I have visited more schools on this trip than previous international trips and have noticed that although I'm on the other side of the world, some things are still the same. (Disclaimer: the schools we are visiting are international schools meaning they have students from all over the world, including many American students, but I still think the similarities are worth noting!)
~When given the opportunity, high school students will choose to clump together and socialize over talking to college reps.
~Parents tend to dominate conversations at college fairs, even when they need their child to translate for them.
~You will ALWAYS be asked what your most popular majors are, whether the answer matters or not.
~You can try to understand the fashions you see on the teenagers. You will fail to reach that understanding.
~Pens (and pencils) will walk away from your table on their own.
~If a student is with their boyfriend or girlfriend, they are less likely to talk to you than if they were on their own.
~Students will not care why you are there (to talk specifically about admission to your school) and they will expect you to be able to answer obscure questions about all colleges in general.
~Students (and families) will have personal conversations while blocking your table and/or will use your table for their personal use.
~If one student stops at your table, they all will.
~Talking to a prospective student about your school and seeing their interest grow is one of the best feelings you can experience. That feeling gets multiplied the further you are from home.
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