Students studying at St Edmund’s College can benefit from financial awards that enrich their academic journey. Architecture student, Flora was recently awarded an Educational Development Award which enabled her to attend an Urban Design and Architecture Summer School in July. She shared her thoughts on how the support has enhanced her student experience.

Last month I attended the Create Sheets Summer School in Urban Design and Architecture and had a truly monumental learning experience.

Over the course of ten days I designed a plan for a new housing development within the historic town of Sherborne. My project was named Elmdene – focusing itself around a set of mature trees. By studying existing buildings and streets within the town I was able to design a settlement that felt like it was ‘of Sherborne’ whilst also having fun with different styles and details.

The teaching I received on this programme was truly fantastic, so many incredible teachers came in from Create Sheets and ADAM Architecture and put a huge amount of effort in guiding myself and my fellow students through every step of the process. We even spent a day repairing a stone wall with Rose of Jericho within our base at Sherborne Boys School – a really fun and interesting experience.

I was pleased to win the award for best Gothic Element for my idea of an addition to top the Conduit in Sherborne town centre. And also joint won the award for Best Overall Scheme as voted for by students and teachers!

Thank you to all who taught me and my fellow students who made this programme extremely special! As well as my college, St Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge for part funding this opportunity.

Educational Development Awards provide students with the opportunity to take part in short-term internships and conferences, or attend fieldwork or research trips that are not organised as part of their degree programme. 

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