USAP Forum 2012: University of Chicago
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The USAP Forum 2012 is being hosted by the University of Chicago from the 29th of June through the 1st of July. Carrying the theme "USAP in the Era of Innovation," this conference will promote the discussion of the role of innovation in making outstanding and careers and will especially address today's endless opportunities for new exciting ventures in the start-up world. Register and reserve your spot now to the USAP Forum 2012 and "Aspire to be Inspired." [More details]
Student Expereinces Life At A Homeless Shelter
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Aubrey Magodlyo, Zimbabwean USAP first year student at Franklin College in Indiana, spent his January term in an experiential learning class about the intercity. As part of this initiative, Aubrey lived in a homeless shelter for a week, in an effort to understand the root causes of homelessness and the experiences of the homeless. What follows is an account of his experience in this not-usually publicized slice of American urban life. [Read more]
Albert Chiwara 07' Becomes a Published Author
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On the Meaning of Everything: The Hidden Secret behind the Eternal Philosophy of Life is a book that was written by Albert Chiwara (USAP Class of 2007). This book was written to show that all of the world's great religions and spiritual traditions contain the same eternal truth and that this truth is about the attainment of eternal bliss.
USAP Starts in Ethiopia and Mozambique
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We are happy to announce two new programs in Ethiopia and Mozambique. [Read more]
USAP Forum 2011 A Great Success
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Proudly hosted by Yale University, the 2011 edition of the USAP Forum brough with it much joy and excitement as USAP students, educational advisors, college professors, and college admissions personel from all over the world gathered to exchange ideas on various topics regarding college life as well as life after college. With over 100 participants in attendance, much more than the set vision of the Forum was achieved.
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Considering Graduate School?
Advice by Dr. Prince Chidyagwai, Ph.D, Temple University, Philadelphia
Having recently finished graduate school I have looked back and decided to write about things I learnt along the way which might be helpful to fellow "Usapers" (students) considering applying to graduate school in the future. Check out a few pointers from my five year experience with graduate school. [Read more ...]
The Rise of the USAP Village
Story by Rainos Alma Mutamba in Toronto, Canada
I recall with freshness the first day that I walked into the US Embassy Public Affairs Section in Harare and how ecstatic I was to be on this launch pad to glory. That bubbly feeling that grips hunters when they have their prey safely in their arms, the sigh of relief of the once-upon-a-time beggar who has finally hit the jackpot and knows with lucid certainty that the days of suffering now belong to the trash bins of history. I had a somewhat arrogant conviction that I would make the grade, get on a plane for my first time in my twenty years of existence and study in America. [continue reading story]