Welcome to Worldwised
Comprehensive Support Ecosystem for International Students
Worldwised is a comprehensive support ecosystem designed to ensure the academic, social, and professional success of international students in the United States. Recognizing the significant challenges international students face—including limited support, cultural adjustment difficulties, and restricted access to tailored career resources— Worldwised was created to fill the gaps left by existing campus services, which are often limited to the initial orientation period and fail to offer long-term, personalized assistance.
Our Mission
Empowering International Students for Success
At Worldwised, our mission is to provide comprehensive support and resources to international students in the U.S., empowering them to successfully navigate cultural, academic, and social challenges, and to fully engage in and benefit from their experience in universities abroad.
Our Support Areas
Fostering Academic, Social, and Professional Success
International students have expressed difficulties in adapting to the style of learning, engaging with social and extracurricular activities, and understanding the hidden curriculum when it came to strategizing choosing classes and internship and job opportunities. The available resources are not enough, the international student pre-orientation and international student office provides support at the beginning of the international student experience and there are no special services and programming beyond the first few weeks besides resources to support the rest of the students on campus. Faculty and administrative staff are not familiar with the limitations of an international student’s visa status and this makes it difficult for international students to seek advice that is relevant and helpful.
Worldwised supports international students in three areas:
Academic Adjustment
Workshops and Learning Support
Community Building
Cultural Empowerment and Social Connections
Career Connections
Coaching and Career Advising
About Me
Dedicated to
International Student Success
Hello!
My name is Li-Ming and I bring over 10 years of experience in higher education, including roles in fundraising, student advising, admissions, and communications. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa,
I came to the U.S. as an international student as well — an experience that fuels my passion for creating more supportive and inclusive environments for global learners. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and a master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). I am currently a graduate student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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Li-Ming Pan
