Writing About Travel For Teens on Your College Applications
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 · 7:00 p.m.
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About this Webinar
Experiences abroad can shape a student’s perspective, character, and goals in powerful ways. For students who have participated in the Travel For Teens program, the challenge is knowing how to translate those experiences into compelling stories that strengthen college applications. This webinar, led by Admissions Expert Katie Chiou, will guide students and families in turning travel experiences into meaningful application content that stands out to admissions officers.
Key learnings from this webinar include:
How admissions officers view travel and global experiences in the application process
Identifying the most impactful moments from your Travel For Teens program to highlight
Weaving travel stories into personal statements, supplemental essays, and activity descriptions
Demonstrating growth, adaptability, and cultural awareness through storytelling
Avoiding common pitfalls
Tips for connecting your travel experiences to academic interests and future goals
This session is designed for Travel For Teens participants and their parents who want to better understand how to showcase travel experiences authentically and effectively in college applications.
Agenda
Writing About Travel for Teens on Your College Applications Presentation
Live Q&A
Katie Chiou
Admissions Expert
Hi! My name is Katie and I’m a psychiatry resident at Mount Sinai! I graduated from Brown’s 8 year Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) where I majored in Science & Society with a focus in anthropology and completed a concentration in medical education. I’ve worked for over 8 years in college advising in essay editing and interview prep, and now primarily present at monthly webinars about premed, BS/MD programs, and essay writing.