Adventures

The independence and confidence gained from travelling and stepping out of our comfort zone cannot be overstated, and indeed was the starting point for LEAP – could we develop a programme that expanded our students’ horizons and developed their leadership qualities?

Our LEAP cohort are able to apply for awards of up to £2,500 to undertake an adventure over the summer. Students are asked to consider how their adventure might develop their independence, build their confidence or help with their future career.

See the blogs and photos for examples of previous adventures below.

Adventure Case studies

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Yasaswi, China

2 weeks exploring Hong Kong, Yangshuo and Beijing

Arissa-Elena, Japan

3 weeks taking Kendo classes, exploring Japan and volunteering

Saoirse, Australia

3.5 weeks solo travelling in Australia

Noor, Greece, Italy, Switzerland & Spain

3 weeks backpacking through Greece, Italy, Switzerland and Spain

David, Mongolia and China

2 weeks exploring Ulaanbaatar and Beijing

Liv, Argentina

2 weeks in Buenos Aires exploring the culture and taking a language course

Gabriella, Mexico

4 weeks immersed in the culture, natural landscapes, language and the arts

Ryan, Thailand

4 weeks of cultural exploration and volunteering

Anastasia, USA

2.5 weeks exploring, networking and immersion into the arts scene

Adam, China

2.5 weeks teaching and cultural exploration

Maddie, Canada

2.5 weeks in Vancouver giving an academic presentation and exploration

Taffy, Japan

3 weeks in Japan volunteering and cultural immersion

Could you help?

Could you help by donating to the LEAP programme to ensure this vital part of the programme is available to as many of the cohort as possible? Please email us at LEAP@pem.cam.ac.uk to find out how you could help.