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04Aug 2023 by admin No Comments

What does your daily schedule look like as a student athlete in the United States?

While there are slight differences from school to school, between sports, and sometimes even within athletes on the same team, there is a rough timeline that most athletes will have in common in the US. Going to college in America is very demanding and you will encounter a lot of long days with very little free time. No matter if you are a golfer, a tennis or soccer player, or a swimmer, you will have a lot of responsibilities and a lot of obligations each day. Your days typically start very early and when you are a student athlete, it is crucial to always get a good night’s sleep so you are rested for the next day. So here is what a typical schedule will look like for you as…

13Jul 2023 by admin No Comments

What to expect during your visa interview?

A lot of athletes are currently getting ready to head to the United States for the start of their college career. The last step in the process before taking your flight to America is typically getting your student visa. After having completed all the administrative steps and having booked a visa interview appointment, students then have to go to the US embassy in their respective home country for their visa interview. Now, while this can be a nerve-racking experience for some, you really should not have much to worry about. In almost all cases, the visa interview is just a formality and should not take more than 10-15 minutes. Immigration officers typically have numerous of these student visa appointments each day and getting them done quickly is usually their main…

21Jun 2023 by admin No Comments

Where will I be living during my time in college?

This is a question that a lot of our student-athletes are currently faced with, as they are in the process of registering for their dorm room or apartment for this coming school year. While every school handles housing slightly different and your housing situation might vary depending on your age and school year, there are some similarities that typically apply to all student athletes. First of all, it does most likely make a difference if you come in as a regular 18-year freshman, an older freshman, or if you are a transfer student. Most schools make it mandatory for new students to live in dorms on campus, especially if they are 18. Some universities might have apartments on campus for incoming freshman, but most of the time, it will be…

07Jun 2023 by admin No Comments

Going to College vs Turning Pro, what should I do?

This is the million dollar question that we get asked almost on a daily basis and as always, there is not only one right or wrong answer! Every case is different and while some athletes peak earlier than others, there are definitely some undeniable benefits of going to college. First of all, it gives you the security of having a college degree, in case the professional career does not work out. There have been numerous young athletes who were at the very top in their respective sport at age 15 or 16, but then were never able to breakthrough at the professional level. Secondly, in a lot of sports, past and current examples have shown that college can be the ideal preparation for a future professional career. College will not…

25May 2023 by admin No Comments

What are my degree options in the US and what are the differences to degrees from other countries?

First and foremost, you can basically study the same degrees in the United States as you would in your home country. If anything, you might even have more options over here as there are a lot of universities that have specialized in newer degree fields such as the technology industry or have become worldly renowned in areas such as fashion or acting. So you can definitely find any possible degree in the US and should have plenty of options. Now, there are some degrees that might be a bit tricky to combine with the very demanding daily life of a student-athlete. Especially those degree options with labs in the afternoon are typically difficult for athletes as they interfere with your daily practice schedule. Then there are also some degree options…

11May 2023 by admin No Comments

The importance of Social Media during the recruiting process

Social media is one of the most underestimated components in the recruiting process. Most athletes believe that all that matters to college coaches are titles, results and what you have accomplished as an athlete. Unfortunately, this could not be further from the truth, as coaches do not only try recruit good athletes, but they also want good students and more importantly good people, who will represent the university in the best possible manner. Now, as we have mentioned before, being a scholarship athlete comes with a lot of responsibilities and expectations, with one of the biggest ones being how you portray yourself to your fellow students on campus and to people outside the university. As you can probably imagine, in nowadays age of smart phones and social media, what you…

01May 2023 by admin No Comments

I am looking for a sports scholarship in America, how do I get started?

As we always like to say, every athlete is different and not every process is exactly the same. So it is sometimes a bit difficult to give an exact blueprint of how the scholarship process will unfold from start to finish. However, here is a rough outline of the first steps to give everyone an approximate idea on how to get things started as efficiently as possible. First and foremost, we recommend reaching out to us as soon as you are even considering the option of coming to college in America. We will then arrange a call with you and your parents to give you our free evaluation of your chances and options. In that call we will also tell you more about the process and what we will need…

18Apr 2023 by admin No Comments

What is a junior college?

A junior college, or community college as it is more commonly called, is a school that you attend for your first two years of college. You take the same classes there as you would at any 4-year institution and you then have the opportunity to transfer to a 4-year school for your third and fourth year. The degree you complete at a junior college is called an associate’s degree, and it is basically your ticket to a bigger school, where you will then finish up your bachelor’s degree. Your courses from junior college will transfer over to your second school, so that you will still be on track to graduate in fours years like everyone else. There are several advantages to starting off your college career at a junior college.…

31Mar 2023 by admin No Comments

How can I get a student visa?

Getting your student visa in one of the very last steps in the process. You won’t be able to do this on your own as you will need help from the university or college that you have chosen. Now, without going into too much detail, the university will basically act as your “visa sponsor”, meaning that they are the ones who need to prove to the US government that you will be a student at their institution. To be able to do that, the university will be asking you for several documents, such as the university application, your transcripts, your test scores, bank statements, and possibly even certain vaccines. Every university will ask for slightly different documents, but once they have received those from you, they will then be able…

16Mar 2023 by admin No Comments

Are my sports related expenses in the US paid for or do I have to pay for tournaments, practice lessons and my sports gear?

This is a question we get asked very often, as it is something that most international athletes and their parents have not experienced to this magnitude in their home country. However, here is the good news! Once you are part of a college team in the US, basically every sports-related expense will be paid for by the university or college. This starts with all the expenses related to your actual tournaments and games. So all your travel, food and entry fees while competing for your college team will be taken care of. On top of that, you will receive a bunch of team gear, not only for tournaments and games, but also for practice and even to run around campus. This is also the case for specific equipment that is…