On the path to international studies, step #1 is...

December 3, 2018

Get to know  yourself! 
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Planning for college can be fun! It's a unique opportunity to get to get to know yourself, and not just any you, but the best you! The you that dreams of your potential, and being the best person you can be. Surely if you want to study in another country, you want to broaden your horizons. That's inspiring. The first step on your growth path starts right at home, with you. 

There are thousands of colleges you can pick from in the United States alone, and it can be overwhelming, but if you know what you want, then you can make a plan, and step-by-step, it can all become manageable.

Before you begin your list of schools that will fit your needs, you must figure out what it is you hope to gain from studying in another country? And what field of study will help you meet your goals?

And what is your goal?...

If your goal is simply to improve your English, you might look into English Language Study programs. 

If your goal is gain leadership or entrepreneurial skills, you could look into short-term programs sponsored by the United States government. You'll want to match your experience with program requirements. For example, if a program requires a student have a strong academic background and leadership experience, think about whether you have these traits. If you do, move forward. If you do not, keep searching for a program that fits, or try to develop these traits and apply in the future.  Among my services, I can help you identify whether there are programs that fit your profile, or help you make a plan to become a stronger candidate in the future.  

If you are unsure of your education or career goals, you might take some career interest inventories to learn more about your interests, values, and aptitudes. Coming soon I'll post a blog on career interest inventories, so if this topic interests you, please check back then, or subscribe using the link on the side of the screen to get automated blog updates. 

If you are interested in undergraduate or graduate school programs of study, and know what you want to focus on, then you can start looking at programs that will fit your needs. I'll write more about choice later, but you can get started researching colleges now by looking at the College Board's BigFuture college search, and filtering for college major. 

Thanks so much for reading, and please comment if you have any thoughts, questions, or would like clarification. If English isn't your first language, some of this might be extra confusing, and if you have a question, you're probably not alone. Please ask, and I'm happy to try to help!