News Students Love New York! 13.11.2026

Collyer’s Criminology students have just returned from a educational visit to New York. Highlights included a trip to the top of the Empire State Building, to see the New York skyline at night, and a morning spent at the United Nations.

Head of Criminology Amber Willis said: “The students also sat in on a murder trial with a jury at the Criminal Court – which was such an amazing experience for them!”

In addition, the group took the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and visited the Ground Zero Memorial and 9/11 Museum. The students also took a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge to enjoy some spectacular early evening views of the Manhattan skyline.

Amber Willis added: “Times Square stole everyone’s hearts and the neon lights were where the group wanted to spend their evenings and free time!”

On the final day, the party enjoyed a walking tour of movie landmarks including Grand Central Station (Avengers, I am Legend and Men in Black), Rockefeller Center and Radio City Hall (Home Alone), then finished off with a sunny afternoon stroll around Central Park (Home Alone 2, Big Daddy, Spiderman and Ghostbusters).

Amber said: “It was such a successful trip and seeing the students’ faces constantly light up was very wholesome!

“We have had the most incredible four day educational trip, the students have all been an absolute credit to the College and I feel very proud of them all.”

Collyer’s Deputy Principal Steve Martell said: “Big thanks to teachers Amber, Cameron, Debs, and Keri for making this wonderful educational experience possible for our Criminology students.”