A LIMERICK student is set to jet off to America after being awarded a place on a prestigious scholarship programme.
Claire Gleeson, from Castletroy but studying at Ulster University, was accepted onto the Study USA programme which enables students to study business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related subjects in an American college.
Claire, who is studying human nutrition, will head off to Clarke University in Iowa for the next year.
Speaking ahead of her departure Claire said: “I applied to the programme as felt like it was a great opportunity to experience a new culture and learn more about business.”
“Throughout my time in Iowa I would love to meet new people and gain skills that will help me in my future career,” she said.
The Study USA programme is managed by The British Council on behalf of the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland, and has sent over 2,000 students all over America since its formation in 1994.
Jonathan Stewart, director of the British Council Northern Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with the Department for the Economy to deliver Study USA, a prestigious scholarship programme that has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 1994.”
“Study USA greatly enhances the employability skills of the students taking part in the programme, with many returning to work in Northern Ireland for employers with US and global links.”
“Students get an opportunity to connect with another country, to really get to understand that country through living there for a year, and update their CV by developing new skills in an international setting,” he concluded.
