Tips:

Take a career test – tests like this one https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz by the Princeton Review are short and can give you an idea of what programs might be the best fit for you! Another good online test is https://www.123test.com/career-test/. It’s free to take and will give you options of careers that might be a good fit.

Take a personality test – this links with the one above, but trust me. I wish someone had given me this advice before I started the school search process. I knew so little about my inherent personality and things I might be good at just because of the way I viewed the world and people around me. One of my favorite online tests is the 16 personalities test – https://www.16personalities.com/. It not only gives you insights into your soul (for real though), but it gives you some careers that you might be good at as well!

Think about your favorite subjects to study or learn about in school so far. Write them down, then search for “jobs using _____” for example, “jobs using math” or “jobs using science”.

Determine the type of school that offers programs that would lead to the careers above.

Determine if you need language courses before starting your degree or certificate program. *Tip, language requirements can be found on any school website under their admissions requirements for international students

Evaluate any post-secondary work you have done in your home country to see if you can transfer it.

Determine if you prefer a religiously affiliated school.

I know that’s a lot of information, but I think you’ll find these tips super helpful if you go through each step and look at the information together. This will give you a great start to the school search.