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The step-by-step system that helped 100+ students get into Notre Dame, UCLA, Stanford, Sciences Po, UPenn, UBC - and write the statement that made it happen.Your Story Is the Difference Between Rejection and Acceptance.
Most applicants have the grades. They have the experience. What they can't figure out is how to turn who they are into words that make an admissions committee say yes. This guide is the exact system used in every 1:1 session - now available to anyone, anywhere, applying to any program.
The First 90 Days Abroad: Survival Guide for New Expats
Your complete week-by-week 90-day plan to move abroad with confidence
Stop guessing what to do next. This practical expat relocation guide gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you land prepared, settle fast, and build a life you love — without the stress, mistakes, or overwhelm most new expats face.
Week 1 survival steps — Land and feel in control within 48 hours. From airport to housing, banking, SIM card, and first groceries, every detail is covered so you hit the ground running.
Budget template + real cost insights — Avoid expensive surprises. Get realistic monthly cost breakdowns, hidden fees, and a ready-to-use spreadsheet that works for any country.
Build your routine + social circle — Don’t feel alone. Learn exactly how to create daily structure, meet people, and turn a new city into home within weeks.
Real expat insights — Skip the mistakes most people learn the hard way. Packed with proven tips on culture shock, visas, safety, and long-term success.
Written by Jacquelyn García Vadnais, who has traveled to 60+ countries and lived in 11+, this guide draws from hard-earned personal experience and the stories of hundreds of successful expats she has helped.
Whether you’re moving for work, retirement, or adventure, this digital nomad checklist and relocation survival guide is your shortcut to a smooth, exciting transition. Instant PDF download — start planning today and arrive ready.
Perfect for first-time expats, digital nomads, and anyone ready to make the move abroad with clarity and confidence.
By purchasing this guide, it shows an acceptance of our policy that all digital guide sales are final.
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No one teaches you how to write about yourself. That's the problem.
Grades, test scores, and extracurriculars get you in the room. Your personal statement is why you get the offer. And yet, every applicant is left to figure out how to write it completely alone - with no framework, no examples that actually fit their story, and a deadline that keeps getting closer.
This guide changes that. It gives you a structured, proven system to find your stories, build your statement, and submit something that actually sounds like you.
The 4-step brainstorm systemReady-to-use worksheets and templatesStructure: how to build a winning personal statementTurn your experiences into memorable storiesStop staring at a blank page. A proven sequence that takes you from 'I don't know what to write about' to a full story inventory - in a single session.
The Strength Wheel, Story Mining template, and Statement Outline Builder - tools that organize your raw material instantly, so you're writing, not wondering.
A clear opening. A compelling middle. A close that leaves no doubt. This section shows you exactly how to structure your statement for any program type - undergraduate, graduate, law, MBA, or PhD.
The STAR method applied to personal statements. How to take ordinary experiences and make them read like they belong in a top-program applicant file.
Expert editing checklist + common mistakes to avoidThe 12 most common personal statement mistakes - and how to catch every one of them in your own draft before you submit.
Bonus: sample statement snippets and blank final templateReal examples annotated to show why they work. Plus a blank template to complete your final draft with confidence.
The First 90 Days Abroad: Survival Guide for New Expats
Your complete week-by-week 90-day plan to move abroad with confidence
Stop guessing what to do next. This practical expat relocation guide gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you land prepared, settle fast, and build a life you love — without the stress, mistakes, or overwhelm most new expats face.
Week 1 survival steps — Land and feel in control within 48 hours. From airport to housing, banking, SIM card, and first groceries, every detail is covered so you hit the ground running.
Budget template + real cost insights — Avoid expensive surprises. Get realistic monthly cost breakdowns, hidden fees, and a ready-to-use spreadsheet that works for any country.
Build your routine + social circle — Don’t feel alone. Learn exactly how to create daily structure, meet people, and turn a new city into home within weeks.
Real expat insights — Skip the mistakes most people learn the hard way. Packed with proven tips on culture shock, visas, safety, and long-term success.
Written by Jacquelyn García Vadnais, who has traveled to 60+ countries and lived in 11+, this guide draws from hard-earned personal experience and the stories of hundreds of successful expats she has helped.
Whether you’re moving for work, retirement, or adventure, this digital nomad checklist and relocation survival guide is your shortcut to a smooth, exciting transition. Instant PDF download — start planning today and arrive ready.
Perfect for first-time expats, digital nomads, and anyone ready to make the move abroad with clarity and confidence.
By purchasing this guide, it shows an acceptance of our policy that all digital guide sales are final.
You have the GPA. You have the experience. But you don't know how to make yourself sound impressive enough.
Writing about yourself to people who will judge your future is one of the hardest things an applicant has to do. Most people get it wrong - not because they lack the story, but because they don't know how to find it or how to tell it.
Before the guide
You've been staring at a blank document for days and still don't know what to write.
You've written three different drafts and none of them sound like you - or impressive enough.
You're terrified you'll write something generic and lose your shot at the program you've worked years for.
You don't know how to talk about yourself without sounding like you're bragging - or underselling yourself.
Your deadline is approaching and the pressure is making everything worse.
After the guide
You know exactly which experiences to write about - and why admissions committees will care.
You have a clear structure that makes your statement feel coherent, compelling, and genuinely yours.
You've written a draft you're proud of - one that sounds nothing like a generic applicant.
You submit with confidence instead of sending something and hoping for the best.
What you take home:
A complete, personalized personal statement built around your real strengths and story
A brainstorm-to-submission system you can reuse for every school and every program
The exact editing framework used to review statements for Notre Dame, UCLA, Stanford, and Sciences Po applicants
Templates and worksheets that make every stage of the process faster and clearer
The First 90 Days Abroad: Survival Guide for New Expats
Your complete week-by-week 90-day plan to move abroad with confidence
Stop guessing what to do next. This practical expat relocation guide gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you land prepared, settle fast, and build a life you love — without the stress, mistakes, or overwhelm most new expats face.
Week 1 survival steps — Land and feel in control within 48 hours. From airport to housing, banking, SIM card, and first groceries, every detail is covered so you hit the ground running.
Budget template + real cost insights — Avoid expensive surprises. Get realistic monthly cost breakdowns, hidden fees, and a ready-to-use spreadsheet that works for any country.
Build your routine + social circle — Don’t feel alone. Learn exactly how to create daily structure, meet people, and turn a new city into home within weeks.
Real expat insights — Skip the mistakes most people learn the hard way. Packed with proven tips on culture shock, visas, safety, and long-term success.
Written by Jacquelyn García Vadnais, who has traveled to 60+ countries and lived in 11+, this guide draws from hard-earned personal experience and the stories of hundreds of successful expats she has helped.
Whether you’re moving for work, retirement, or adventure, this digital nomad checklist and relocation survival guide is your shortcut to a smooth, exciting transition. Instant PDF download — start planning today and arrive ready.
Perfect for first-time expats, digital nomads, and anyone ready to make the move abroad with clarity and confidence.
By purchasing this guide, it shows an acceptance of our policy that all digital guide sales are final.
What you'll learnA decade of admissions coaching condensed into one system.
Jacquelyn isn't going to give you tips. She's going to hand you the exact process she uses in every coaching session - the one that has produced 100+ acceptances at programs across four continents.
01 - The brainstorm: find your real story
Most applicants write about the wrong thing - not because their story isn't good, but because they don't know how to surface it. The 4-step brainstorm takes you from 'I have nothing interesting to say' to a full library of experiences worth writing about.
02 - The Strength Wheel: map what makes you different
A visual tool that maps your strengths, values, and unique experiences - so you can see, at a glance, what the committee will remember about you after reading your statement.
03 - Story selection: which experience wins
How to open a local account, what to do with your home-country cards, and the actual cost breakdown that travel blogs never show because they're writing for tourists, not residents.
04 - The STAR structure: how to write it
Situation. Task. Action. Result. Applied to personal statements, this method transforms ordinary experiences into compelling narratives that admissions committees remember.
05 - Editing for submission: the 12-mistake checklist
The most common reasons personal statements fail - and the exact checklist to catch every one of them in your own draft before it's too late to fix.
Jacquelyn García Vadnais has helped 100+ students get admitted to the world's most competitive programs.
She knows what an admissions committee is looking for - because she has spent over a decade teaching applicants how to give it to them. Her students have been admitted to programs they believed were out of reach. This guide is the system behind every one of those results.
Education lawyer, admissions coach, and international consultant
100+ students admitted: Notre Dame, UCLA, Stanford, Sciences Po, UPenn, UBC, Fordham, University of Miami
10+ years coaching applicants for university, graduate school, and international programs worldwide
Fluent in 5 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French
Founder of Expat Pursuit - global consulting firm for expats, students, and international professionals
What is in this guide was not built from theory. It was built from 100+ applicants, and 100+ acceptances.
The First 90 Days Abroad: Survival Guide for New Expats
Your complete week-by-week 90-day plan to move abroad with confidence
Stop guessing what to do next. This practical expat relocation guide gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you land prepared, settle fast, and build a life you love — without the stress, mistakes, or overwhelm most new expats face.
Week 1 survival steps — Land and feel in control within 48 hours. From airport to housing, banking, SIM card, and first groceries, every detail is covered so you hit the ground running.
Budget template + real cost insights — Avoid expensive surprises. Get realistic monthly cost breakdowns, hidden fees, and a ready-to-use spreadsheet that works for any country.
Build your routine + social circle — Don’t feel alone. Learn exactly how to create daily structure, meet people, and turn a new city into home within weeks.
Real expat insights — Skip the mistakes most people learn the hard way. Packed with proven tips on culture shock, visas, safety, and long-term success.
Written by Jacquelyn García Vadnais, who has traveled to 60+ countries and lived in 11+, this guide draws from hard-earned personal experience and the stories of hundreds of successful expats she has helped.
Whether you’re moving for work, retirement, or adventure, this digital nomad checklist and relocation survival guide is your shortcut to a smooth, exciting transition. Instant PDF download — start planning today and arrive ready.
Perfect for first-time expats, digital nomads, and anyone ready to make the move abroad with clarity and confidence.
By purchasing this guide, it shows an acceptance of our policy that all digital guide sales are final.
The statement is only the beginning. The acceptance is what we're building toward.
Applicants who use this system don't just submit better personal statements. They submit with a level of clarity and confidence that changes the entire application experience.
"While working with Expat Pursuit, I gained the skills necessary to prepare me for my admission interview for graduate school and how to draft a compelling personal statement - which helped me get admitted to my Master's program of choice."
- Carlos Alamo · Graduate school admission client"Working with College Essay Guy and my counselor has really helped me with the college admission process and has made it a lot easier. It has taught me skills on how to write my essays creatively using methods and techniques I would've never thought of on my own."
- Student testimonial from College Essay Guy (industry benchmark)The First 90 Days Abroad: Survival Guide for New Expats
Your complete week-by-week 90-day plan to move abroad with confidence
Stop guessing what to do next. This practical expat relocation guide gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you land prepared, settle fast, and build a life you love — without the stress, mistakes, or overwhelm most new expats face.
Week 1 survival steps — Land and feel in control within 48 hours. From airport to housing, banking, SIM card, and first groceries, every detail is covered so you hit the ground running.
Budget template + real cost insights — Avoid expensive surprises. Get realistic monthly cost breakdowns, hidden fees, and a ready-to-use spreadsheet that works for any country.
Build your routine + social circle — Don’t feel alone. Learn exactly how to create daily structure, meet people, and turn a new city into home within weeks.
Real expat insights — Skip the mistakes most people learn the hard way. Packed with proven tips on culture shock, visas, safety, and long-term success.
Written by Jacquelyn García Vadnais, who has traveled to 60+ countries and lived in 11+, this guide draws from hard-earned personal experience and the stories of hundreds of successful expats she has helped.
Whether you’re moving for work, retirement, or adventure, this digital nomad checklist and relocation survival guide is your shortcut to a smooth, exciting transition. Instant PDF download — start planning today and arrive ready.
Perfect for first-time expats, digital nomads, and anyone ready to make the move abroad with clarity and confidence.
By purchasing this guide, it shows an acceptance of our policy that all digital guide sales are final.
"The five-step method was extremely helpful, and I am so happy that I followed the advice from the very beginning of writing my statement - it saved me a great deal of time and nerves. I received not only admission offers, but full scholarships at Bologna University and University of Tilburg."
- Personal statement course client (industry benchmark, Daria Alevina)Get your copy
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This guide is updated for the 2025–2026 application cycle. Whether your deadline is October, January, or a rolling admissions window - the system works on any timeline.
The First 90 Days Abroad: Survival Guide for New Expats
Your complete week-by-week 90-day plan to move abroad with confidence
Stop guessing what to do next. This practical expat relocation guide gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you land prepared, settle fast, and build a life you love — without the stress, mistakes, or overwhelm most new expats face.
Week 1 survival steps — Land and feel in control within 48 hours. From airport to housing, banking, SIM card, and first groceries, every detail is covered so you hit the ground running.
Budget template + real cost insights — Avoid expensive surprises. Get realistic monthly cost breakdowns, hidden fees, and a ready-to-use spreadsheet that works for any country.
Build your routine + social circle — Don’t feel alone. Learn exactly how to create daily structure, meet people, and turn a new city into home within weeks.
Real expat insights — Skip the mistakes most people learn the hard way. Packed with proven tips on culture shock, visas, safety, and long-term success.
Written by Jacquelyn García Vadnais, who has traveled to 60+ countries and lived in 11+, this guide draws from hard-earned personal experience and the stories of hundreds of successful expats she has helped.
Whether you’re moving for work, retirement, or adventure, this digital nomad checklist and relocation survival guide is your shortcut to a smooth, exciting transition. Instant PDF download — start planning today and arrive ready.
Perfect for first-time expats, digital nomads, and anyone ready to make the move abroad with clarity and confidence.
By purchasing this guide, it shows an acceptance of our policy that all digital guide sales are final.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
The First 90 Days Abroad: Survival Guide for New Expats
Your complete week-by-week 90-day plan to move abroad with confidence
Stop guessing what to do next. This practical expat relocation guide gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you land prepared, settle fast, and build a life you love — without the stress, mistakes, or overwhelm most new expats face.
Week 1 survival steps — Land and feel in control within 48 hours. From airport to housing, banking, SIM card, and first groceries, every detail is covered so you hit the ground running.
Budget template + real cost insights — Avoid expensive surprises. Get realistic monthly cost breakdowns, hidden fees, and a ready-to-use spreadsheet that works for any country.
Build your routine + social circle — Don’t feel alone. Learn exactly how to create daily structure, meet people, and turn a new city into home within weeks.
Real expat insights — Skip the mistakes most people learn the hard way. Packed with proven tips on culture shock, visas, safety, and long-term success.
Written by Jacquelyn García Vadnais, who has traveled to 60+ countries and lived in 11+, this guide draws from hard-earned personal experience and the stories of hundreds of successful expats she has helped.
Whether you’re moving for work, retirement, or adventure, this digital nomad checklist and relocation survival guide is your shortcut to a smooth, exciting transition. Instant PDF download — start planning today and arrive ready.
Perfect for first-time expats, digital nomads, and anyone ready to make the move abroad with clarity and confidence.
By purchasing this guide, it shows an acceptance of our policy that all digital guide sales are final.
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This guide is for anyone planning an international move, whether for lifestyle, remote work, retirement, or a career change.
Especially useful if you've already chosen your destination and want to arrive with a well-defined system, rather than having to improvise under pressure.
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Yes. The 90 day framework is based on the universal logic of relocation the sequence of priorities that applies regardless of whether you're moving to Lisbon, Barcelona, Mexico City, Dubai, or anywhere else. Specific notes for each country are indicated where the process varies.
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Research provides information. This guide provides a system. The problem most expats face isn't a lack of information, but rather not knowing what to do first, in what order, and when. That's exactly what this guide solves.
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PDF, available for download immediately after purchase. Can be read on any mobile device, tablet, or laptop. No subscription. No account required.
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The complete 90-day, week by week roadmap, the protocol for the first 48 hours of arrival, a budget template with a breakdown of real costs, the community-building system, and a list of common mistakes made by expats. Launch week buyers also get a free 15-minute Q&A call with Jacquelyn limited availability.
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Each week has a specific set of legal, practical, and social priorities organized in a sequence that reduces costs and friction. Read the entire guide at once and use each weekly section as a reference during your move.
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All sales of the digital guide are final. The guide is delivered as an instant download you have full access to all content immediately after purchase.