[SEKAIA] Ms. Cynthia Usui, who sent her daughter to a top US university, will speak! Online seminar "Is it true that Australian universities are better now!?" to be held

SEKAIA Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Yasuo Sone, hereinafter "SEKAIA"), which produces life-changing experiences, will hold a free online seminar "Hear from a mother who sent her daughter to a top US university and a professional who has supported 2,000 people! 'Is it true that Australian universities are better now!?'" for students and parents considering studying abroad.

In recent years, the soaring tuition fees at US universities and the historically weak yen have made the balance between cost and educational quality an unprecedented challenge for families aspiring to study abroad. In this seminar, Cynthia Usui, Chief Empowerment Officer at SEKAIA, who has experience sending her own daughter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, will discuss with Akie Suyama, an expert with over 2,000 cases of supporting study abroad, why "Australia" is being chosen as a destination for higher education now, and reveal the real situation.

Background of the seminar: Why Australia now?

While US and UK universities have been the mainstream for overseas higher education, the rising costs of tuition and living expenses have become a major barrier.

On the other hand, Australian universities maintain a high level of education, ranking high in global university rankings (such as QS World University Rankings), while tuition fees tend to be lower compared to the US.

Furthermore, the post-graduation work visa system (Graduate visa) is well-established, making it a country of great interest for building a global career.

SEKAIA is the only company in Japan that has official partnerships with all of Australia's top 8 universities, the "Group of Eight (Go8)", and will leverage its expertise to provide the latest information.

Main contents of the seminar

Thorough comparison of the US/UK vs. Australia: Differences in educational quality, tuition fees, and living environment

Parents' perspective: The appeal of Australia, understood from the experience of sending a child to a top US university

Scholarships and costs: Information on the costs of studying abroad and the latest on available scholarship programs

Career prospects: Career paths and employment environment after graduating from an Australian university

Q&A session: Real-time answers to participants' questions

Speaker profiles

Cynthia Usui

Chief Empowerment Officer, SEKAIA Inc.

After a 20-year career as a full-time housewife, she restarted her career in her 50s. She has held positions such as Deputy General Manager at a foreign-affiliated hotel. She has experience sending her own daughter to a top US university (Harvard University) and provides diverse career and educational support from a parental perspective.

Akie Suyama

Study Abroad Consultant, SEKAIA Inc.

Has supported over 2,000 students and working adults in overseas study and internships. She is well-versed in the education systems of various countries and is renowned for her strategic study abroad planning tailored to individual goals.

Seminar details

Title: Hear from a mother who sent her daughter to a top US university and a professional who has supported 2,000 people!

"Is it true that Australian universities are better now!?"

Date and Time: August 5, 2026 (Wed) 20:00 - 21:30

Format: Online (Zoom)

Participation Fee: Free (advance registration required)

Target Audience: High school and university students considering studying abroad, and their parents

Application: https://www.sekaia.co.jp/seminar2/online/daigaku/australia/2026/0805?gtmconversion=seminar

About SEKAIA Inc.

Since its founding in 1989, SEKAIA has been a professional group in study abroad and career consulting, providing "Life-Changing Experiences" for over 35 years (changed its name from ICC Consultants Co., Ltd. on November 1, 2025). With a strong network of universities and institutions worldwide, including the only official partnerships with all Australian Go8 universities in Japan, the company has produced over 19,000 global human resources to date. Since 2025, with the new vision "Explore the World—Enjoy the World.", it supports growth opportunities at various life stages.

Company Name: SEKAIA Inc.

Representative: Yasuo Sone, Representative Director

Location: 6F, Hulic Shibuya Mitake-dori Building, 1-11-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002

Established: April 1988

Business Activities:

Support for overseas university and graduate school admission

Business Internship Program (IBP)

High school study abroad

Global human resource training for companies and corporations

Support for educational migration to Malaysia

Inbound education and training programs (for foreign visitors to Japan)

Corporate Website: https://www.sekaia.co.jp/

Contact Information for this matter

SEKAIA Inc.

Public Relations Department

TEL: 03-6434-1315

Email: [email protected]