US Colleges Tour offers insight into prestigious US institutions
During the half term, students from the Third Year to the Sixth Form participated in the annual US College Tour, travelling to the United States to explore a range of top US universities.
The carefully planned itinerary included visits to a range of prestigious colleges, where students attended information sessions with admissions officers and participated in guided campus tours led by current undergraduates. These experiences provided valuable insight into the US higher education system and the intricacies of the college application process.
Highlights of the tour included visits to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University, Northeastern University, Tufts University, Brown University, Yale University, New York University (NYU), Columbia University, Princeton University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Accompanying the group were two experienced guides from TS College Tours, an established organisation specialising in university exploration trips, alongside members of our award-winning Global Futures team. Their combined expertise ensured students gained a nuanced understanding of each campus, far beyond what can be gleaned from online research alone. An especially memorable part of the trip was catching up with several OTs currently studying in the US. Hearing first-hand about their experiences of adapting to college life and pursuing academic passions abroad gave students an authentic glimpse into what studying in the US is really like.
In addition to the academic focus of the trip, students also enjoyed many cultural experiences, including a Duck Tour through Boston, an evening of bowling and a visit to the historic Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.
Director of Global Futures, Ruth Davis, said “It was wonderful to see our students so engaged and curious throughout the trip. Visiting the colleges, and reconnecting with OTs, has not only broadened their academic horizons but also helped them imagine what their own futures might look like on a US college campus.”
