So I’ve been thinking about studying abroad, specifically in the US, and naturally, the next step for me was to look into study abroad agencies, or ‘유학원’ as they’re called here. My initial thought was, ‘Okay, I’ll just find one, they’ll tell me everything, and I’ll be on my way.’ It sounded pretty straightforward. Like,…
I needed to figure out how to apply for a US university as an international student, and everyone kept saying, ‘You need an agent.’ It sounded simple enough, right? Like finding a travel agent for a vacation. But it was anything but. I spent hours, maybe days, just looking at different places online, and it…
Thinking about sending your child to the US for early education, specifically for junior boarding schools, is a big decision. You’ve likely talked to a few study abroad consultants, and they probably painted a pretty rosy picture. They focus on the prestige of the schools, the potential for your child to blossom, and how their…
Choosing a study abroad consultant can feel like navigating a minefield. Everyone wants the best for their child, or for themselves, when it comes to international education. But the reality is, not all advice is created equal, and not all consultants are created equal either. The Allure of the ‘Perfect’ Program I remember a few…
Thinking about studying abroad can feel like staring at a giant, beautiful map with a thousand different paths. Everyone tells you to find the ‘best’ way, but the reality is, it’s usually a bit messier than that. I remember a friend, let’s call her Sora, who was dead set on getting into a top-tier graduate…