How can Luxembourg students effectively showcase their unique background and experiences in U.S. college applications?

A lot of Luxembourg students don’t realize just how fascinating their stories really are. To them, switching between French, German, Luxembourgish, and English feels normal, but to an American admissions officer, it’s impressive. It shows adaptability, global awareness, and intellectual maturity.

The trick is learning how to tell those stories in a personal, specific way. Don’t just write, “I grew up in a multilingual environment.” Go deeper. Maybe your child remembers translating for classmates during a debate. Maybe dinner conversations at home bounced between three languages and sparked an early love of ideas. Or maybe living in a country at the crossroads of Europe gave them a front-row seat to how different cultures approach the same problem.

These details bring their background to life. American admissions committees want to see how those experiences shaped their thinking and how they’ll add something fresh to a campus community. That’s where we come in—we help Luxembourg students pull out their best anecdotes and frame them in ways that feel authentic, engaging, and unforgettable.