APU Articles
Preparing for College Part 3: Tips for Parents and Guardians on What Your Child Needs (or Doesn’t Need)
May 02, 2019
The transition to college is a significant time for both new students and their families. Whether your child is getting ready to move away to college and live on campus, or if they’ll be commuting from home, you want to make sure they have what they need to set them up for success in their first year of college.
Preparing for College Part 2: Tips for Parents and Families on Campus Life
April 30, 2019
As each week passes, you’re getting a little closer to sending your child off to their first year of college. We know you have many questions about how your student can prepare for the transition to college life, and what they will have access to on campus.
Preparing for College Part 1: Tips for Parents and Families for Supporting the First Year
April 27, 2019
After weighing the options, your student made their choice and selected the college they want to attend. Congratulations! It’s the first big step in the next part of their education journey. You may be wondering, “What’s next?” How do you help prepare them for this next transition?
So, You’re About to Graduate: Tips for Finishing College Well
April 26, 2019
Congratulations, graduate—you’ve come a long way and graduation day is close enough to taste. There’s so much to look forward to after finishing college that it may be a challenge to focus on the here and now.
What Is a Memorandum of Understanding and How Can You Benefit?
April 25, 2019
Graduating high school with good grades and a long list of extracurricular achievements can be challenging enough. Add to that the importance of finding and applying to the best colleges for your future goals, and the whole process can be downright overwhelming!
Preparing for Life After College: How to Find Community
April 24, 2019
Envisioning life after college can sometimes feel like stepping into the unknown. Perhaps it’s the thought of moving home (or moving away from home), starting a new job, or establishing your post-college identity that fills you with questions. For some, the thought of leaving college means leaving behind the community they’ve called a second home for several years. Fortunately, while change is an inevitable part of this growing process, there are endless opportunities to find and cultivate your new community after graduating.
Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 23, 2019
If you’re interested in making an impact on tomorrow’s leaders, one of the most influential things you can do is become a teacher. Yes, educators teach fundamental skills in subjects like reading and math, but the influence goes much deeper than that. A dedicated teacher can empower youth to find their voice and encourage them to embody the changes they want to see in the world.
How Can We Care for the Environment While on Campus?
April 22, 2019
Tips to Help You Successfully Transfer Colleges
April 20, 2019
Many students transfer from a community college to a four-year university, while others discover the college they’re at may not be the best fit and it’s time for a change. Whatever path you take, it’s important to transfer colleges well so you can stay on track with your education and graduation goals.
How to Stay Motivated When You’re a Graduating Senior
April 18, 2019
If your graduation date is approaching, you may be struggling to stay motivated, even with the finish line in sight. You’re definitely not alone in feeling that way. As a graduating senior who is also in the same boat, I’m here to offer you five ways to stay motivated as graduation season approaches.
Diana Pavlac Glyer Receives Paul F. Ford Award for Excellence in C.S. Lewis Scholarship
April 17, 2019
Cheers break out across the room as Azusa Pacific University professor and award-winning author Diana Glyer, Ph.D., ascends the stage to receive the Paul F. Ford Award for Excellence in C.S. Lewis Scholarship. The Southern California C.S. Lewis Society (SCCSLS) created this award in honor of their founder, choosing Glyer as the first recipient at their annual conference. Astonished beyond words, Glyer expressed immense thankfulness for the recognition of her lifework.
Health Insurance for College Students: Why SHIP Makes Sense
April 16, 2019
Going off to college involves a lot of life changes. There are the obvious ones, like starting college-level classes, making new friends, and moving away from home. Then there are the smaller ones, like having to do your own laundry and source your own meals.
The Value of a Christian College Experience
April 14, 2019
Azusa Pacific University Names Dr. Paul Ferguson as 17 President
April 10, 2019
Paul Ferguson, Ph.D., an experienced and acclaimed administrator and educator, becomes the 17 president of Azusa Pacific University on June 1.
7 Surprising Benefits of Summer Classes
April 09, 2019
When you look ahead to summer, you probably picture yourself sleeping in, hitting the beach, or squeezing in some extra hours at a summer job, right? Well, although summer isn’t part of the traditional school year, you might also want to think about taking a summer class or two.
