An Education Abroad

James Cook University has a ton going for it: It's got a tropical location, three amazing campuses (including one in Singapore that is wonderful for students looking to enter one of the most dynamic job markets on Earth!), and incredibly straightforward admissions for American students. They've also got my good friend Emma Schwartz, who is an amazing advocate for the university (and co-host of the other international education podcast you all should be listening to, the Go Abroad Pod!).

Want to really get away? I mean really get away? Then think about New Zealand! As Kelsey Jackson of VUW explains, there are tremendous options in New Zealand, not the least of which Victoria University of Wellington. As if New Zealand wasn't awesome enough (and it is), they've got incredible admissions standards for Americans.

There is a ton of misinformation out there about paying for college. Some people will try to convince you to negotiate the price of college like it's a used car. Others will suggest that you declare your child independent.

In addition to being wrong, a lot of these are unethical (or even illegal!)

You won't get that sort of misinformation from Brock Jolly, Founder of the College Funding Coach. Are 529s plans the most interesting thing on the planet? Well, not to me. However, Brock makes them sound so easy to use that you might actually be excited about starting one.

We've been receiving a lot more questions about how to apply to universities overseas than usual. A lot of people are expressing an interest in transferring, perhaps as soon as the next semester. Luckily there are still routes to doing so, at least for a few more days, if you're willing to go to Australia. I'm joined by Todd St. Vrain from the University of Melbourne and Emma Schwartz of James Cook University to discuss what American students can do to transfer to Australia in February 2025.

It's no secret that I think Durham University is pretty great, so we're pretty excited to have Jessa Collings, the Deputy Head of International Student Recruitment at Durham, around to talk about what makes it one of the most unique universities in the UK. From the fact it feels like a North American liberal arts college in a smaller college town to the liberal arts programs offered by the university, there's a lot to love here.

Not many business schools can offer a sailing team on Lake Como, exclusive access to Milan Fashion Week, and one of the most integrated global alumni networks. But Bocconi can. From their straightforward approach to admissions to their emphasis on preserving Italy's global heritage, Thea Mauro has every reason to be proud of her alma mater, where she currently works in the International Recruitment Office.

Oh, and apologies for this being a few hours late; apparently I forgot the difference between AM and PM.

Established as a university to train hospitality professionals, EHL is now one of the leading business schools in Europe. As Nicolas Terrieux shares, their focus on both hard and soft skills of business and culture make them an exceptionally attractive choice to the right student, and chances are the right student is a more broad term that you might think.

This week I got to sit down with Richard Montauk, one of the original voices of advice in all things educational consulting. It was an absolute honor to speak with him, and as always, he's a wealth of information on what law schools (or business schools, or top colleges) really like to see.

What do the best student union in the UK, life-saving research with the National Health Service, and ducks have in common? If you guessed the University of Sheffield, you'd be right (and probably leaning over my shoulder, because how else would you get that answer?). Join Haley Drogus, Sheffield's dedicated person for the Americas, as we discuss one of the coolest universities in the UK.

One of the best ways to stand out to universities is to prove you're already ready for university-level work. To that end, Dual Enrollment courses can be incredibly useful, but they're not perfect. That said, with a few tweaks, they can be an incredibly useful tool to help you get into university overseas.