Most students know they have questions about studying abroad. What they don’t know is that waiting to ask the right question is costing them the very opportunities they’re dreaming about.In this episode of the What’s Next series on Global Student Voices, Mitchell Barure from ALU talks with Coach Martin (25 years in international education, TCK raised in Tanzania and Kenya, author of six books on global student success) to unpack the blind spots that families most commonly miss — and the practical steps to address them before it’s too late.Topics Covered:• Why starting early is the single biggest advantage in international education planning.• What “full ride scholarship” really means — and the hidden costs that catch families off guard.• Language tests (IELTS/TOEFL): when you need them, when you don’t, and how to request a waiver.• SAT strategy for international students — including the free Khan Academy prep, College Board endorses.• Code switching, cultural adaptation, and Coach Martin’s recent article on the hidden energy cost of moving between cultures.• What to do when you’re overwhelmed by choices and don’t know where to start.GSS Resources:Submit your question for a future episode → https://forms.gle/1Sd9BRsZvkjZ1PP48International School Consulting → https://www.theglobalstudentsolutions.com/international-schoolsFull article → file:///C:/Users/Aiden%20Chin/Downloads/The%20Language%20Nobody%20Teaches%20%20-%20Code%20Switching.html#studyabroad #studyabroadforinternationalstudents #athleticscholarships #ieltswaiver #internationalschool #satpreparation #satprep #thirdculturekids #thirdculturekidcollegeadvice #globalstudentvoices #globaleducation #studyinusa #studyinafrica #podcast This video is brought to you by Global Student Solutions and My College Coach, and more information is available on the website at www.theGlobalStudentSolutions.com

Can an international student-athlete earn an athletic scholarship at a US or Canadian university — even if they’re not nationally ranked? The answer may surprise you.In this episode, Coach Martin welcomes back Lara Peco Fazanes, founder of GPAthletes and a specialist in helping global student-athletes find athletic scholarships and opportunities to study and play in the US and Canada. Lara herself came to the US on a tennis scholarship, and she has built a mission-driven practice dedicated to making sure every family has accurate information before they decide to pursue — or walk away from — this life-changing opportunity.Why athletic scholarships aren’t just for top-ranked athletes — and what coaches really look forThe real cost of a US university scholarship (and why it’s often more affordable than families think)How to assess whether your student-athlete is a candidate for US or Canadian programsWhy reaching out early makes a significant difference in scholarship valueWhat school leaders can do right now to open doors for their student-athletesGuest Resources:GPAthletes: https://www.gpathletes.com/Lara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-peco-fazanes-736282165/▸ GSS Membership NetworkVisit theglobalstudentsolutions.com and join today.Subscribe to Global Student Voices — and join the network of global students, parents, and school leaders shaping the next chapter of international education.#globalstudentvoices #podcast #internationalstudentathletes #ussports #schoolleadership #ncaascholarships #collegerecruiting #studyinusa #internationalexperience #internationalschool #tennisscholarship #internationalstudents #sports #lationamerica This video is brought to you by Global Student Solutions and My College Coach and more information is available on the website at www.theGlobalStudentSolutions.com

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Coach Scott Martin and Dr. Josiah Marr go inside Adventure Year — the year-long journey Josiah, his wife, Tammy, and their two small children took across nine European countries and Asia, visiting more than 30 of the world's top international schools. The mission: see firsthand what the research had told him about school culture.Whether you're leading a school or supporting one, this episode gives you actionable practices grounded in both peer-reviewed research and on-the-ground observation.

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