¨Funny, innovative, and meaningful...
a how-to guide with heart.¨
The Boston Globe
a how-to guide with heart.¨
The Boston Globe
¨Tremendous insight...essential reading for any family
yearning to step off the treadmill and plunge into the world.¨
Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of
A WHOLE NEW MIND, DRIVE, and WHEN
yearning to step off the treadmill and plunge into the world.¨
Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of
A WHOLE NEW MIND, DRIVE, and WHEN
Recent Reader Reviews:

“'Maya Frost’s exciting book is a timeless classic for families that are ready to let go of their fears + egos and live life profoundly."
Rosette Obedoza, MSEd, MHR, CFJST, CFCC
Global Employment Advisor (GEA)
Family Liaison Office, U.S. Department of State
Rosette Obedoza, MSEd, MHR, CFJST, CFCC
Global Employment Advisor (GEA)
Family Liaison Office, U.S. Department of State

"[THE NEW GLOBAL STUDENT] had an amazing impact on my life.
I'm from Indiana. Reading this book convinced my parents to let me go on a Gap Year to Germany instead of our state college. I loved it, ended up getting a German-taught
Bachelor's of Linguistics/Asian Studies in Berlin, and now do translation/localization work
for a software company here."
Hannah Solloway
Translation Specialist
Berlin, Germany
A How-To Guide for Study Abroad, Alternative High School, and Finding Low-Cost College OptionsPublished in 2009 by Crown/Three Rivers Press (a division of Random House), THE NEW GLOBAL STUDENT is a helpful guide book full of tips and stories to inspire those who want a personalized, thrilling, and affordable path through high school, college, and beyond. See how students are ditching the traditional route and graduating from college at 20 with a wildly relevant education and no debt.
In addition to its popularity among high school students and their grateful parents, the book has become the go-to guide for Rotary Youth Exchange students around the world, as well as homeschooling, unschooling, and worldschooling families, international travelers, and those exploring the location-independent lifestyle. It has been a joy to serve as a consultant for so many students, families, and digital nomads during the last ten years! I am honored to have played even a tiny role in so many remarkable journeys. |
“A terrific resource…Maya Frost firmly validates a parent’s choice to give their children a chance to experience life in another culture.”
Robin Pascoe, author of Raising Global Nomads: Parenting Abroad in an On-Demand World
Robin Pascoe, author of Raising Global Nomads: Parenting Abroad in an On-Demand World
"THE NEW GLOBAL STUDENT recognizes the truth of the American kindergarten through college education conveyor belt–-it is preparing children for the last century's economy…This inspiring guide shows the way to prepare students for full, satisfying, and self-directed lives. Parents owe it to their children to read this book."
Bob Compton, venture capitalist and executive producer of the education documentary, "Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination"
Bob Compton, venture capitalist and executive producer of the education documentary, "Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination"
¨Some books inspire, some inform, others convince or rouse the reader to action. THE NEW GLOBAL STUDENT does all this while being funny, smart, and a joy to read. In the midst of the whirlwind of stress and expectation that surrounds parents and children as college approaches, Maya Frost´s voice whispers, There is another way.¨
Dale McGowan author/editor of PARENTING BEYOND BELIEF and RAISING FREETHINKERS
Dale McGowan author/editor of PARENTING BEYOND BELIEF and RAISING FREETHINKERS
¨Maya Frost is like Dr. Spock for a new generation of paranoid parents...This irrepressible book blows open doors and gets you moving in a whole new direction. Truly a lifesaver.¨
Karen Maezen Miller, author of MOMMA ZEN: WALKING THE CROOKED PATH OF MOTHERHOOD
Karen Maezen Miller, author of MOMMA ZEN: WALKING THE CROOKED PATH OF MOTHERHOOD
"THE NEW GLOBAL STUDENT offers an adventurous, grab-life-by-the-collar alternative to the traditional teenage rat race. Frost's lively prose and the students' eye-opening testimonials make this unorthodox guide a brisk and pleasurable read."
Dan Brown, author of THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS SCHOOL: A ROOKIE YEAR IN THE NEW BLACKBOARD JUNGLE
Dan Brown, author of THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS SCHOOL: A ROOKIE YEAR IN THE NEW BLACKBOARD JUNGLE
¨Depressed about college applications and costs? THE NEW GLOBAL STUDENT will lift your spirits. It´s smart, practical, and fun. I guarantee it will make a difference.¨
Peter Benson, Ph.D., author of SPARK: HOW PARENTS CAN HELP IGNITE THE HIDDEN STRENGTHS OF TEENAGERS and PARENT, TEACHER, MENTOR, FRIEND: HOW EVERY ADULT CAN CHANGE KIDS´ LIVES
Peter Benson, Ph.D., author of SPARK: HOW PARENTS CAN HELP IGNITE THE HIDDEN STRENGTHS OF TEENAGERS and PARENT, TEACHER, MENTOR, FRIEND: HOW EVERY ADULT CAN CHANGE KIDS´ LIVES
¨Get your hands on Maya Frost´s THE NEW GLOBAL STUDENT! It will open your eyes, get your heart pounding and your mind racing, and maybe set you off on the adventure of a lifetime."
Eric Maisel, author of CREATIVITY FOR LIFE and COACHING THE ARTIST WITHIN
Eric Maisel, author of CREATIVITY FOR LIFE and COACHING THE ARTIST WITHIN
“Frost's book serves as a refreshing antidote to the uninspired, expensive, and challenge-averse educational offerings of the day. Never have students and parents needed its bold, possibility-affirming message more than now.”
—Bill Farren, Founder of Education For Well-being
—Bill Farren, Founder of Education For Well-being
¨Maya Frost may sound like a wacky mom who yanked her family somewhere south of the border. But once you read her engaging, witty, and above all practical book, you realize: She´s you...if you only took a step back and considered: what kind of life would really help my kids, my bank account, and my family´s future?¨
Lenore Skenazy, author of FREE-RANGE KIDS and president of Let´s Grow, a non-profit promoting childhood independence and resilience
Lenore Skenazy, author of FREE-RANGE KIDS and president of Let´s Grow, a non-profit promoting childhood independence and resilience
¨The globalization of higher education is shaping a new borderless innovation economy in which talent, opportunities, and resources can come from anywhere. THE NEW GLOBAL STUDENT provides a timely manual for those with the foresight to ride these waves of change and opportunity.¨
John Kao, author of INNOVATION NATION, THE FUTURE IS YOURS TO INVENT, and the business textbook ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CREATIVITY & ORGANIZATION
John Kao, author of INNOVATION NATION, THE FUTURE IS YOURS TO INVENT, and the business textbook ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CREATIVITY & ORGANIZATION