OUR
Mission
The Asian Pacific American Student Assembly (APASA) celebrates, shares, and supports Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) heritage at the University of Southern California. We strive to create a more united community, where students support each other culturally, socially, and academically by educating each other with their history and traditions.
Featured
Blog Posts
Explore APASA: Uncover our stories
Our blog is a kaleidoscope of vibrant events, empowering insights, and inspiring tales that celebrate the tapestry of APIDA cultures. See what we’ve been up to!
OUR ANNUAL
Events
As a cultural assembly under the Programming Branch of USC’s Undergraduate Student Government, we aim to serve all APIDA students on campus. Here are a few of our favorite signature events — be sure to come experience them for yourself!
NIGHT MARKET
CULTURAL ARTS EXPO
SPEAKER NIGHT
COMMUNITY DINNER
APASA
Members
We proudly represent 37+ APIDA-interest student organizations at USC, acting as a source of funding and advisement for our members. They, in turn, serve nearly a quarter of USC’s undergraduate student body.
My dad’s diagnosis with kidney cancer this year has only underscored my difficulty with emotional vulnerability. Though I’m often advised to take care of myself alongside him, the fact is, rest cannot be attained without first being open with ourselves and others. By embracing the challenges of our lives for what they are, we can break away from the norm of silence and overcome our trauma.