Stories from Real Students

When my older brother went to college, he chose a business major because everyone said it was the safe path. Now that he has graduated, he admits he wishes he had studied something he actually liked.

When I started using Counselly, I thought it would only recommend universities. It did something else. It helped me understand myself. Through the first few conversations, it made me think about what I actually enjoyed learning, not what sounded good on paper.

That is how I realized I was more interested in environmental science and policy than in traditional business. I still remember the moment the AI asked what kind of problems I wanted to solve, not what subject I wanted to study.

Now I am studying sustainability at Utrecht University, and for the first time, I feel like I am in the right place.

When I started my applications, I had spreadsheets everywhere. Deadlines, essay drafts, login links, each in a different place. It was chaos. I missed one scholarship deadline because I could not even find the correct form.

A friend told me to try Counselly, and I did not expect much. After a few days, it organized everything for me. My AI counselor reminded me about missing documents and explained what specific requirements meant for each university.

It was not just about answers. It kept me on track. I uploaded my essays, received feedback, and tracked each step of the process. When I finally submitted my last application, I realized I had not missed a single thing.

Everything lived in one place, and that changed everything.

Studying abroad sounded exciting until I realized how many documents and approvals I needed. Visas, medical insurance, accommodation. I did not know where to start.

Counselly helped me find universities and it kept me organized through the move. It sent me checklists for visa appointments and turned confusing requirements into simple steps. I used it to make sure my housing confirmation matched my student visa timeline.

By the time I arrived in Madrid, I saw how much easier the process had been because I did not do it alone. Counselly did not replace the work. It made it manageable and clear.

Now I share it with younger classmates at home who want to study abroad. I tell them it is not just a website. It feels like someone next to you who knows every step.