“I thought it was my calling to be a classroom teacher”, says EJ Mitchell. But sometimes life takes you on another course, and various experiences helped this Amherst grad understand where his skills and strengths lie. As an educational consultant in living in China for the past few years, EJ has learned a lot about what he values about his work, how he views work-life balance, and the principles that drive his career path. He shares valuable tips for anyone, especially QuestBridge Scholars, thinking seriously about living and working abroad.