Pre-PA I didn't know where else to ask

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@MonkeyBananaKing;d-2186548

I am an international student currently attending high school who wants to become a PA. I plan to do my undergraduate studies in the US pursuing a degree in either neuroscience or biology. Many PA programs require at least 2000 hours of clinical rotation and as an international student, I can only work for 20 hours a week. I wanted to get some help in planning what I should do in order to apply to a PA school straight from undergrad. Would becoming a PA be more challenging for an international student? Does this seem like a good idea or do you recommend that I go for something else?

Are you already in US as an International high school student ? If so, what is your visa status ? You have to certify that you have funds to pay for UG tuition and expenses before you can get a student visa for UG. You would require a work permit to work outside the campus on student visa. You may not be able to work as a CNA or any other healthcare worker role in that case.