APU Articles
Attending Remote Classes: 5 Tips to Help You Thrive
March 19, 2020
Completing college courses online is a different experience than attending in-person class sessions. While the curriculum is largely the same, you’ll need to take extra measures to exercise self-discipline, make an effort to connect with classmates and professors, and stay accountable to your schedule. But overall, it can be an incredibly rewarding experience that teaches you to communicate in new ways and better manage your time.
Exploring the Experience of a First-Generation Graduate Student
March 19, 2020
If you are a first-generation graduate student, you’re likely interested in finding out what to expect from the new challenge and how it differs from your experience as an undergraduate. You’re also probably curious to hear about other students’ experiences.
How to Prepare for the MCAT Exam
March 17, 2020
How to Be a Compassionate Neighbor During a Global Health Crisis
March 13, 2020
The reality of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is difficult to process on many levels. You may be worried about a sudden change to your routine, concerned about protecting your loved ones, and aching over the turmoil and loss of life around the globe.
How to Prevent Coronavirus Spread When You’re Living on Campus
March 13, 2020
Learn how to reduce the risk of illness and prevent Coronavirus spread when you’re living on campus.
Adapting Quickly to Your New Online Learning Environment
March 13, 2020
Resources for Students: APU CARES Supports Students in Need
March 12, 2020
Over the course of their college years, many students face family crises, encounter mental or physical health issues, or have difficulty navigating their academic courses. These situations are often a part of life, but when students are struggling, they may not know how or where to seek help.
Student Experience: Being an Animation Student Near Los Angeles
March 11, 2020
“When it comes to defining moments in careers like animation, most people realize this is what they want to do in their childhood,” Qamdhyn Hale ’22 explained. But for Hale, an animation and visual effects (VFX) major at Azusa Pacific University, the career-defining moment took place at the 2019 Annie Awards, an award ceremony presented by the International Animated Film Association in Los Angeles.
Kingdom Couple: APU Graduates Make a Difference as Nurses
March 09, 2020
Behind several locked doors at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, in a softly lit room, Michelle Rosas ’15 glides to and from incubators housing newborn babies, soothing them in a hushed voice, gently repositioning them, and feeding the hungry. They are small—under 3 pounds or younger than 32 weeks old—and alarms signal Michelle to attend to the needs of the most vulnerable and fragile. Amidst the bustle, every sacred moment in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) holds value.
Student Experience: Finding My Calling as a Physics Major
March 06, 2020
When Oganes Khatchikian ’20 began pursuing a physics major and computer science minor at Azusa Pacific University, he entered a world of numbers and formulas. Data-driven information, mathematical techniques, and scientific methods became a part of his regular routine.
What Is an Articulation Agreement and How Can It Help You?
March 05, 2020
APU Alumnus Goes to Great Lengths to Capture Award-Winning Photograph
February 28, 2020
Azusa Pacific alumnus Randy Robbins ’99, ’02 clutched his camera and eyed the distant trees, hoping today was the day. Water gently lapped against his kayak and a breeze drifted across the Northern California lake, nestled among sweeping forests and distant hillsides, as an eagle took flight. The beating of wings, splashing of water, and click of the camera shutter—in a flash, Robbins captured a spectacular shot of a bald eagle catching a fish, a photo he had been hunting for months.
The Graduate Student Experience: How to Balance Work and School
February 27, 2020
Leslie Castro, MS ’20, will admit that balancing graduate school and a full-time job wasn’t always easy. Sometimes it was downright challenging. But, as she nears the end of her graduate student experience at Azusa Pacific University, she said it has absolutely been worth it.
