In this episode of Education Vanguard, Justin Hardman speaks with Jiayuan Tian, social entrepreneur, Co-founder of OneXplore, and Master of International Affairs candidate at Columbia University. Drawing from his journey from Southern China’s exam-centric system to Minerva University’s global model, Jiayuan reflects on how information asymmetry shapes access to opportunity.
Together, they explore the definition of success in high-stakes education systems, the hidden cultural capital embedded in global classrooms, and how students can reclaim agency even without structural power. Jiayuan also shares the origins of OneXplore, a social enterprise designed to bridge information gaps and build decision-making literacy for young people navigating international education.
A thoughtful and timely conversation on equity, global citizenship, and what it means to make global learning more humane and accessible.
A must-listen for school leaders, educators, and students seeking to rethink access, agency, and opportunity in international education.
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