Listen "My History and Politics Interview"
Episode Synopsis
Stay tuned to find out how Caitlin's, first year History & Politics student, interviews were like, what advice she has for upcoming students, and how her first term has been like at Cambridge!
00:0001:10 Why did you choose to study History & Politics?
04:00 Why did you choose HisPol over HSPS? (Human Social and Political Sciences)
06:10 When did you start thinking about applying to Cambridge?
08:20 How were you feeling before your interviews?
12:10 How were your interviews?
13:30 Did your written work or personal statement come up in interview?
14:30 How did you prepare for your interviews?
19:30 How was your politics interview?
22:30 What to do when your argument is challenged during an interview?
25:30 Do you have any advice for any upcoming HisPol applicants?
26:40 What is historiography?
00:0001:10 Why did you choose to study History & Politics?
04:00 Why did you choose HisPol over HSPS? (Human Social and Political Sciences)
06:10 When did you start thinking about applying to Cambridge?
08:20 How were you feeling before your interviews?
12:10 How were your interviews?
13:30 Did your written work or personal statement come up in interview?
14:30 How did you prepare for your interviews?
19:30 How was your politics interview?
22:30 What to do when your argument is challenged during an interview?
25:30 Do you have any advice for any upcoming HisPol applicants?
26:40 What is historiography?
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