The Lead-Abroad Playbook: Guiding Students (and Yourself) Without Losing the Plot Happy Friday! And to my connections across Asia already heading into the weekend and some in midst or preparing

Beginnings & Pivots Stephanie’s journey wasn’t a straight, smooth line; it was a series of pivots, from the charm of the UK to the high-stakes academic culture of South Korea.

Happy Wednesday to all my connections! In this edition, we’re diving into the heart of study abroad advising: how to guide students from the initial spark of interest to the

While most people treat an English teaching in Asia like a two year gap, my friend from Yonsei, Curtis Carney aka CJ, turned it into a masterclass in global living.

Study Abroad Tip: How to Succeed in Your Application If you’re thinking about studying abroad, it’s never too early to start planning—even as a freshman! (A huge congrats to the

Meet Jessica Matsuda , born and raised in Kaneohe, Hawaii(on the island of Oahu), Jess is a blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian heritage. After graduating from the University of

There is a comforting, almost magnetic pull to the traditional milestone path. You go to the right schools, secure the prestigious accounting degree, and land a coveted seat at a

I hope everyone is enjoying your summer with FIFA World Cup Games on everyone’s mind lately. As I watched the World Cup and see how the Asia teams are progressing

Hi everyone, and welcome back to East & Weast! If study abroad has ever felt financially out of reach and/or you wanted some quick tips on how to prepare the

Hello everyone! Welcome back to another edition of East & Weast. In our last issue, we discussed how to guide students through the Gilman Scholarship journey. This week, we are