19 January 2025 Study in the United States life-changing for Jack

Last year Jack Green travelled across the world to Ithaca, New York, to study at the Ivy League Cornell University for a semester. He joined the local rugby team, travelled across the northeastern United States and attended the largest concert in US history.

Now he’s back at Lincoln ready to begin the fourth year of his Bachelor of Agricultural Science, armed with an international perspective on industry.

“My experience overseas has made me realise the benefit of an international education, particularly at an institution like Cornell. I was able to see and learn a completely different scale and intensification of farming that was completely unfamiliar to me.

“After I graduate, I hope to go back to the US and do my Masters in the field of agritech and data analytics of farming software.

“Being there really made me realise it is a space I want to be an expert in as the world’s agricultural systems adapt to this new age of farming.”

Throughout his studies, Jack got to visit working farms and agricultural operations. It wasn’t just observation, but a full hands-on experience. They explored greenhouses, dairy farms, meat processing plants, grain mills, and research facilities at all ranges of scale and intensification.

“We worked through them together as a class, discussing challenges and providing consultation style solutions on how the farming operation could be improved, often with input from industry experts.

“Everything we learnt was grounded in a practical context, with a clear outcome in mind.”

Jack didn’t travel across the world just to study. He took full advantage of being based in New York, venturing out to different states on weekends and semester break. They even dipped over the border to Canada.

“We saw so much of the country in the short time we were there.”

Country musician Zach Bryan made history in Michigan with the most attended concert in US history, hosting 112,408 people. Jack and his friends were there in the crowd. They also attended an NFL game in Buffalo and the US Open in New York City.

He joined up with one of the university rugby teams, which became a staple of his New York lifestyle. They spent more than 15 hours each week training, socialising and travelling together. Together they became the first Cornell Rugby team to win the D2 Liberty League Championship.

“It was good to be part of something that reminded you of home. It was a great way to keep fit and really get to know some fellas from all over the world.

“I will carry these friendships, learning opportunities, and experiences with me throughout my career and the rest of my life.”