Dr. Annavarapu and his team very accommodative to work diligently with our International admissions office, office of student's affairs, office of marketing and communications, office of the Provost and office of the President. Kumar's passion in higher education and to create such an American Education Project to prospective students, faculty, and administrators of higher education in India is commendable.
You and the very capable team which was led by you, had put in enormous time and effort visiting a record number of universities in the U.S. Through the interviews you had conducted with students and faculty you have put the spotlight on those institutions and on the achievements of the faculty of Indian origin in those institutions. I applaud those efforts and express my thanks.
I would like to commend you personally and your management for taking initiative on the American Education Project. The idea of giving first-hand information to the Indian students from the people who are part of the US higher education system is extremely useful.
To this end, Dr. Kumar and his team did a wonderful and a meticulous job in seeking the suggestions of Indian faculty members, Research Scientists, Post-docs and Students within our university, Duke University, and other Universities within the USA. I strongly believe that Dr. Kumar's team work is of immense value for the benefit of prospective Indian students who aspire to come to the USA for a better future and also in fulfilling their dreams.
This project requires a lot of passion and commitment. I am glad that you are leading this initiative with such enthusiasm. You and your team are doing an amazing job! I personally want to thank you for your visit to the University of Houston and for discussing in detail regarding graduate and pharmacy education in the US.
Also, I feel that this is the right project in the right time providing the accurate first-hand information to the Indian youth. Further, the interesting thing and the beauty of this project is that not only it is helpful for students in choosing the right university, but the American 543 universities would also be greatly benefitted with these bright and motivated students, which will in turn strengthen the society and humanity.
I want to applaud you for the wonderful series on U.S. universities that you are putting together. This is a great initiative as this series can inform viewers and readers in India about the U.S. higher education system, thereby helping Indian students make better decisions while applying to U.S. universities. The recent mass deportation of unsuspecting Indian students attending certain U.S. universities underscores the need for such as series.
You have plans to do the same for 60 more American universities for a total of 100 universities and colleges, which is expected to be a world record. Further, you noted that, at each university, you have taped about 10 professor interviews, 30 student interviews, and interviews with international student advisors, provosts, and presidents.
Initiatives such as yours to gather first-hand information for dissemination to students who are planning to invest significant amounts of time and money in higher education are extremely useful. These efforts help applicants make the best choices from among their available options, to find the best fit between academic program offerings and individual aspirations.
“As in the past, I am determined to face any challenge and overcome them in discharging my responsibilities towards my country and my people. In that journey forward, your views on public matters, your support and your blessings will be a constant source of strength and inspiration to me.”
An upright and knowledgeable journalist… Over 25 years worked with main stream media… started a magazine on ‘Vidya (Education’… and career development…. Has good writing skills and contributed over 100 articles on education in many popular dailies… Member AP Union of working journalists… affiliated to India Journalists Union (IJU) recognized by the International Organization of Journalists (IOJ).
“Dr Kumar Annavarapu is a leading personality development writer in Telugu language. I know Dr. Kumar for the last one and half decades as a journalist, scholar, writer, editor of Vidya Magazine and a carrier counsellor for the youth. His writings are of great help to the youth from rural areas and from the weaker sections of the society. He has pleasing manners and amicable temperament and with his sterling qualities he will be able to perform any higher responsibilities with devotion and dedication.”
Dr.Kumar Annavarapu has written more than 400 Essay analysing Educational topics in Andhra Jyothi Weekly, India (AP’s most reputed weekly). He has also written more than 100 articles in Swathi Weekly and has written more than 200 essays in Andhra Jyothi Daily News Paper. He has started his career as a Reported in the Media in 1986. He got so many awards and rewards like, Eminent Research Scholar, Best writer award from Delhi Telugu Academy and Madras Telugu Academy, Ananda Lahari Dasabdhi Utsav Award."
Dr.Kumar Annavarapu has written more than 400 Essay analysing Educational topics in Andhra Jyothi Weekly, India (AP’s most reputed weekly). He has also written more than 100 articles in Swathi Weekly and has written more than 200 essays in Andhra Jyothi Daily News Paper. He has started his career as a Reported in the Media in 1986. He got so many awards and rewards like, Eminent Research Scholar, Best writer award from Delhi Telugu Academy and Madras Telugu Academy, Ananda Lahari Dasabdhi Utsav Award."
“I had the greatest pleasure of introducing many concepts of Dr. Kumar, made available to me, when I was the Collector and District Magistrate of Kadapa District – concepts that helped the teachers improve quality teaching, thereby enhancing the learning abilities of thousands of children in schools. They were also the concepts that weaned a large number of unemployed youth away from getting sucked into the vicious circle of faction ridden politics and made them get selected in the Army instead.”
His articles published in various leading Newspapers and magazines are very much inspiring to the youth. His books on ‘Personality Development’ are quite useful for developing positive attitude and improving optimistic outlook towards life.”
“An embodiment of the maxim, “Service to man is service to god”, Mr. Kumar is an eminent journalist, noted personality development author, social activist and a writer. To introduce this literary genius is indeed an honour to me. Committed to serve the public and blessed by Lord Sai of Shirdi, Dr. Kumar has taken up numerous social service activities and associated himself with a number of service organizations. Various international organizations and Universities inviting him to deliver speeches and seminars is a mark of his influence in his literary field Dr. Kumar is indeed a multi-faceted personality and a genius.”
“ I have no hesitation to say that I and my family, like thousands of others, have been greatly benefited by his publications and writings which inevitably leave an indelible influence on the readers. He has also been promoting spirituality as part of his empowerment programmed so as to inculcate the true ideals and values among the youth for not only leading a meaningful life but also for serving the society. I deem it a great privilege to know him personally.”
“It is my pleasure to introduce Dr. Kumar Annavarapu, a noted Journalist, prolific writer, personality developer, who has developed a novel magazine called ‘Vidya’ which enlightens youth very much in the country. The famous magazine ‘Vidya’ has been very popular among the young readers of Andhra Pradesh as he has been playing a very crucial role in molding their attitude towards a constructive and optimistic future.
“Dr. Kumar has to his credit through his own books on personality development, creativity in addition to valuable editorials, write-ups, articles and evaluative narrations catering to the felt needs of not only the general public but also the intellectual segment of the academics at large.31. K. Ramamurthy Naidu- Member, UGC, Govt of India, Hyderabad-34, India.
“ Dr. Kumar is a young educational counsellor committed to the mission of spreading the information about educational opportunities through continuous publication of a fortnightly magazine “Vidya” (= Education) in Telugu language. Dr. Kumar continues to edit and publish ‘Vidya’ as the Chief Editor from Hyderabad, which has established readership of about 4.5 Lakh (Four lakhs fifty thousand) among the youth in Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves the youth giving the best information regarding Education, Employment with Career Guidance and Personality Development.”
This project requires a lot of passion and commitment.
I am glad that you are leading this initiative with such enthusiasm. You and
your team are doing an amazing job! I personally want to thank you for your
visit to the University of Houston and for discussing in detail regarding
graduate and pharmacy education in the US.
Rajender R. Aparasu, PhD, Houston College of Pharmacy Houston, Texas
