HCAP is a student-run program at Harvard. Our mission is to build bridges between the US and Asia by hosting annual conferences around the world.
The Harvard College in Asia Program (HCAP) was founded in October of 2003 at Harvard University with the goal of fostering a mutual interest and understanding of Asia among Harvard students while at the same time, striving to foster an interest in the United States among students from across Asia. HCAP serves as a platform for student exploration and development, connecting the world's future lead
09/18/2025
✨ Only 3 days left! ✨ Don’t miss your chance to travel with the Harvard Undergraduates in Asia Program (HUAP). Applications close Sunday, September 21st at 11:59 pm — apply now and get ready for an unforgettable experience across Asia! 🌏✈️ Apply using the link in bio!
09/10/2025
Join us for a relaxed evening where you can connect with HUAP board members, returning members, and fellow applicants in a low-pressure, friendly setting. Enjoy a variety of snacks, fun icebreaker games, and the chance to learn more about HUAP’s vibrant community. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or a familiar face, this is the perfect space to unwind, make new friends, and kick off the semester together.
09/06/2025
🌏✨ HUAP 2025–2026 Applications are OPEN! ✨🌏
Want to travel across Asia with fellow Harvard undergraduates? Now’s your chance! Apply to join the Harvard Undergraduates in Asia Program (HUAP) and take part in an unforgettable cross-cultural journey.
📅 Deadline: Sunday, September 21st, 2025 at 11:59 PM
📍 Apply through the QR code in our post or link in bio!
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 🌟
09/04/2025
✈️ Thinking about joining HUAP?
Come meet the team and learn more about what we do at our Info Session!
📍 Sever 102
🗓 September 9th, 2025
⏰ 7:30–8:30 pm
Bring your questions, your excitement, and your curiosity—we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🌏
09/03/2025
Looking to connect, learn, and grow globally? 🌏✨ Join HUAP at the Activities Fair on Friday, September 5th, from 3–5 PM at Tercentenary Theater! Stop by our booth to meet members and learn about our mission and recruitment process!
09/01/2025
✨ HUAP Recruitment 2025–2026 ✨
We’re excited to announce that applications open September 5! Join us in building cross-cultural connections and leading unforgettable programs.
📌 Sept 5–21: Applications Open
📌 Sept 22: Shortlist Announced
📌 Sept 23–26: Interviews (in-person)
📌 Sept 30: Final Decisions Released
Apply by Sept 21 at 11:59 PM through the link in bio — we can’t wait to read your applications!
08/30/2025
✨ Introducing HUAP ✨
The Harvard Undergraduate in Asia Program (HUAP) brings together students from Harvard and top universities across Asia for two annual conferences filled with dialogue, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
🌏 9 Cities. 9 Conferences. 1 Family
👀 Stay tuned for more details about our 2025 recruitment timeline—you won’t want to miss this opportunity!
08/10/2025
🌏✨ That’s a wrap on HUAP’s First-Year Summer Program 2025!
From one-on-one mentorships and engaging workshops to panels with Harvard students and our incredible foreign delegates, FYSP brought together new friendships, invaluable advice, and an unforgettable sense of community.
Here’s to the Class of 2029 — we can’t wait to see everything you accomplish. Until then, keep in touch, keep asking questions, and keep the HUAP spirit alive. 🚀 And of course, stay on the lookout for more recruitment information later this month 👀👀
07/19/2025
✨ Calling all incoming Harvard first-years! ✨
The Harvard Undergraduates in Asia Program (HUAP) invites you to apply for our First-Year Summer Program (FYSP), a welcoming, student-run initiative designed to help you navigate your transition to college.
Harvard Undergraduates in Asia Program (HUAP) is a leading academic and cultural exchange initiative that connects Harvard students with peers from top Asian universities through conferences, community events, and cross-cultural dialogue.
From one-on-one mentorship and skill-building workshops to collaborative projects and global friendships, FYSP is your gateway into a vibrant, cross-cultural Harvard community.
📅 Program Dates: August 5th–7th
📍Location: Online
🔗 Scan the QR code to RSVP now and start your HUAP journey!
Come join a legacy of passionate students, unforgettable memories, and lifelong connections. We can’t wait to meet you! 🌏📺💫
01/31/2025
Day 7 Recap!!
On the final day of , we ended the conference with group photos and the closing ceremony. Thank you for an unforgettable week. See you at the spring conferences!
01/31/2025
Day 6 Recap!
We heard from our wonderful speaker Tim Phillips on his experience as the founder and CEO of Beyond Conflict. We then heard from all our amazing delegations in our HUAPx talk, hearing their interpretations of this year’s theme. We finished off the day with our banquet!
01/22/2025
Day 3 Recap!
Today, Director of the Women Writers Project, Julia Flanders gave an engaging speech about her work aiming to enrich the understanding of women’s roles in literary history using digital humanities technology.
Senior Curator of the Peabody Museum Diana Loren then followed with her lecture on history of anthropology and the difficulty surrounding the ethics of museums.
After a fun and instructive dance workshop, the foreign delegations shared dances and activities from their culture.
Day 4 we’ll continue to hear from inspiring speakers and explore more of Boston!