I've just graduated from college and finally realized how much I've been wasting by not using a mileage program for the past several years.

That being said, in college I made perhaps 5 flights a year. I'm back into school, although language school in Beijing China, and I'd like to get into a mileage program. I plan to be here for at least two years, I'd probably fly back to either Houston or New York in the States.

I have a regular platinum AMEX.

Any thoughts as to programs or general advice?

Best,

William