How does a student from Malawi end up at one of America's top liberal arts colleges? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Coach Scott Martin sits down with David Manguluti, an African student and digital content creator now studying at Macalester College. David shares where his journey began, the people and moments that shaped it, and what it took to make the leap to a U.S. campus.

David is the kind of global student GSV exists to celebrate. He isn't looking back on his journey; he's living it right now. If you're a student dreaming of studying abroad, or a parent wondering what's possible, this story is for you.

Part 2 continues next week: GSV S3 E21.

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Are you guiding your child toward a career that fits family expectations, or one that fits who they are? In Part 2 of this conversation, Coach Scott Martin and Dr. Peter Sung Kyu Kim (biochemist turned educator, founder of Veribera and creator of FutureMap) explore how family tradition, especially in Korea, can limit a student's freedom of expression and career choice. They talk about why good parents still give career advice that backfires, and how families can trade pressure for real conversation.

Start with Part 1: GSV S3 E18, "Stop Guessing About Your Child's Education."

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Are you making education decisions for your child based on guesswork? In this episode of Global Student Voices, Coach Scott Martin talks with Dr. Peter Sung Kyu Kim, founder of Veribera and creator of FutureMap, about a scientific, data-driven approach to student learning and college planning.International families and globally mobile students face a confusing academic landscape: shifting admissions rules, endless test options, and advice that contradicts itself. Peter's path from musician to scientist to education innovator gave him an unusual lens on the problem. He shares a clear framework for using real data to understand how a student learns, where they're strong, and what their next step should be.In this episode:Why "guessing" costs families time, money, and opportunityHow FutureMap uses data to map a student's strengths and pathWhat a musician-turned-scientist sees that traditional education missesPractical steps parents can take this semester🌍 Keep the conversation going in the Global Student Network (GSN). Join free and connect with global students, parents, alumni, and school leaders from Africa, Southeast Asia, and around the world. Coach and Anjie are in the community and you can message them directly:https://global-student-network.mn.co/share/skPOGhqIPROgQ1Xj?utm_source=manual🎙 Have a question for a future episode of Global Student Voices or What's Next?https://forms.gle/1Sd9BRsZvkjZ1PP48Connect with Dr. Peter KimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skpkim/Work with Global Student Solutions1:1 coaching with Coach Martin: [full cloudHQ link]MC³ (My Career and College Coach): https://www.theglobalstudentsolutions.com/MC3-Africa2.htmlInternational School Consulting: https://www.theglobalstudentsolutions.com/international-schoolsWebsite: https://www.theGlobalStudentSolutions.comGlobal Student Voices is produced by Global Student Solutions (GSS), helping global students, families, and international schools thrive.#GlobalStudents #InternationalEducation #CollegeAdmissions #TCK #InternationalSchools #EdTech #ParentingTips #FutureMap