University Living, the global student housing platform, has unveiled ‘Study Abroad Buddy,’ an innovative solution aimed at enhancing the study abroad experience. This platform is crafted by a team of experts to address the challenges and requirements faced by students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad. Its offerings include university and course shortlisting, facilitating connections with future classmates, creating whatsApp groups, providing AI-powered information access and much more, according to an official release.

University Living claims to have an extensive global network encompassing more than 1,000 education consultant partners. The platform is claimed to not only benefit students but also aids education agents and universities in attracting highly qualified students who are a perfect fit for their courses and programmes. It serves as an all-encompassing post-admission one-stop platform, the release mentioned.

“Our goal is to save time and resources while empowering students by simplifying information access and fostering unbiased decision-making. This approach aims to cultivate an efficient ecosystem, streamlining the decision-making process for students and enhancing experiences for stakeholders like education partners and accommodation providers. This programme is set to revolutionise the study abroad experience for students worldwide,” Saurabh Arora, CEO, founder, University Living, said. 

The platform includes country-specific communities that facilitate connections among future students and provide insights into exam preparation, visa procedures, accommodation selection, living expenses and more. By joining country and intake-specific networks, students can gain access to custom resources, engage in peer interactions and participate in expert-guided Q&A sessions, as per the release.