Shorelight&rsquo;s Before You Start virtual event prepares you for life and study at your US university. This virtual event is for graduate students (and their parents or guardians) who have received an offer of admission at a <a href="https://shorelight.com/universities" target="_blank" id="">Shorelight university</a>&nbsp;graduate program for Spring 2026. This event offers three sessions over two hours.
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<li>Shorelight Student Panel: Current international students from Shorelight universities share their advice and experiences studying and living in the US. </li>
<li>University pre-arrival session: Meet your campus team and get all the essential information you need to know before you arrive in the US. </li>
<li>Shorelight's Academic and Career Services: Learn more about free e-learning courses and virtual tutoring, as well as access to Shorelight career and internship experts.</li>
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Discover exciting summer opportunities in the U.S. designed for students from the Asia-Pacific region! Join our webinar to learn how Shorelight connects high school students to world-class universities, hands-on academic experiences, and immersive cultural activities that prepare you for future success. What you&rsquo;ll learn: 
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Discover exciting US summer opportunities for Asia-Pacific students, featuring academic experiences, campus life insights, and guidance to prepare for future success.

Discover exciting summer opportunities in the U.S. designed for students from the Asia-Pacific region!

Join our webinar to learn how Shorelight connects high school students to world-class universities, hands-on academic experiences, and immersive cultural activities that prepare you for future success.

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- Program Preparation – Tips on course selection, orientation, and academic readiness
- Live Q&A – Get answers from experts about summer programs and U.S. campus life

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Discover why short-term summer programs are a high-impact recruitment strategy. This session breaks down what makes these programs appealing to students and parents and how they strengthen your market positioning.

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The Smart Sell: Why Summer Programs Win Students

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Learn how to work seamlessly with Shorelight to promote and enroll students into summer programs. This session highlights the support, tools, and processes available to help you drive interest, expand your offerings, and set students up for a successful summer experience.

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Partnering for Success: How to Work with Shorelight on Summer Programs

Help your students take advantage of early-bird discounts, sibling savings, and bundled program options. Drive early enrollment, secure student spots, and maximize your revenue—while supporting a successful Summer 2026 study experience.

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Bundle Up for Success: Maximizing Summer Revenue with Shorelight

Time is running out. Join this session to learn how to guide your students through the final steps to secure their spots in Shorelight’s summer programs and make the most of these short-term opportunities.

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Final Call: Secure Your Students’ Spots in Shorelight’s Summer Programs

Start preparing now for next summer! This session helps you plan ahead, explore upcoming program opportunities, and position your students for a successful short-term summer experience with Shorelight.

Start preparing now for next summer! This session helps you plan ahead, explore upcoming program opportunities, and position your students for a successful short-term summer experience with Shorelight.

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