Should students going abroad use education consultancies?

Nepal Now: On the Move

Just like coffee shops, it seems that education consultancies are multiplying faster than rabbits in Kathmandu.

I’ve always wondered why prospective students spend tens or even hundreds of thousands of rupees to have someone fill out their overseas college and university applications for them. After all, if they've made it to Grade 12 or beyond, surely they must be able to do it themselves.
So I was very happy to have nursing expert Radha Adhikari on the show to explain some of the reasons why it's not quite as simple as I thought. I think you'll agree that her information and insights are fascinating.

Also, I am happy, and proud, to announce that Nepal Now is 100 episodes old!
Thank you to everyone who’s listened since 2020. That’s when I started the show as a way to broaden the conversation about ‘development’ and Nepal, and to share more of the kinds of interviews that I was already doing, instead of having them reduced to just a couple of paragraphs in an article.
For those of you still listening, I have just one request: Feedback please! I know you’re out there, but I really want to know what you’re thinking. Love the show – fantastic; hate it – not so good, but tell me anyway. Even better if you have suggestions.

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Thank you to PEI in Bakhundole and Himal Media in Patan Dhoka for the use of their studios.

Nepal Now is produced and hosted by Marty Logan.

Chapters

1. Should students going abroad use education consultancies? (00:00:00)

2. It's more complicated than Marty thought (00:05:46)

3. Services they provide beyond applications (00:10:37)

4. Government showing greater interest (00:17:12)

5. Advice for students considering a consultancy (00:22:34)