Studying abroad is an exciting and challenging time in the life and education of every university student. We understand the unique needs of international students. We ensure each student we mentor is prepared to make the most of their time abroad.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Our services include:
- IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, and GRE preparation classes.
- Narrowing down your interests to select your course of study.
- Reviewing the cost of international studies and the costs of living.
- Helping you select the right university for your career path.
- Filling out your application and coaching you on your entrance essay.
- Applying for scholarships and grants where applicable, to ease your financial burden.
- Applying for your student visa and preparing for your embassy interview, where applicable.
- Strengthening your CV, mock interviews, and job preparedness.
- Time management, culture shock, mental health, and work-life balance.
- Travel plans, pre-departure checklist, and finding suitable accommodation.
Once your child arrives at their international destination, we are only a phone call or email away. We also connect them with Kenyan alumni overseas.
Our Mentorship
Apart from guiding you and your child through the process of selecting an international course and university, KCL takes things one step further by mentoring your child regarding all aspects of their life abroad.
Our in-house Kenyan-Australian Alumna Maggie spent 15 years studying and working in Australia and New Zealand. Her international career began in 1998 as a student. Maggie faced many unexpected challenges as an international student and is eager to share her knowledge and insights to empower her mentees to thrive. Together with alumni from Canada, the USA and the UK, the KCL team runs classes on challenges students face abroad, which we now refer to as the Be You Difference
Mentorship Classes
Successful mentorship is absolutely vital to your career success. KCL saw the need to develop strong mentorship programs and strategies for our students. We focus on identifying high-school accomplishments, skills gained from volunteering and work with you to develop your job search skills by providing assistance with tailoring cover letters, writing a dynamic and focused CV, and conducting mock interviews that will prepare you to make the best impression at a job interview.
At KCL, we know how important your mental health is to your success when studying abroad. That is why we mentor on dealing with mental health issues, depression, managing stress, building self-confidence, finding work/study balance, and time management. We also prepare you for issues you may encounter when studying abroad such as racism, an unfamiliar culture and language, and how to reach out and make professional connections and friends in your new environment.
Finding part-time work that you can fit into your class schedule is beneficial for most students. A parttime job provides much needed money, builds your CV and allows you to sharpen your job skills. Some other areas we discuss include:
Referencing & Plagiarism
Whether for your entrance essay or collegiate coursework, we teach you how to reference sources without plagiarising.
Scholarships
We aim to ease your financial burden by identifying scholarships and grants for tuition, housing, and living expenses.
Student Visas
A member of our team provides tips and conducts mock interviews to prepare you for your embassy interview where those are required.
Selecting Accommodations
We discuss the pros and cons of whether to live on campus in a dorm or in nearby student or community apartments.
Culture Shock
Being immersed in a new culture with countless differences and students from around the world will be a culture shock.
Money & Budgeting
From food to clothing, hygiene essentials, sourcing used books affordably, KCL will coach you on how to manage your money.
CV Writing & Interview Coaching
One of the classes students rate as an AHA moment in their lives. We cover everything job search related from strengthening your CV through local jobs and volunteer work, complete mock interviews, and craft dynamic cover letters and CVs.
Work-Life Balance
If you will need to work to make ends meet, we will teach you the time-management skills to balance work and school.
Mental Health
Learn mental health tools to manage living in a foreign country, language barriers, the stress of university life, racism, and more.
Travel Plans
We help you secure budget-friendly airfare to your destination and arrange transportation to your university.
Pre-Departure Checklist
Let’s create a detailed checklist to ensure you are prepared for success upon arrival. This includes how to dress for the local climate.
Need help selecting an international university or for mentorship on the topics above?
Book your mentorship meeting now!