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1-on-1 Strategy Class

Select a session below to map out your personalized path to global success.


Live via Google Meet

First Year Abroad Program


Service Description

Moving abroad for university is about far more than academics. It's about adapting to a new culture, communicating confidently, building a life for yourself, and navigating an unfamiliar environment. This personalized 5-session coaching program helps international students prepare mentally, emotionally, and practically for one of life's biggest transitions. WHAT'S INCLUDED: ● Session 1: Before the Leap – Mental & emotional preparation, managing uncertainty, and setting realistic expectations before departure. ● Session 2: Finding Your Voice – Building practical confidence communicating in English, asking for help, and starting everyday conversations. ● Session 3: Building Your New Life – Social adaptation, making friends, joining communities, and living with roommates. ● Session 4: Thriving, Not Just Surviving – Resilience, conquering homesickness, problem-solving, and establishing routines. ● Session 5: The Power Hour Practice – A relaxed, immersive 1-hour conversation session with BOTH Jennifer and Leon simulating real-world social interactions to cement your confidence.

1 h
47 Canadian dollars
Google Meet

Contact Details

contactus@closerlives.com


Cancellation Policy

Because our final integration session requires coordinating both Jennifer's and Leon's schedules simultaneously, we require at least 48 hours' notice for any cancellations or rescheduling requests. Sessions missed without 48 hours' notice will be forfeited from your program package.


Meet Your Coaches

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Jenn

Mindset & Lifestyle Brand Strategist

Whether you’re building a location-independent lifestyle brand, or mastering the confidence to speak on a global stage, I will align your vision with your daily strategy.

I help you break down the mental barriers holding you back from your global goals.

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Leon

IELTS & Business English Coach

With a focus on advanced logic and precision, I equip you with the exact tools needed to ace the IELTS exam and command authority in international business.

 

No fluff, no generic exercises. Just the specific strategies you need to hit Band 7.5+ .

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Jenn & Leon

Co-Founders & Double Trouble

Twice the perspective, twice the momentum. When you book a joint session, you get both of us in your corner, blending deep mindset coaching with precision strategy.

We’ll break down your barriers and challenge you from every angle to get results twice as fast.

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