Hi my name is Julie, and I’m a first year medical student at Cambridge University. I’m an international student from Korea, but I attended secondary school and sixth form in the UK. I went to Westminster school for sixth form, and studied Maths (OCR), Biology (CIE), Chemistry (Pre-U) and Physics (Pre-U). I also completed an EPQ.

I’ve tutored primary school children before for 11+, and I’ve helped some of my medicine/natural sciences friends prepare for their university entrance interviews as well. I strongly believe that you don’t have to be super smart to study medicine- you just need to put the work in (whilst having a social life!)

I remember year 13 being a slightly stressful time because of UCAS applications, so I want to do my best to help you prepare for interviews/exams, so you can show your potential.

I am a PhD candidate in Philosophy at Clare College, University of Cambridge, working in ethics and the philosophy of science. Before this, I completed a Master’s in Philosophy of Science (first class with Distinction) and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy (double first class), both at Cambridge. For my PhD I was awarded full funding under a joint UKRI AHRC scholarship and the Clare College Badger studentship – a funding award that included panel selection from the Department, the University of Cambridge and the UK government’s research council. I was also offered full PhD funding from the University of Oxford medical department, King’s College London law department (the only student to receive a scholarship offer from KCL that year) and UCL Philosophy. Prior to this I also received an offer of a two-year scholarship at Pembroke College, Oxford, which I declined. At Cambridge I have won 5 awards for finishing first in my year in the research component of my Master’s, as well as for finishing in top 10% and top 5% of my year each year of study.

I have been tutoring for 4+ years at all levels, including for Oxbridge admissions and essay competitions. As a tutor I can help students to perform at the best of their academic abilities, offering support and guidance tailored to each student’s needs. I have experience guiding students in Oxbridge and UK university applications, John Locke essay competition, first and second year undergraduate essays, A Level Philosophy and English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR), GCSE Philosophy, Latin and English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

I am at the start of a gap year before joining bristol university to study medicine in 2024. I received 3 offers for medicine this year while achieving 42 at IB. Including 7s (highest grade) in biology, English, maths analysis and economics. I am a keen hockey player and have just been to to Kyrgyzstan for 5 weeks trekking.
I understand the pressures of completing school exams and other commitments alongside medicine applications, therefore I endeavour to make my lessons as effective and productive as possible. My organisation and resilience is shown by the fact that I missed a term of school last year and was still able to achieve 42/45 at IB with no extenuating circumstances.
I am versatile with accommodating different personalities and making anyone feel comfortable and in a non-judgemental a space when learning. As one of 4 siblings I am good at navigating a bit of chaos and can help with organising and helping you to find your best approach to learning.