Orla Higgins - Wilson College, Chambersburg, USA
Written by Orla Higgins, BSc Hons Sports and Exercise Science. Study USA, 2018/19.
Study USA Programme, 2018/19
"One thing I noticed was that everyone was always interested in hearing how my day was going or what I was doing which was nice and made me feel at home."
Where I went
I went to Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania as I was really interested in their equestrian facilities. The most memorable part of the trip was going on a ride along with the police services of Maryland.
I was able to do this as I had met and became friends with an officer and it was an amazing opportunity.
Travel
I travelled to 14 states within my year in the USA, I saw the Grand Canyon and experienced St Patrick's Day in Boston with other Study USA students!
For new students going out I would tell them to be prepared for the college I went to being extremely rural, you need to put yourself out there at the start to make the most of you experience.