🛫 The Birth of Journey: Beyond Travel, a Mission
Journey’s inspiration came from David and his sister’s experiences and a deep awareness that many Colombian youth missed opportunities, not from a lack of dreams, but from financial limitations.
“We wanted young people to know that it’s not so impossible to leave the country if they really have the will. It all started with that mission to open doors,” says David.
Journey began with a clear goal: removing economic barriers to international experiences, and making them accessible to students from all backgrounds.
Initially, the agency offered cultural exchange programs such as Au Pair and Work and Travel, prioritizing affordability and accessibility. It wasn’t simply about travel, it was about empowering students to envision and build their futures abroad.
Journey grew organically, driven by ethical advising and personalized support. Early on, the founders recognized the uniqueness of each student's path and emphasized transparent, genuine counseling as a key to changing lives.
As demand increased, Journey expanded into more than 20 destinations, branching out into language and academic programs to serve a broader student audience.
⏳ Manual Processes Were Holding Their Growth Back
For years, Journey’s focus remained on cultural exchange programs, which typically came with fixed durations and conditions. This meant operations were straightforward, and no need to customize quotes or manage complex variables.
“These programs were very concise packages… There was no need to add weeks, insurance, or extras. Everything was clear from the start,” David recalls.
However, as Journey expanded into academic studies and language courses, they faced a new challenge: delivering accurate, personalized, and timely quotes for each student. This highlighted their need for a centralized, streamlined solution to support further growth.
“Because of the demand and our growth goals, we started looking for tools that would help us professionalize this business line,” explains David.
That’s when they discovered Edvisor—a tech solution that matched their needs perfectly. Since then, the platform has become a key pillar in helping them take that next step and establish themselves in the academic study abroad market.
🚀 Transformation Through Efficiency, Clarity, and Growth
Since implementing Edvisor, Journey has seen a significant transformation in managing their operations and supporting students. All advisors use the platform daily to create course quotes, streamline internal processes and enhance the client experience.
“It’s the way we share information, present schools, showcase promotions—it’s all much more effective now,” says David.
The platform allows them to generate accurate, comprehensive quotes with real-time pricing and has been instrumental in helping them diversify their services. Thanks to Edvisor, they’re now able to reach student profiles they couldn’t serve before.
“Edvisor simplified everything. Now we can focus on guiding the student and offering a professional experience, instead of getting lost in manual tasks,” David adds.
He particularly highlights Edvisor’s ongoing innovation, such as the introduction of new sales solutions, including the Student Portal or EdWallet—the platform’s new payment solution—which further strengthens the connections between agencies, students, and educational institutions.
🤝 A Strategic Ally to Fulfill Their Purpose
Beyond the technical side, Edvisor has allowed Journey to align their operations with their core mission: supporting each student in their life project.
“The platform helps us stay connected with schools and closer to our students. Everything is faster, clearer—and that builds trust,” David explains.
Journey is living proof that when passion for transforming lives meets smart digital tools, the results speak for themselves.
In just their first year on Edvisor, Journey became one of the most active and impactful agencies on the platform, leveraging every tool to scale faster, serve more students, and stand out among this year’s new partners.
🏆 That’s why they were named "Top Newcomer" at EdSummit’25!.
“I encourage new agencies to take the leap. Edvisor can be the bridge to schools. If agencies have a purpose, Edvisor gives them 50% of the path already covered,” David concludes.
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