Project
PivotU Consulting
ABOUT
"Pivot" represents strategic redirection—the belief that each turning point is an opportunity to redefine oneself. PivotU was founded to support Chinese students constrained by Gaokao scores in finding new academic paths through college transfer abroad. Led by a team of 8 professionals, PivotU redesigns college transfer as a life design learning experience, combining creative learning platforms and reflective frameworks to help students connect the dots and construct authentic personal blueprints.
Role
Founder & CEO
SKILL
The Goal
To structure college transfer as an experiential curriculum rooted in life design; To empower students to build transferable capabilities for lifelong transitions marked by purpose and authenticity.
YEAR
2025
Learning Design Philosophy
PivotU's learning design philosophy focuses on redesigning the self-discovery process into a playful, creative journey. At its core is the "Essence Hub", a personal database platform where students complete 16 weeks of structured journaling through 100+ prompts that blend daily reflections with life design concepts.
Our five-department ecosystem (Strategic Planning, Background Blueprint Design Studio, Heart Lab, Institute of Experience, and Navigator Network) creates distinct yet interconnected learning environments guiding students through self-discovery and goal-setting. Mentors take on creative roles like "Narrative Designers" and "Blueprint Planners" to guide student introspection as collaborative creation. This utopian dynamic prioritizes accessibility and comfort, and empowers students to author their personal narratives through genuine creative exploration.
Client Testimonial
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I really love the youth vibe of PivotU. It turned what could have been an anxious transfer process into something genuinely delightful, I actually looked forward to journaling and exploring myself. The creative mentors and lighthearted exercises gave me space to breathe and discover my strengths without the pressure.
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I still use the Pivot system two years after transferring. Rereading past entries and adding new reflections whenever I need clarity. It's become my go-to tool for presenting myself authentically in job interviews, networking events, etc.
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PivotU helped me discover my passion for feminism through the reflection process, which led me to launch a female writing platform. That spark has grown into a 500+ member community now.
