Navigating the collegiate athletic landscape is a daunting task, especially for international student-athletes who are not only adapting to a new culture but also contending with the stringent eligibi...
Graduating from Iona University in New York, Conor Byrne has recently completed his own US College pathway. It was at Iona where Conor received his BBA in Business Analytics & Information Syst...
For the first time, the College Board is switching the SAT and PSAT from a written to a digital format. Our partners at Revolution Prep are ready to support students and their families through this tr...
Gaining mental toughness is the key to thriving as a student-athlete! Here’s How: Confidence According to financial guru Robert Kiyosaki, “Confidence comes from discipline and training.” Hav...
Study & Play USA is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with global recruitment company Robert Walters Group. The partnership is designed to provide support to ‘in college’ student-a...
For many prospective student-athletes, a lot of unnecessary stress, pressure and anticipation can build in the lead up to National Signing Day. Below we explore the significance of National Signing Da...
In this episode, Study & Play USA Director Chris Bates gains invaluable insights and pearls of wisdom from Kuol Jongoor, a highly impressive young man about to set out on his US college basketball...
US College coaches wear many hats. Most importantly, they assume the role of coach, mentor, recruiter, and manager. However, what they are not is a replacement for your primary/technical coach at home...
In The Huddle Podcast | SEASON 3 | EPISODE 6 In this episode, Study and Play Director Chris is joined by Australian born UCLA Rugby Coach Harry Bennett. They discuss the power of rugby as a connector...
Transitioning to a new country and a new athletic environment is challenging for any student-athlete. Homesickness is common in the first semester while trying to adjust to a new normal. This can be e...
Have you dreamed of going to university in the United States? Has your secondary school swim career been motivated by a swimming scholarship to a top college in the US? Leaving home for university is one of the most momentous occasions in a teen’s life,...
Anxiety, stress and the general feeling of being out of control is now commonplace among many of us as we remain unsure of what our new world will look like when we come out of social distancing. ...
Internationally, golf ranks high up there with many of the world’s leading sports. In fact, its popularity continues to rise....
At Study & Play USA we work with hundreds of students to assist them have the journey of a lifetime combining their sport and studies in the USA. We work together as a family to make sure the experience as amazing as it can be.We...
You may hear the term ‘student athlete’ thrown around when it comes to discussing USA Colleges and scholarships. Essentially – students who accepted into a US College to study and also represent a sporting team are known as a ‘student athletes’.Being the most diverse University...
This is a question you might be asking yourself as you start to look to the future, and what an exciting question it is!Yet, exciting as it is, it can also be a little daunting. You start to doubt leaving home? Or if you can...
Let’s face it, sometimes keeping all your grades up can be a challenge. From training, to attending class, to meeting friends, to grocery shopping – we are very busy people! Often, we find that school work can be pushed aside for many other activities.However, we...
When our students make the trip over to America to begin their adventure of a life time, some of the funniest things we hear revolve around food!Let’s face it the Americans use some words which really aren’t in our vocabulary, for example, ‘erbs….cilantro…tootsie rolls? (That’s...
So, the time has come!You’re all set to head off to the US and you’re excited about what lies ahead. New friends, new adventures and a brand-new culture await you, but first, you must pack that suitcase!We can all be guilty of over packing and...
Jonathan CondonUni: UPennStart Date: August 2018Sport: RowingWhat are you most looking forward to about going to College?I’m most looking forward to embracing the American culture and lifestyle. One of the most important things to me with studying abroad, is to live in not only a...
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