USAPCS ’23 Insights: A Journey of Growth and Lasting Bonds

On November 18, 2023, the sun set on the USAP Community School, marking the graduation of the Class of 2023. For 42 exceptional students, this day not only celebrated academic achievements but also marked two years of personal growth, dedication, and the formation of lasting connections. The Class of 2023 arrived as strangers to the … Continue reading USAPCS ’23 Insights: A Journey of Growth and Lasting Bonds

USAP Community School: Centering Africa

It’s 7 February 2022 – my first day as a Usaper. Normally, you would expect a lecture on how your classes would be, but alas, there is a test. The most fascinating thing is that it’s not a math test, chemistry or biology test, but rather an African map test. Yes, you read right, an … Continue reading USAP Community School: Centering Africa

Empowering Through Giving: USAPCS ’21 Reflection

As a former student at the USAP Community School, my life has been shaped by the generosity of strangers. Their selfless contributions enabled me to access an education that would have otherwise been beyond my reach. Reflecting on this profound act of giving, has enabled me to understand the true significance of giving without expecting … Continue reading Empowering Through Giving: USAPCS ’21 Reflection

USAP Perspective: The Flight, the Shock, and the Adjustment

“l am sorry Mr. Munashe, but boarding is closed, and no additional passengers will be allowed on the flight.” The very weight of those words gave me a cold realization, it finally sank in-l had missed my flight to America. l was soon to discover that l was not going to be refunded even though … Continue reading USAP Perspective: The Flight, the Shock, and the Adjustment

USAP Alum Spotlight: Tafadzwa Muguwe on track to run marathons in all 50 U.S. States

“I live in Boston and dreamed of running in the Boston Marathon. I failed to qualify the first time I tried, but the preparation and race experience was so intense that I needed to recalibrate. I had discovered that I do actually love running, so I thought why not do this and see the country … Continue reading USAP Alum Spotlight: Tafadzwa Muguwe on track to run marathons in all 50 U.S. States

USAP Perspective: Check In – Summer 2019

Summer 2019, my first in Boston. From meeting new people as well as building on the foundations of professional and personal relationships I have cultivated over the past two years, to seeing my favorite artists play in Boston, the experience was more than I thought it would be. Although I am sad that the summer … Continue reading USAP Perspective: Check In – Summer 2019

29 USAP Students Begin Studies with over $7 million in Scholarships

Twenty nine USAP Zimbabwe students chosen from an applicant pool of over 700 have collectively earned over $7,728,212 in scholarships and financial assistance to study in seven countries internationally this month.   Harkening from geographically diverse regions of Zimbabwe, the 29 are pursuing a wide variety of fields of studies at universities in Costa Rica, Ghana, … Continue reading 29 USAP Students Begin Studies with over $7 million in Scholarships

USAP Perspective: More Than Just Crossing Borders

Finding out that I had gotten accepted into Carleton College was one of the best feelings I have experienced. At the time all I thought about was how this was a great opportunity, all the other opportunities that would come with it and the new experiences. Honestly, I also had certain expectations of how the … Continue reading USAP Perspective: More Than Just Crossing Borders

USAPer Anesu Masakura Elected Carleton Student Body President

USAP alumnus Anesu Masakura has been elected as the Student Body President of Carleton College in Minnesota.  Anesu, majoring in Economics with a minor in Public Policy, ran a dynamic campaign under the slogan #makeCarletonhome.  Having been an active part of student government throughout his four years at college, Anesu felt running for CSA President … Continue reading USAPer Anesu Masakura Elected Carleton Student Body President