After their examinations the U3s were treated to two days of something rather different from their normal lessons. Several departments collaborated to provide a range of activities designed to help the girls really understand ‘What it means to be British’.

They investigated why it took the early humans no less than eight attempts to colonise prehistoric Britain. They found out how the language we speak is actually the end-product of waves of immigration and conquest through the centuries.

They baked scones and learned about the history and etiquette of the British Tea. They discovered the history that lies beneath their feet as they walked around and underneath Exeter and questioned a Roman legionary and a Norman Sheriff. Finally, they had the chance to explore the experience and contribution of some of the different immigrant groups who have come to this country in the 20th century by trying to argue their way past a rather intimidating immigration officer.