Studying

[Sarahnick 19]

Alright, not sure where to post this but anyway.

Since I am still waiting for my noa2 (filed in September) and still in my home country I can't help but think about jobs and such for when I go to the states. I know it takes some time before the work permit and everything will happen and that it will be quite a lot of time just sitting around I've syarted to think what can I do.... So, if I choose to pick up a online program and start studying (school program and everything will be based in my home country sweden) but I will do my studies from the states over the Internet, hopefully even graduate too. Like do you guys think that this is a good idea, will I most likely still have a hard time getting a job after this or like mayby a better chance at least?

Right now the only education I have is something that's between high school/ college and I'm not really sure if that would give me a "good" work.

You know what I mean?

I'm not looking for a super awesome well paid job, but something that's at least above minimum wage...

Hopefully someone here gets what I'm talking about or mayby understand how I am thinking. Haha...

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Studying from your home country is a great idea, it also can add to your resume once you get to the US. Focus on courses that will help you reach a desired position once in the US.

good luck

[baron555 934]

You know what I mean?

I'm not looking for a super awesome well paid job, but something that's at least above minimum wage...

Hopefully someone here gets what I'm talking about or mayby understand how I am thinking. Haha...

What subject are you studying?

Where in the US will you be living?

Edited March 17, 2015 by baron555

[Sarahnick 19]

I will be moving to CT area

I'm not taking any classes yet but I'm thinking business or social studies, cannot really decide what I really wanna do. I did tourism and business in school before

[CanadianGrrl 8]

Further education is a good idea. Look at job postings in CT that you're interested in and work on building up the skills they ask for. Also, once you move, you can start looking for a job (you just can't start working until you get your EAD) so don't think of it as just wasted time!

[Cody and Daisy 373]

I will be moving to CT area

I'm not taking any classes yet but I'm thinking business or social studies, cannot really decide what I really wanna do. I did tourism and business in school before

Not to be a stick in the mud as this is just my experience from where I live now.

Where I live there really isn't that much opportunity to pursue something you really want to do, for instance.

I have a degree in fashion buying, but in order to do that I'd need to work in head offices.. And they are not located anywhere near where I live. And I doubt we will ever move anywhere else which is okay with me because we are starting a family and I'm perfectly happy just working in retail shops and maybe becoming a manager one day.

So find out what's in your area that you'll be moving to, what could you progress in and use a degree with, what Americans would find most useful.

That'll deffinately help find a good job once you can start working.

Great idea to start online and it'll give you something to do for those 3 months of nothing!