We are a student-run society that is dedicated to improving the experience of students from state-educated backgrounds at the University of Cambridge. 93% of students in the UK are state-educated, yet at Cambridge, they make up only 68% of the total student body. At individual College level, this statistic is often worse. Not enough is being done to break down the divide between state and private school students, nor to specifically address and alleviate the gap in social capital and future career opportunities post-graduation. This group was created in response to an expressed need to voice the opinions of state-educated students and to address feelings of alienation and inadequacy that too often limit their growth and success. ---- The 93% Club’s key aims are to: 1) Establish an inclusive and empowering platform for state-educated students to share experiences, opinions, and concerns through informal social events; to express their voices and campaign on the issues they believe in. 2) Provide students from state-school backgrounds with useful professional development and skills workshops, speaker events, and networking opportunities, as well as social/educational resources. 3) Foster a social community and a powerful network for state-school students at Cambridge to allow for post-graduation guidance, alumni connections, and membership to a rapidly growing network of 93% Club societies at traditionally elite British universities. We would love to gauge student interest in membership of this society for the upcoming academic year, so be sure to follow us on all our socials to keep updated! Feel free to also message us here directly for more information! Instagram: @93clubcambridge Facebook: @93clubcambridge
