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Mark Harrison from Scotland is living the dream in the United States and is the team captain of his university team
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Mark Harrison plays for the University of the Cumberlands in Tennesse. They compete in the competitive TransSouth Conference in the NAIA. Mark is a rock-hard center back leading the team from the back.
The experience has been once in a lifetime. Playing football in some of the facilities I have and seeing some of the places have made my first year been unforgettable.
Being a student-athlete is amazing, playing the sport you love and getting a degree at the end of the four years is something you can’t argue with.
The most memorable moment so far has to be before the first game we played walking into the stadium and out onto the pitch to be greeted by all of the supporters. Although that happens every game, I will never forget that first time.
I would say that my overall reading of the game has improved. That’s due to playing with ex-internationals in my team who have the knowledge and are able to effectively pass it on.
I’d say the best thing about studying in the US is the overall experience. You get to visit so many places and meet people you would never get the chance to if I studied back home in Glasgow. As I said it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and am so glad that I was given the opportunity.
See how Mark is doing here: http://www.gocumberlandathletics.com/msoccer/default/
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