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19 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

When is a Shell not a Shell? By Will de St Croix OSE Last September I began my Freshman year at Northeastern University, Boston. It was all a bit of a whirlwind. I had planned a gap year after Teddies, but fate and the pandemic had other plans! In August I was approached by Northeastern University’s rowing coach, who offered me a rowing scholarship. The offer was too good to refuse. I arranged my visa, packed my bags and off I flew to Boston. Although there have been challenges along the way, the experience has been unforgettable. The great thing about a US university education is if you are undecided about your Major you can try out lots of different subjects in your Freshman year. The IB and my time at Teddies prepared me really well for this experience. I was well equipped to juggle a full-on academic timetable as well as a demanding rowing schedule, even during the pandemic. Despite the challenges of online learning and compliance with Covid regulations which included training wearing masks, I have completed my Freshman year and have decided to major in Business and Psychology. As for rowing, I have trained throughout and recently raced on the Charles River,

Milly Bracey tells us more about her experience: ‘I was offered places at McGill, the University of

Southern California (USC), Tufts and the Universities of California at Berkeley, San Diego and Santa Barbara. I chose USC because I was accepted onto their Thematic Option program which only admits the top 4% of the year so that was really appealing. It means that I can study honours-level interdisciplinary courses taught around distinct themes. They also have a fantastic film school, an area I’m really interested in. I will be double-majoring in Classics and English, with a minor in Screenwriting and Film Studies. 

which is enormous. The sports facilities have been brilliant. My crew won highly competitive races against the Universities of Syracuse, Wisconsin and Boston. I strongly encourage anyone at Teddies who wants to pursue their sporting passion to take a look at what US universities have to offer. I have had an amazing time and am looking forward to my Sophomore year. By the way, a shell is a rowing boat over here!

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