The Cambridge (Survival) Guide - Cambridge University Students ...

55Target SchoolsHave you ever thought about going back to your school (or any school) to tell year 12sabout Cambridge? If so, CUSU would like to know, and can offer lots of help! We run trainingsessions that anyone can attend to ensure you feel as prepared as possible when answeringstudents’ questions. We have the resources that can help make sure your visit is informativeand fun, but of course you’d still have free reign over what you ultimately decide to do. TheCUSU Access Officer also runs school visits and relies on the help of a team of volunteers.If you’re interested in helping out with these visits, then sign up for ‘Target Schools’ at theaccess stall at the Societies Fair or email Vicky the Access Officer to get involved at any timethroughout the year!Raising Aspirations Informing Decisions initiativeThe RAID initiative is similar to the Target Schools but is aimed at younger students, years 9 to11, and focuses more on University in general, encouraging younger students to think abouttheir futures. Vicky the Access Officer will be recruiting volunteers to create resources andvisit schools throughout the year so if you’re interested make sure to sign up to the accessmailing list!ApplyToCambridge.comCUSU maintains an alternative prospectusfor prospective students to find outmore about Cambridge, the prospectusis available at ApplyToCambridge.com.We’re always looking for more features forthis guide, and this year will be producingsome Freshers’ Week Blogs as well asVideo Tours of Cambridge.If you’d be interested in writing aboutor recording video features on yourexperiences of Freshers’ Week, then drop aline to Vicky the Access Officer. We’re alsoalways looking out for new items to addto the prospectus, so if you have an idea,make sure to let Vicky know!To find out more about any of the above, visit www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/campaigns/access,email Vicky on access@cusu.cam.ac.uk or have a chat with us at the Societies’ Fair.