Course Description:
This is a course that simulates a College Prep Boot Camp for students who wish to study in the U.S. The purpose of this boot camp is to provide international students with all the information they need to help them pursue successfully an education in the U.S. The Boot camp will provide students with the knowledge they need to succeed and avoid the pitfalls that are common for international students.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what it means to be an international student
- Explore the benefits of new experiences and more promising opportunities
- Identify the common challenges posed by being immersed in a different culture.
- Recognize what it takes to study in the U.S and learn the steps needed to become an international college student in the United States: Applications, Visas, General Admission Requirements, Undergraduate Admissions Exams (SATs, ACTs, TOEFL), Graduate Admissions Exams (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL), English language proficiency (preparing for the TOEFL, E.S.L classes)
- Assess your career counseling needs to help you construct a good match between the right major of study, and an appropriate educational institution.