How we can help

1. Long-term Research Position: A 12-month partnership with a Top 20 PhD fellow and post-doc, offering 1-on-1 mentorship and the chance to publish in highly selective research competitions or publications.

2. Research Collaboration with Top 20 Professors: A 4-month program pairing students with professors from Top 20 universities to produce research for publication in high school or college-level journals (1-on-1 or small groups).

Hands-on, in-person research opportunities that provide students with practical experience and exposure to real-world academic settings. Our signature experiential programs provide unparalleled opportunities for students to engage in real-world research alongside expert mentors. These programs combine academic rigor with hands-on experience, allowing students to develop sophisticated research skills while gaining global perspective. Through carefully curated experiences and expert guidance, students learn to conduct field research, analyze cultural phenomena, and produce college-level work. These aren't just trips—they're transformative educational experiences that develop genuine research capabilities and intellectual confidence.

Example projects:

• Korean Studies and Digital Humanities Program with Dr. Hurt (Andover, Brown BA, Berkeley PhD)

• Seoul History and Urban Studies with Mr. Jihoon Suk (Yonsei BA, University of Michigan MA)

Real World Experience (REP):

An 8-week, hands-on startup internship program designed for high school and university students students eager to dive into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship. Students collaborate with top-tier startup supervisors on real-world projects in a genuine startup environment. They learn directly from mentors who are alumni of renowned institutions like Harvard iLabs, Wharton, Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey & Company. No prior work experience is necessary—just a drive to learn, contribute, and immerse themselves in the startup ecosystem.

We connect students with nonprofits that match their interests and future goals. These carefully selected volunteer opportunities help students understand real community needs while building valuable skills and experiences. Whether volunteering locally or contributing online, students form lasting connections that broaden their perspective and contribute to their personal growth—because meaningful service is about more than just hours logged.

After students have gained real experience through research, internships, and volunteer work, they're ready to take on bigger challenges. Passion projects are substantial, long-term initiatives that bring together everything they've learned. Some students start nonprofits based on needs they've discovered firsthand. Others create apps, write books, or launch community programs that address real problems they've encountered. These aren't last-minute projects for applications—they're meaningful work that naturally evolves from students' genuine interests and experiences. With guidance from our mentors, students turn their insights and skills into something that creates real impact while showcasing who they truly are.