A new quarter starts now. And it can change your year.

Hello,
Happy New Year, and welcome to a new quarter at Approach.

I believe the start of a new quarter is more than a calendar change. It is a reset point. A practical fresh start. An invitation for you to look at your life in the United States with more intention, more clarity, and most importantly, more ownership.

Many people enter a new year with hope but no direction. With desire but no plan. And when routine hits, hope turns into anxiety and desire turns into frustration.

I am writing to remind you of something simple and powerful: you do not need to do everything at once, but you do need to take the right next step.

This quarter, we are entering a very special season. We will have UPW. We will have new and ongoing Roadmap to Success actions. We will have events, activities, and opportunities that go far beyond the classroom. And the purpose behind all of it is one thing: to give you structure to truly grow in the U.S. with safety, consistency, and vision.

But here is the most important point of this letter:

None of it works if you do not decide to become the main character of your journey.

Approach can guide you, give you tools, connect you with the right people, show you options, and help you see what you cannot see alone. But transformation happens when you choose to participate. When you show up. When you commit to your future.

So I want to ask you three simple questions. If you answer them honestly, they can change your quarter:

1. What is your real priority right now
   English to communicate with confidence
   Academic progress to enter a college or university
   Career growth to reposition yourself
   Or adaptation to build a stable and emotionally healthy life here

2. What small habit will you sustain this quarter
   Consistency beats talent when talent is not consistent. Your quarter will not be incredible because you feel inspired. It will be incredible because you chose a realistic routine.

3. What activity will you attend so you do not walk alone
   One of the biggest immigrant mistakes is trying to solve everything in isolation. Growth accelerates when you enter the right community.

I want you to truly feel that Approach is your home and your foundation. Here, you are not only learning English. You are building a life.

That is why I am inviting you to be present this quarter. Join the activities. Attend UPW. Show up for the Roadmap to Success experiences. Ask questions. Practice. Build your network. Take steps with direction.

The year will not become easier just because it changed. But it can become clearer, safer, and far more successful when you choose to lead your journey.

Thank you for being part of our community. I am with you, and I believe in your potential.

Warmly,
Michelle Fernandes
Founder and CEO - Approach ISC