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Students explore the principles of engineering science through both world-renowned and local examples. They apply the findings to a variety of case studies to solve mechanical, structural, and architectural problems. They complete the course by designing a model engineering project of their own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Students explore the principles of engineering science through both world-renowned and local examples. They apply the findings to a variety of case studies to solve mechanical, structural, and architectural problems. They complete the course by designing a model engineering project of their own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10643,"template":"","categories":[1],"tags":[],"subjects":[179,153,749],"age":[466],"providers":[116,1339],"duration":[],"fees_range":[],"campus":[383,591],"dates":[1315],"destination":[472],"oxford_subjects":[1203],"cambridge_subjects":[],"london_subjects":[],"company":[629],"class_list":["post-10577","courses","type-courses","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","subjects-engineering","subjects-stem","subjects-university-preparation","age-13-15","providers-oxbridge-academic-programs","providers-the-oxford-experience-for-grades-8-9","campus-corpus-christi-college","campus-oxford-university-colleges","dates-july-5-2025-july-31-2025","destination-oxford","oxford_subjects-engineeringstemuniversity-preparation","company-oxbridge-academic-programs"],"acf":{"strapline":"The Oxford Experience takes place at Corpus Christi College, which was founded in 1517. Early visitors to the college included Catherine of Aragon and Erasmus of Rotterdam. Corpus Christi College was also the venue for the translation of what became the King James Bible, in 1611.\n\nCorpus is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street in the medieval center of Oxford. Students choose a Major and a Minor to study for the month.","course_info":"Students explore the principles of engineering science through both world-renowned and local examples. They apply the findings to a variety of case studies to solve mechanical, structural, and architectural problems. They complete the course by designing a model engineering project of their own.","headlines":[{"headline":"Breakfast in Hall"},{"headline":"Major classes on topics as diverse as Studio Art or Business and Finance meet in classrooms, labs, studios, or out and about in Oxford"},{"headline":"Students can choose to have lunch at any local restaurants or sandwich shops in town"},{"headline":"three afternoons a week, Minor classes meet in classrooms, workshops, labs, or studios. When there is no class, they are free to join in organized activities or trips and tours in and around Oxford"},{"headline":"dinner in Hall"},{"headline":"evening activities, events, or shows"}],"course_introduction":{"left_area_content":{"title":"","content":"

Students explore the principles of engineering science through both world-renowned and local examples. They apply the findings to a variety of case studies to solve mechanical, structural, and architectural problems. They complete the course by designing a model engineering project of their own.<\/p>\r\n

The Oxford Experience takes place at Corpus Christi College, which was founded in 1517. Early visitors to the college included Catherine of Aragon and Erasmus of Rotterdam. Corpus Christi College was also the venue for the translation of what became the King James Bible, in 1611.\n\nCorpus is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street in the medieval center of Oxford. Students choose a Major and a Minor to study for the month.<\/p>","academics":"The Oxford Experience offers students in grades 8 and 9 the chance to immerse themselves in subjects about which they are passionate, under the guidance of a university teacher or a professional. Alongside, participants unlock the rich history and culture of Oxford from their base at Corpus Christi College.","academic_options":null,"extracurriculars":"Every class is designed to use Oxford as a teaching tool. When not in class, students have access to a full range of optional activities designed to help them discover Oxford and immerse themselves in English life. They can go on tours of sights like the Bodleian Library and Christ Church, take part in a variety of sports (including Quidditch), attend local Shakespeare productions, or might go on field trips to Stonehenge and London.","included":[{"point":"Access to cultural sites and local events"},{"point":"accommodation"},{"point":"extracurricular activities, workshops, and event offerings"},{"point":"continuous support"},{"point":"on-site staff of experienced professionals"},{"point":"local meals"}],"accommodation":"In Oxford, students live in rooms that are occupied by undergraduates during the year. Students are housed in singles or doubles. Students can request a private bathroom (for a fee), on a first-come, first-served basis.","accommodation_points":null,"videos":"