About Occident Global

OUR COMPANY

Occident Global was founded with the vision to empower students and professionals to achieve their dreams of studying and working abroad. With decades of collective experience, our team offers comprehensive support and guidance through every step of the international education and career journey.

We know there are a lot of resources for preparing you to go abroad, but many lack nuance, substance, and experience. Our team has over 20+ years of experience living and working abroad, and we are dedicated to providing a highly personalized experience throughout your international journey.

Most importantly, we want to develop RELATIONSHIPS with the people we work with.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At the heart of Occident Global is our belief in the transformative power of international education. We are committed to personalized, empathetic support that understands each individual’s unique goals and challenges. Our philosophy is to provide not just services, but lifelong skills and knowledge that help navigate cross-cultural environments.

OUR TEAM

Meet the dedicated team behind Occident Global:

Paul C.

Founder & CEO

Paul has lived abroad for 10 years and worked in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. He obtained a PhD in anthropology (University of Iowa, 2019), a MA in Asian Studies (Seton Hall, 2013), and a BA in linguistics (SUNY Potsdam, 2011). He has worked as a language teacher, university researcher, content manager, and educational consultant. After spending 8 years in academics and teaching, Paul now dedicates his time to software engineering and preparing students and professionals to live and work abroad.