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THE F1 NAVIGATOR

Logistics Expert Turned Bedside Navigator

Honest, tactical videos about building a healthcare career while on an F1 visa: visas, SSN delays, housing budgets, CNA pathway, and what it's like to study at Westcliff.

Content Pillars

Practical guidance organized around key topics for F1 students navigating healthcare careers

Guides01

F1 Visa & Timeline Guides

  • SSN application process & delays
  • DMV realities for international students
  • CPT authorization and requirements
  • Visa renewal timelines
Pivot02

Career Pivot

  • CNA pathway and certification
  • Hands-on healthcare preparation
  • Building clinical experience
  • From logistics to bedside care
Study03

MBA Life at Westcliff

  • Day-in-the-life of an F1 MBA student
  • Study tips and time management
  • Balancing coursework with healthcare prep
  • Westcliff resources for international students
Inner work04

Mindset

  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Building resilience as an international student
  • Faith and purpose in career transitions
  • Staying motivated through challenges
Budget05

Financial Reality

  • Housing deposits and budgeting
  • Pocket money management
  • Survival budgeting for international students
  • Cost-saving strategies

Launch Sequence

Launch Sequence — First Videos

Start your journey with these foundational videos

  1. 01

    Logistics to Life:

    Why I'm Trading My MBA Desk for U.S. Healthcare

    (Video 1)

    Video coming soon
  2. 02

    F1 Student Life:

    Balancing Westcliff MBA Classes & Healthcare Prep

    (Video 2)

    Video coming soon
  3. 03

    SSN & DMV Reality:

    Why It Took 3 Months

    (Video 3)

    Video coming soon

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