29 September 2026
Off to the USA
We wish St Mary’s students Aimee, Emma and Hana every success as they begin their Study USA year, studying at Misericordia University, Albright College and Wilson College.
Thanks to scholarships managed by British Council Northern Ireland on behalf of the Department for the Economy NI (DfE), the students will spend an academic year immersed in US college life, experiencing a new culture, developing new skills and making memories along the way.
We hope they have a fantastic year and look forward to hearing all about their experiences! 🇺🇸☘️
Best of luck from everyone at St Mary’s!
29 September 2026
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