or the Civil Service.
This event is free and open to all Pembroke students.
Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leap-panel-discussion-with-experienced-civil-servants-tickets-1237289338719
You may have come across the saying: ‘Our comfort zones are a nice place to be, but nothing grows there’. Come along to this workshop to understand the benefits of stepping outside your comfort zone and saying ‘yes’ to the things you want to do.
By taking action, you can improve your self-confidence and move closer to achieving your goals. With practical activities and techniques, you’ll learn how to reframe failure, move through procrastination and start achieving more.
This workshop is free and open to all Pembroke students, as part of the LEAP Programme.
Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leap-workshop-confidence-beyond-your-comfort-zone-tickets-1203094470949
Thank you to the Master of Pembroke, Lord Chris Smith, for sharing his lessons in leadership with the LEAP Cohort this evening.
His top tips were:
1) See the big picture & give everyone in your organisation a sense of purpose
2) Success doesn’t always come in a straight line - keep your goal in view & don’t be deterred
3) Be prepared to fail
4) Hold your nerve
5) Leadership is not about being out front & telling everyone to follow. Build relationships and bring everyone on a common journey
6) Know yourself
Wise words!
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