AFEX LEARNING HUB

    To answer the question of why it's essential to be actively involved in extracurricular activities as much as in your curriculum, let's bring to mind the concepts of sampling and discovery. Let’s start with the first concept. Imagine you are at a mall or supermarket, and a salesperson offers you a free sample of a product. Some customers may oblige and test or taste the product or service, while others may outright refuse the invitation. Those who sample may like the product or service and may predict their tendency to purchase it, while others may find it not to their liking, which will likely mean they won’t become paying customers in the future. Keep this analogy in mind. We will circle back to it later. But first, what exactly is an extracurricular activity? We know that a curriculum is a structured learning experience with specific educational or pedagogical goals, normally within a school system (not to forget the homeschoolers, as there is also some structure to...

  Can you share a little bit about your background and the challenges you faced during your three-year gap year after high school? My name is Purity Wanjiku, and I took three gap years due to financial difficulties and COVID-19. I come from a humble background, and being a part of AFEX was a huge privilege for me. What motivated you to pursue your dreams of attending a renowned liberal arts college despite the obstacles you encountered during your gap years? I wanted to study in an environment where I could have one-on-one interaction with lecturers who knew me and could push me to be the best version of myself. I could also take classes that interested me, even if they were unrelated to my major. How did you come across the AFEX College Application Program, and what made you decide to join? I was introduced to AFEX by a family friend whose son had gone through the US college applications with AFEX and successfully gained admission to schools with good financial aid. Can you descri...

    Following the release of the K.C.S.E results, you are probably pondering over what step to take next. What course do you want to pursue? More importantly, where do you want to study? Have you considered pursuing your undergraduate studies in the US or Canada? If so, then here are more reasons for you to begin that journey. If not, then perhaps this may shed some light on how beneficial it would be to study in these countries.  Liberal Arts and Science Education Universities in the US and some Canadian ones present a wide range of courses, some of which may not be available, particularly at undergraduate level, in your country. For instance, in the United States, a lot of universities and colleges have adopted the liberal arts system of education which allows you to take courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities as you work towards fulfilling the requirements for your degree. This gives you the chance to explore a wide range of disciplines,...