International student questions interview

[ashathat]

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Hi, I have an interview next week for a pharmacy school. I have question that if they ask me what i see my goals in the future, what should I answer?😕
I will answer that I have 2 options, first if I have a family or the permit to work in the US, I will work as a pharmacist in here. Another option that if I come back my country, after finish PharmD degree, I'm gonna try to complete MBA degree then come back my coutry to open a my own pharmacy store, and import the medicines in the US also other countries. How does it sound? I'm honest that It's the true that I plan in my future. Please give me an advise!! Thank you sooo much.🙂

 

[seashoreharmony]

In my experience of interview for jobs, I answered as if I was a local resident. Usually they didn't even know I was an international student, although my application said so.
Keep in mind that there is a reason why schools accept more in-state than out of state students. They usually assume that in-state students will end up working in state and support their community.
I can't tell you what is right or wrong to answer. I just think that you need to be careful of the answers. It's really competitive out there.

 

[crazybob]

If you do your PharmD here and then go back, there would be additional training/learning to do.

 

[nuduocsi]

Be yourself!
With the down going economic like today, I do believe that the school would consider having more international students. You guys will pay the triple tuition which helps them a lot.
Also, be truly yourself, if you tell them your international student, they will just compare yourself to other international students, which will be less competitive. (think about it).
Good luck!

 

[pharm7jp]

Hi, ashathat!

I had an interview on November. One of the interviews have asked exactly the same question about the future plan. Honestly, I had the same options as you have. It also was a future plan, so who knows and who would guarantee how my future would change,,, Therefore, I mentioned both of my options. Because of status of international student, the both options are understandable.
However, I cannot say which option is right or wrong. Just be way you are. In my opinion, saying both of the options would not put you in a trouble.
Good Luck!

 

[WhiteSnows]

I am int' student in pharmacy program. I advice you not doing the Pharm.D even if you want to go back to your country. It is a big risk of investment. You can make more money if you invest these money to something else.

 

[ashathat]

Thank you everyone about your advises!😍 I think I will tell both options that I planned! I get more confidence now.🙂