Reducing your costs in the US is not a difficult thing to do if you are doing the right things. We talk about 5 different ways to reduce your overall costs once you are in the US. If you are proactive and look forward ways to bring costs down, if you work hard in school and sport, costs will only go down. However, this is something you have to be committed to. Listen in to find out how you can reduce your costs. 

A-Z of College Recruiting & Sports Scholarships for International Students

Episode 103 - 5 Ways to Reduce your College Costs

In episode 102 we talk about the different collegiate athletic divisions within the US College system. We explain what separates the divisions and why they are labelled they way they are. We talk about the competitive standards within each division and where you may end up based on your own athletic abilities and potential. A very informative episode. 

Episode 102 - Which College Division is Best for Me?

In episode 101 we talk about university and college credits, how many classes you need to take in order to graduate on time, what happens if you fail a class and more. This episode will give you a clearer understanding of the structure of the academic calendar in the States. For example, most students graduate after 4 years of study however If you want to do it in three years you can, it just means a heavier workload than the majority of students. Listen in to gather more information. 

How Many College Classes Do You Need to Take?

In our 100th episode we talk about the US College experience. What you can expect once you arrive, how to deal with homesickness, things to do during the holiday periods and more. We cover a wide variety of topics to give you a better insight into life as an international student athlete studying and competing in the United States Collegiate system

Episode 100 - What is Life Like as an International Student in the US?

In episode 99 we talk about transferring between colleges. Sometimes there are good reasons for transferring. However, it is not always going to be the right thing to do. Transferring will not solve any issues that you may have. It may solve one or two, but it may bring up new ones. You are better off solving the problems you have, or at least trying to solve them before contemplating moving. We talk about how you can do this and when it is a good time to transfer. 

Episode 99 - Why Transferring Colleges Is Not Always The Solution

In Episode 98 we talk about American Colleges and how they differ from universities around the world. There are many differences, some small and some big. It is very important to understand these differences to avoid confusion. It is a completely different world in the US university landscape and this episode will explain those differences.

Episode 98 - How Are American College Different?

In episode 97 we talk about coaches and why its always a great idea to get a second opinion. Your coach may be able to help you and may share some information with you about the US College system but it may not be the correct information or all of the information needed. There are so many variables that come into play when finding opportunities. 

Episode 97 - Why Your Coach Can't Get You A College Scholarship

In episode 96 we talk about getting a college scholarship first. How do you get a college scholarship before someone else? Its actually not too difficult. Simply, start the process before someone else, gather more information, gather more video footage, prepare yourself academically in advance. There are many ways to receive a college scholarship before another and we talk about the different ways in this particular episode. 

Episode 96 - How to Get A College Scholarship Before Another Student

In this episode we talk about the search for college scholarships in a little more detail. This is the second part to episode 93. Go back and have a listen to episode 93 before you listen to this one. Believe it or not, finding college opportunities is not an overnight or easy task. It can take countless hours of research, self reflection and contacting coaches and schools. We talk about what needs to happen first before even beginning your college scholarship search. Every student athlete and every student is different so the process will be different for everyone.

Episode 95 - How to Know Where to Start When Looking For College Scholarships (Part 2)

In episode 94 we go over some of the more important messages in the last 10 podcast episodes. If you need to catch up this is a great place to start.

Episode 94 - Important Podcast Quotes

In this episode we talk about the search for college scholarships. Believe it or not, finding college opportunities is not an overnight or easy task. It can take countless hours of research, self reflection and contacting coaches and schools. We talk about what needs to happen first before even beginning your college scholarship search. Every student athlete and every student is different so the process will be different for everyone. 

Episode 93 - How to Know Where to Start When Looking For College Scholarships (Part 1)

In episode 92 we talk about the involvement of parents or guardians throughout the college recruitment process. Parents or guardians must always be involved, however there are certain points in time throughout the process where they need to take a backseat. At particular stages, too much involvement and control from parents and guardians can actually hurt your opportunities more than they can help. We explain when and why this is. 

Episode 92 - Why your Parents Should and Shouldn't be Involved in the College Recruitment Process

Throughout episode 91 we explain who deserves sports scholarships and why. Maybe you are deserving of one right now or maybe you aren’t. By the end of the episode you will know whether or not you deserve one at this point in time. We talk about what you can do to increase your chances and why coaches give particular student athletes scholarships and others none.  

Episode 91 - Do You Deserve A Scholarship?

In episode 90 we talk about finding the perfect college. Is there such a thing? You will have to listen in to find out. There are many different variables when considering what makes a great college, not only objectively but also subjectively. What is it that you want? What is the perfect college for you? We talk about what makes the perfect college, or rather the perfect college for you. 

Episode 90 - Is There A Perfect College?

In episode 89 we talk about financially preparing for college. We share examples of how costs compare with US university fees and the cost of living with the costs of the same things in other countries. We then share information on how you can make things easier for yourself in your first year of college in the US. You never want to be under financial stress or pressure so we help you and inform you on how things can be made easier. 

Episode 89 - How to Prepare Financially for College

The IAM 360 podcast will cover A-Z of College Recruiting. US College recruitment is very complex and confusing. This podcast will help you navigate through the US College Scholarship recruitment process with ease.

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