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When Up with People Dominated Super Bowl Halftime

Posted by Up with People Super Bowl on January 25, 2018

With the big game fast approaching Up with People takes a look back at our role in the Super Bowl Halftime show. Our organization comes up a lot in conversation this time of year in countless lists both online and on American television. Including our pregame performance at the 1991 game, Up with People has played five Super Bowls, more than all but five NFL teams! Although we may no longer perform on this stage, we continue to tour the world with a new show and a message that is now more relevant than ever. Repost – ESPN.com Article “When Up with People Dominated Halftime” by Doug Williams …

How Do We Keep Hope Alive?

Posted by Up with People Tour on January 18, 2018

How Do We Keep Hope Alive? By Eric Lentz and Michael Bowerman, co-writers of the Up with People show How do you measure hope? In a recent edition of Time magazine, guest editor Bill Gates assembled articles from a diverse collection of writers and public figures, including Trevor Noah, Malala Yousafzai, Ava Duvernay and Bono to answer that question. A central theme ran true to all of the articles – despite what we may read in our daily news feeds, there is more reason for optimism today than there has been in decades. For over 20 years, we have been …

Meet The Generation That Volunteers The Most

Posted by Up with People Volunteer Abroad on January 11, 2018

Over the past decade the volunteer rate in many countries has declined. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics about 1 in 4 Americans volunteered through an organization and nearly two-thirds helped their neighbors last year, demonstrating that service to others continues to be a priority for millions despite the slight drop in numbers. But there are some bright spots and generational surprises buried in those stats. It turns out that one generation is volunteering more than they ever have. So who volunteers the most? Generation X (those born between 1965 to 1980) leads volunteering among generations in the United States. Generation X had a volunteer rate …

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Topics: Volunteering Abroad

How A Gap Year Can Prepare You For University

Posted by Up with People Gap Year on January 3, 2018

More and more young people around the world are choosing to take a gap year before entering university and for good reason. Top universities like Harvard now even encourage newly admitted students to take time off by deferment. “…defer enrollment for one one year to travel, pursue a special project or activity, work, or spend time in another meaningful way … Perhaps the best way of all to get the full benefit of a “time-off” is to postpone entrance to college for a year. For nearly 40 years, Harvard has recommended this option, indeed proposing it in a letter of …

10 Tips to Overcome Stage Fright

Posted by Up with People on December 27, 2017

Up with People cast members have performed in thousands of shows for hundreds of thousands of people over the last 50+ years. Many of our participants experience stage fright before stepping out in front of large audiences. In fact, public speaking is the #1 fear of most human beings! Those affected by stage fright experience dry mouth, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, trembling hands and nausea. If you dread the thought of getting up in front of a group of people and performing, you are not alone. Most people would rather get the flu than perform or speak in public. Performance anxiety can also negatively affect your …

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Topics: Insider, Music and Performance

When Up with People Dominated Super Bowl Halftime

How Do We Keep Hope Alive?

Meet The Generation That Volunteers The Most

How A Gap Year Can Prepare You For University

10 Tips to Overcome Stage Fright

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