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For Congo-born, Paris-raised Isis Ossebi ’12, working at the United Nations was a dream.
The visionary social entrepreneur and specialty coffee roaster has built a globe-spanning career with the conviction that every cup is not just a beverage or a...
For Charles Duque, the food industry is a powerful platform to bridge cultures and shape socioeconomic landscapes around the world.
Samantha Gilliams knows a thing or two about ingredients.
Rose is internationally acclaimed for his mastery of traditional French cooking.
The knowledge I gained in AUP's classes ten years ago is indispensable in my industry today.
For me, brands are about trust and transparency. Strong brands are ones with which people build affinities.
"I enjoyed the small class sizes and how accessible professors were."
My experience at AUP transformed my life and career in so many ways.
I still remember the year I transferred to AUP as one of the best of my life.
AUP formed in me the strong desire to make a difference in my community.
My time spent at AUP changed my perspective on what was possible in life.
The amount of emphasis my professors placed on student–teacher contact was very special.
"Human rights and data science create a fascinating intersection. My advice for those entering the field is to be adaptable to different kinds of work....
My professors had a great deal of influence on my trajectory.
I got exactly what I wanted out of the school: an international experience.
Being at AUP and in Paris allowed me to explore different aspects of life, fields of education and subjects of interest.
I can honestly say, if it were not for the connections I made at AUP, I would not be where I am today.
My advice to students would be to maximize your time with all the services AUP has to offer.
AUP's focus on experiential learning, seen through its Cultural Program study trips and skills-oriented modules, was really attractive to me.
AUP offered serious academic programs and an international student body.
My favorite memories of AUP have to do with all the people I met there: peers, friends and professors.
As brand builders, we are out in the world every day, helping people know and love our companies.
I encourage anyone looking to go into economics to make the most of the liberal arts program.
My advice to anyone just graduating is to find something you love, and then to work hard at it.
Hamza Usman G’09 turned a gap in the pharmaceutical market into a force for social good, laying the foundations for safer, more professional pharmacies in...
My time at the University taught me that, whatever our differences, we do not have to apologize for existing.
When I came to AUP, I was curious to learn new things.
When I found AUP, my world got a whole lot bigger!
I think the most beautiful part of AUP is that it’s a safe space to be who you are.
Marketing is fundamentally about understanding people.
Yes, the classes are challenging and interesting, but when you head outside you also get the immersive experience of Parisian living
Studying at AUP has given me opportunities that seemed implausible for someone early in her career
With its diverse curriculum and distinguished roster of professors, AUP offers exceptional opportunities for study and achievement.
I feel strongly that studying at AUP will provide me with the necessary tools to make sense of complex diplomatic and international legal issues
I feel lucky to have also had previous experience with the interdisciplinary style of education found at AUP
I can confidently say that AUP set the foundation and gave me the knowledge that I needed to practice new values in my personal and professional life.
My journey at AUP helped to kick-start my career.
AUP definitely gave me rich life experiences.
The classroom exchange of ideas in these courses will always be among my fondest memories at AUP.
The training I received in and out of the classroom has been unendingly useful in my post-graduation career.
While all the courses that I took at AUP were engaging, I was most fascinated by the dynamics of the classes themselves.
AUP was exactly what I was looking for: a liberal arts university in the center of Paris, with a diverse student population.
I wanted to take a break from the military and widen my vision of geopolitics
Fashion has always been a passion of mine, but AUP has the perfect program to turn my passion into a career.
I was able to ask my course instructors for specific advice, and I found that everyone was thrilled to help me as much as they could.
AUP made me believe in myself and understand that I could do things I had never dreamed of doing before.
The training I received in and out of the classroom has been unendingly useful in my post-graduation career.
I embarked upon a Russian Studies degree, with an International Relations component.
Being in Paris opened opportunities to explore beyond the books.
Being here pushed me to observe subjects and events from an increasingly international point of view.
I love living in Paris: it inspires me toward greater creativity and ambition.
AUP gave me a window onto the rest of the world and showed me that I needed a career where I could work to make global change.
I immediately liked AUP because of its diverse student body.
AUP helped me gain confidence and the practical knowledge I needed to start an internship at the OECD.
Looking back, I feel lucky to have spent these crucial years at AUP and in Paris.
I’ve always found that AUP’s faculty and staff are extremely attentive to the needs of students.
AUP impressed me immediately as the right place to develop my interests.
Moving to Paris was one of the best decisions of my life.
That was my student experience at AUP in a nutshell – a culturally rich, international learning environment.
AUP helped fuel my interest in mental health and cognitive science, and those passions guide me still.
I’ve always appreciated the balance AUP strikes between academic rigor and exploration.
I was lucky enough to take my FirstBridge class with the legendary Julie Thomas and Kathleen Chevalier.
I wanted a school where I’d be encouraged to express myself creatively.
I learned a lot about myself through learning about other people.
I was the first student to graduate from AUP with a degree in Film and Media.
I can honestly say that I found every aspect of my studies and my daily life fascinating.
It was only when I started applying to jobs that I saw how many doors were open to me because of what I studied.
I wanted to attend an American university, but I also wanted to stay close to home.
AUP cemented my desire to study literature and writing and helped spark my intellectual curiosity and creativity.
I wanted to study art history in a city that was overflowing with world-renowned museums.