If you want to start a relationship with Amex - go on a few dates (Green).
If you like it, then you guys can become exclusive (Gold). Try that out. Date for a few years. Move in together.
When you're ready to pop the question go Platinum.
The Platinum is not something you would utilize to its extent. You're a student. Ask yourself: how often are you in lounges every year? How often are you buying extended warranties on high priced electronics? How often are you caling a concierge to get a reservation at a $120 per head restaurant? How often are you staying in hotels just to get automatic Gold status? (Which is essentially meaningless for 1 or 2 stays). I can go on all night.
You just need to date right now. Not settle down 
Amex Green
Amex Everyday rewards
Amex Blue Cash
Those should be the cards in your sights. Amex will reward you generously 20 years down the line with the relationship you start with them when you were a student.
good luck.
@Anonymous wrote:Okay, I appreciate the responses. I was not aware of the income specifities. Would you guys recommend that I begin a relationship with them first with one of their more "beginner" cards and if so which ones. or would I not be able to get approved for those either.
I suggest getting the card that best fits your spending and the type of rewards you want to earn. Great advice given up-thread, particularly with the income aspect. There's absolutely no need to settle for a lower-tier Amex card due to approval concerns, but certainly look at which card will best fit your spending and means.
It's likely that you would be able to use the $200 airline credit on Platinum, but will the remaining credits and benefits be utilized as a student overseas? You did mention "a couple of times," so this does sound like you will have several upcoming international trips. But keep in mind that the monthly Uber credits, while they works for both Uber and Uber Eats here in the US, will not work for international use as rides are charged in local currency (and credits/refunds are given in local currency too, which is why I still have an unused credit in Euros on my account), while the credit is applied as US dollars and they do not exchange currencies on credits. IF and only IF the card makes financial sense for you, there should be no barrier to approval.
Your scores are fine for approval with virtually any American Express product. I suggest examining all of them and determining what best fits your spending and rewards goals.
@Anonymous wrote:If you want to start a relationship with Amex - go on a few dates (Green).
If you like it, then you guys can become exclusive (Gold). Try that out. Date for a few years. Move in together.
When you're ready to pop the question go Platinum.
The Platinum is not something you would utilize to its extent. You're a student. Ask yourself: how often are you in lounges every year? How often are you buying extended warranties on high priced electronics? How often are you caling a concierge to get a reservation at a $120 per head restaurant? How often are you staying in hotels just to get automatic Gold status? (Which is essentially meaningless for 1 or 2 stays). I can go on all night.
You just need to date right now. Not settle down
Amex Green
Amex Everyday rewards
Amex Blue Cash
Those should be the cards in your sights. Amex will reward you generously 20 years down the line with the relationship you start with them when you were a student.
good luck.
Age and student status are not the sole factors in determining whether a card is a good fit for an individual. OP stated that they are going to be studying abroad, which will involve travel (and often lends itself to further travel to additional destinations). A card that best fits someone's spending, rewards strategy, and/or lifestyle, will fit that person regardless of age or other demographics.
By the criteria you've laid out, I am a poor candidate for the card. Since I have SkyClub access from my Delta Reserve and partner lounge access on Virgin Atlantic and SkyTeam airlines from my frequent flier status, it's quite rare that I have used lounge access that I would only be granted with my personal and business Platinum cards. I don't use my Platinum card for expensive electronics purchases; camera lenses usually go on whichever card gives me the best rewards. In my 18 years of having Amex charge cards, I have not even made a reservation at a McDonalds with the concierge. I haven't used the Gold hotel status perk since 2016 because I have higher status earned organically (and previously through spend on another card).
@Anonymous wrote:I have received scholarships to study abroad and will be going to South Africa and London on seperate trips so it makes sense for me financially. I understand that the fee is expensive but it gives me experiences that I otherwise wouldn't pay for while also building points for the future which is my main reason for wanting to get it anyways
Then I say go for it! Let us know how it turns out! Congrats on your study abroad!
