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Student experiences in Ohio, USA

Leah spent 1 academic year abroad (2015-2016) at Ohio University as part of her American Studies degree at Swansea University. Here are some comments she had about her experience:

Group Photo, Ohio

Ohio University

"Since I arrived in the states in August 2015 there hasn’t been a moment that I have regretted being here. I expected the first couple of weeks that I was here to be the hardest, but what instead I found was a welcome so great that I was immediately felt relaxed and at home. The university is the oldest in the state of Ohio, and is rich in tradition and you can feel that the minute you arrive in Athens."

Biggest Highlights

"Probably the biggest highlight of my first semester that occurred away from the university was when my roommates invited me to their homes over the thanksgiving break. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and I will forever be thankful for the opportunity to become a part of their family for one of the most important weeks in the American calendar."

"The highlight of the second semester for me has been the week I spent in Cleveland, Ohio during spring break. It was a fantastic experience to explore such a historic city with such great attractions, including a personal highlight, visiting the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame while there. I also got to experience a Cavaliers basketball game which was astonishing."

Living with Roommates

"One of the biggest issues I thought I would have while here was adjusting to living in such close proximity with 3 other people in the dorm. What I found is that I was blessed to have such accepting, funny and great roommates that have proved to be the best friends I have made here at OU, and I am forever grateful that I got to get to know them and form friendships that will last long after I have returned back to Swansea, I think I’ve even convinced them to schedule a trip back to Wales when they get the chance."

Football Game

Reflection

"There have of course been moments when I have missed home comforts, but the good far outweighs the bad in this situation and has left me with remarkable and treasured memories of such a unique period that I will never forget...I cannot express enough gratitude to everyone who had even a small role to play in me getting to come here and have a truly unbelievable chance at doing something completely out of my comfort zone, and everyone who has made this such an unforgettable event in my life."