Colin Higginson ‘19

I am currently enrolled in the Business, Economics, and Social Studies (B.E.S.S.) program at Trinity College Dublin with a concentration in Business and Economics. I plan on applying to medical school upon completion of my undergraduate business degree and am considering taking a gap year to complete my prerequisite STEM courses. With my degrees in business and medicine, I hope to eventually open my own medical practice which will allow me greater control over my schedule and work environment in the short term, as well as provide opportunities for affordable and personalized healthcare to my community in the future.

 

My academic experience at Trinity is far from what I expected it to be. Unlike many American institutions, Trinity places great emphasis on final exams and essays, with many accounting for as much as 70% of a student’s final course grade. It goes without saying that preparation for these exams is stressful, as there is little room for error and even less room to make up for a poor exam grade. When I encountered roadblocks while studying for these exams, I often found myself reflecting on my academic experience at The Country School. My teachers never gave up on me and impressed upon me the importance of resilience and attention to detail. Because of their dedication to my success, I have adapted to the many challenges that accompany studying abroad, and have grown to appreciate the time and effort my Country School teachers contributed to my academic and extracurricular success.

 

While I admittedly had no plans to study abroad during my time at The Country School, my history teachers definitely influenced my decision during my college application process. I have many fond memories of studying history, especially with Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Wainio. I have truly appreciated learning about Trinity College Dublin’s extensive history, and I am reminded of my time studying the ancient Romans and Greeks at TCS every time I enter Trinity’s idyllic front gate.