ABOUT CONNECTUS
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
ConnectUs gives students across the globe the chance to learn and grow together.
Talent knows no borders — but opportunity often does
International students face significant challenges amid stricter regulations
Key Insights:
80% of students want to study abroad <3% actually DO (UNESCO; Nurture Higher Ed, 2022)
1 in 3 lack GLOBAL EXPOSURE &
Say their education doesn't give them the OPPORTUNITY they need (UNESCO/PwC 2020; Cambridge Assessment 2023
96% of teens worldwide believe global issues matter — yet 1 in 3 don’t get the chance to ENGAGE (Cambridge Assessment, 2023)
And we are here to help — connecting likeminded students across the world to share experiences and interests, leading to broader opportunities
Our Mission
& Founding Cause
Why Global Exposure Matters
In today’s world, access to global ideas and opportunities remains deeply unequal. While some students thrive in internationally connected schools, millions of talented young people are left behind simply because their environment lacks resources or exposure to peers beyond their borders.
Our mission is simple: to connect students who lack resources and global exposure with like-minded peers worldwide—so every student has a chance to collaborate across cultures and unlock their full potential.
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Global competence is a valuable skillset OECD’s PISA framework shows that global competence can shape the future careers of oneself as it correlates various valuable skillsets in the 21st century
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Peer networks shape aspirations and choices. Field experiments and network studies show that exposure to role models and peer experiences can change students’ educational aspirations, meaning who students meet matters a great deal for what they imagine is possible
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Connectivity is still a barrier to participation Where connectivity exists, digital programs dramatically widen access. Large UN and policy reports show major digital gaps (e.g., many school-age children lack home internet), which makes virtual programs an imperfect but powerful partial solution where connectivity is available.
OUR PARTNERS
ConnectUs collaborates with a network of organizations, educational institutions, and industry experts who share our passion for supporting international students. Together, we work towards providing comprehensive resources and building a strong community for students facing the uncertainty of studying abroad.
