Albert Chiwara 07' Becomes a Published Author
News from The Usap Information Office
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.
Homecoming King!!!
News from The Usap Information Office
Usap student Cliford Sakutukwa (far right), a senior at Berea College, was elected Homecoming King on Nov 13. Congrats King Cliff! [More]
Usap Starts in Ethiopia and Mozambique
News from The Usap Information Office
We are happy to announce two new programs in Ethiopia and Mozambique. [Read more]
Usap Forum 2011 A Great Success
News from The Usap Information Office
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 ...]
Usap Alumni: What are they doing now and why?
Research by Alison Segal, former Admissions Officer, University of Chicago
In the fall of 2007, as a Master's student in Northwestern University's Higher Education Administration and Policy Program, Alison Segal undertook an original research project on Usap. What follows is a very interesting insight into how our students fare after they finish their undergraduate studies. [Read more ...]
Alton Tatenda Mpungu on his graduation day in the Spring of 2008
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]