A world of opportunities awaits you abroad
Academic Guidance
Courses focused on preparing you for high test scores.
Scholarship applications tailored to your sport and goals.
Support every step of the way until you’re on campus.
Athletic Recruiting
Application Support
We offer expert guidance for the next generation of leaders to achieve excellence through international education and sports.
Our services
From understanding what opportunities are best suited for you, to planning, preparing and guiding you each step of the way to accomplish your academic and athletic goals. We help you get accepted into your dream college and university with scholarship opportunities. We streamline the path to international education through personalized testing and scholarship support.
Preparing students for required academic tests, athletic recruiting, and seeking scholarship opportunities at prestigious institutions.
Preparing students for required academic tests, athletic recruiting, and seeking scholarship opportunities at prestigious High School institutions.
Preparing students for required academic tests, strategic applications, and seeking scholarship opportunities at prestigious institutions.
Why go abroad?
There are countless benefits to studying abroad: earning a diploma from a globally renowned institution; improving language and communication skills; professional & career advantages.
It's more than just an adventure; it's a strategic move for future success. Studying abroad can provide a strategic advantage in building a strong resume and unique career path. It's a unique addition to your resume that highlights qualities such as adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and a global perspective – qualities highly valued by employers.
There is no faster way to achieve fluency than by using the language in daily real-world settings. Study abroad programs enhance language skills at a fast pace. They allow for a first experience practicing the language daily in conversational and academic settings. There is no better way to improve language skills, proficiency, and cultural fluency.
Career Advantages
Seeking a diploma abroad offers unique academic opportunities, perspectives, specialized programs, access to niche research facilities, world-renowned faculty, and specific curricula. Exposure to different educational systems builds learning agility and adaptive thinking.
Educational Value
Graduates with international experience often command higher starting salaries and find jobs sooner than their domestic peers, increasing their earning potential. Approximately 73% of employers consider study abroad experience a significant factor when evaluating resumes. In a globalized job market, international experience is often a strong differentiator.
As a student, you gain access to a global professional network of professors, industry experts, and peers from diverse backgrounds, building global networks for future success. In the competitive landscape of today’s globalized job market, we recognize the importance of building a diverse professional network. Studying abroad can connect you with people from around the world, fostering relationships that can open doors both personally and professionally.
The opportunity to create lasting memories and lifelong friendships. Whether it’s visiting historical sites, discovering new traditions, or forming lifelong friendships with fellow students from around the world, the programs prioritize a well-rounded experience. These memories and friendships not only enrich your college experience but also contribute to a global support network rooted in shared experiences.
It challenges you to step out of your comfort zone, fostering independence, resilience, adaptability, maturity, and personal growth. Living abroad challenges your own cultural assumptions and fosters empathy, helping you understand how the world works as a whole. Overcoming culture shock and initial isolation transforms anxiety into self-assurance and develops cross-cultural communication and creative problem-solving.
Studying abroad is a great way of stepping out of your comfort zone and diving headfirst into the vibrant array of cultures the world has to offer. These programs allow for immersive cultural learning on a global scale, while still being part of the university community experience. This experience will provide global perspectives firsthand, foster a deeper appreciation for diversity, and broaden your understanding of the world.
U.S. and European institutions often offer scholarship packages that cover many other expenses, which can result in lower out-of-pocket costs than living at home. Housing, often the most expensive part of studying, can be fully covered by many top-tier athletic and academic awards. Many European programs offer heavily discounted student housing, transportation passes, meals subsidized by the state, and monthly cash allowances for personal expenses. In the U.S., athletes can often combine an athletic scholarship with an academic one. Universities provide professional-grade coaching, medical staff, expensive equipment, and travel for competitions.
Professional Development
Extensive Networking
Linguistic Immersion
Immersive Cultural Experience
Create Lasting Memories
Financial Benefits
Personal Growth
About Kolby
We want to create a world where every student and athlete has the opportunity to excel on a global stage. We built fully integrated packages to be there the entire journey - from planning and preparing to starting your dream program. Our team has experience in hospitality, sport management, travel management, language learning, academics, and administration. We come with a broad experience in the business, having worked for many years at multiple aspects of the industry in diverse academic and athletic settings.
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