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about saip

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SAIP is a student-led organisation founded in 2016, which aims to foster the growth of a collaborative African body on the University of Pennsylvania campus and beyond. Our main objectives are to nurture a community committed to developing the African continent and to foster positive relationships among Africans at and outside of Penn for the purpose of personal and professional development.

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Our core purpose is to create a space for African international students to interact freely. Moreover, we have the following objectives:

  • Mentorship

  • Professional development resume workshops, mentoring sessions and through Penn Africa Summit

  • Connecting members to internship opportunities in Africa

  • Academic development through group study and tutoring sessions

  • Encouraging other demographics on campus to engage in the African culture

  • Organizing forums for students to discuss current political events and cultural issues

Our long-term goal is to find a permanent physical location on campus which the African international students can call home as well as create a recognized and funded 4-year scholarship program for incoming freshmen.

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