Two packed weeks of orientation have come to a close, and the closing ceremony was held. As in previous days, freshmen spent much of their time on academic sessions. They also learned how to build their own schedules and took part in online course registration for the first time - a genuinely challenging process, but one they handled well.

This week, the FORUM turned into a stage for STAR ACADEMY, an Orientation Week highlight where freshmen teams wrote, rehearsed, and performed original pieces entirely on their own. Each team was assigned a genre — from circus and fairy tale to musical, theater, talk show, and cinema — and had to bring it to life in front of their peers and a panel of judges.

  Body Moving Day struck again, and it's still the wildest hour of orientation week! Every freshman team went head-to-head in a lineup of challenges where "body mobility" barely mattered but teamwork and nerve absolutely did.

The Orientation Program 2026 at AUCA commenced on Monday, August 17th, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for 511 freshmen and the entire AUCA community. The first day of the orientation program is always a memorable experience, combining entertaining activities and traditional welcoming ceremonies that set the stage for an unforgettable academic adventure.

 
 

 
What do the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) and the global memecoin market have in common? As it turns out, more than one might expect. 
AUCA graduates Dana Abuzyarova and Zharkynai Maratbek kyzy contributed to the development of JAD Roch Index, an analytical index designed to measure sentiment across the global memecoin market.

 

Shoira Temurova, a sophomore student at the International and Comparative Politics department, shares her experience with the OSCE’s Programs:
 
I am Shoira, originally from Tajikistan, and currently a sophomore at AUCA majoring in International and Comparative Politics.

In this interview, Srdjan Uljevic, Assistant Professor at the AUCA GenEd Faculty , shares his perspective on the importance of building a strong academic foundation before pursuing studies abroad. Drawing on his interdisciplinary teaching experience, he discusses the challenges students often face when moving overseas immediately after high school and emphasizes the value of completing undergraduate education in a familiar cultural and social environment.

Get Ready for the AUCA Career Fair 2026!   The AUCA Career Development Center is excited to invite you to the Career Fair 2026 on April 16 from 15:00 to 18:00 at the AUCA campus!   This is your chance to explore career opportunities, connect with top employers, and gain invaluable insights from industry leaders.

The Library invites you to our weekly workshops! If you need help searching for resources or formatting citations, join us for personalized support.

 
 
 
 

The latest edition of New Star is now available! Stay updated with the most exciting news, stories, and insights from our university community.In this issue:Multicultural week The Clash and Kino TSI Student Story Inside Dorm Life Read the full issue here
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