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Cambridge City: University, Attractions & More

Edited by: Eleanor Vincent

Updated: 22.04.2025

Read time: 1 min read

Oxford landscape with historical architecture.

Learn about the city of Cambridge, its historical quirks and traditions, the attractions which make it great and the University it’s built around.

Our Cambridge summer school mentors, all of whom have studied in Oxford and Cambridge have created the articles below. They have come from a range of different backgrounds and their insight is invaluable to gain an understanding of what Cambridge is like.

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About the editor

Eleanor Vincent

University of Cambridge History Graduate | Graduate Operations Assistant, Immerse Education

Eleanor graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2024 with a first class degree in History. She attended Queens’ College where she was a co-President of the Erasmus History Society. Eleanor primarily studied the medieval and early modern periods and her focus became religious thought and practice in late medieval and Reformation Europe.

While a student, Eleanor worked as a mentor for Immerse Education’s summer programmes, and she has since joined the company as a member of the Operations team. Eleanor is assisting with programme development across all of Immerses’ locations and is enjoying creating opportunities for others to access incredible educational experiences.

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