We're on a Mission to Educate the World!

It’s #InternationalEducationWeek here in Canada. An opportunity to showcase and celebrate the impact of our industry on the world. There are countless reasons why I’m passionate about international education. The biggest reason I’m such a strong advocate is because of the tremendous impact it’s had on my life.?

When I was growing up in Iran, my parents stressed the importance of education to my brothers and me from a young age. And it’s true. Studying Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo changed my life. It led me to where I am today: building new ways to help students achieve their dreams and improving global access to education. Every day, I’m driven to solve the problems and hardships that I once faced as an #InternationalStudent.

The 1,300+ global employees at #ApplyBoard continue to amaze me with their passion, knowledge, dedication, and innovative ideas about the future of international education. I’m so proud of what we’ve been able to build in just over six years. We’ve helped over 200,000 students with their study abroad journeys. That’s 200,000 lives that have been changed forever.?

These last two years have been difficult. But they’ve also been inspiring to see our industry navigate the changes, barriers, and limitations that we’ve all faced throughout the pandemic. We’ve come together to support students. Institutions, recruitment professionals, and students’ families have all come together to help make our students continue along their education journey. It’s all made the industry even stronger.?

In addition to educating the world, ApplyBoard has always worked to #BuildABetterFuture for every student. International students have such a powerful impact here in Canada and around the world. They have been and will continue to be a crucial part of the post-pandemic recovery, inspiring innovation and fuelling economic growth as they foster the exchange of ideas and knowledge in the countries where they’ve come to study.?

On that note, I want to say thank you. Thank you to all the incredible higher education institutions out there, who welcome thousands of international students each year. To our 1,500+ partner schools working with us on our mission to #EducateTheWorld.?

Our 7,500 dedicated, hardworking recruitment partners, who help so many prospective students turn their study abroad dreams into reality. And to the students, we’re here for you and are?excited for what you’ll build, the adventures you’ll experience, and all the lessons you’ll learn.