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APU Video Directors Ask: What is Christmas to You?

December 06, 2018

Tamales, the smell of pine trees, fresh baked cinnamon rolls, the memory of a loved one—everyone carries with them a unique definition of the holiday season. What is Christmas to you? When Nathan Ingalls, senior visual storyteller, and Ricky Dorn, visual storyteller, met at the drawing board to plan Azusa Pacific University’s annual holiday video, “,” they set out to answer this question.

APU Video Directors Ask: What is Christmas to You?

SAT and ACT Comparison: What’s the Difference Between the SAT and the ACT?

December 04, 2018

The SAT and ACT can be great enhancements to your college application. If your schools of choice require them, or if you’re choosing to take an exam to stand out amid other applicants, how do you know which one to take? It’s a question that many hopeful college students face.

SAT and ACT Comparison: What’s the Difference Between the SAT and the ACT?

APU Students Share Passion for the Environment with Azusa Community

November 30, 2018

The sun peaks over the San Gabriel Mountains on an early fall morning as a team of APU students and Azusa Mayor Joseph Rocha hike the trails of the Azusa Canyon, stooping down to pick up trash abandoned in the dust or tangled in the mountain shrubbery. As the sun climbs higher in the sky, the group collects more than two dozen large trash bags full of plastic, paper, cans, bottles, and Styrofoam.

Pursuing a Ministry Career? 3 Reasons You Need a Mentor

November 23, 2018

Anyone who has pursued a career Christian ministry knows that it’s an incredibly fulfilling—and occasionally challenging— assignment. Long hours and extensive criticism come with the job, yet ministry is also one of the most rewarding career fields.

Pursuing a Ministry Career? 3 Reasons You Need a Mentor

Seven Must-Know Places on APU’s Campus

November 20, 2018

There’s a saying that nothing worth having ever comes easy, and that can certainly be true while working toward your degree. During your college experience, you may need some extra support. That’s why Azusa Pacific offers resources that can help you throughout the academic year, whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student. From getting advice on your academic plan to taking care of your physical health at the Student Health Center, the resources on APU’s campus are available to help you make the most of your experience and reach your full potential. Here are seven of the must-know places on the APU campus:

How to Transfer Colleges Successfully and Stay on Track to Graduate

November 17, 2018

There are many valid reasons why students choose to transfer colleges at some point in their academic career. Whether it’s to advance from community college to a four-year university, to move closer to family, or any other reason, it is important for students to find the school that is the right fit for them.

How to Transfer Colleges Successfully and Stay on Track to Graduate

Family Holiday Traditions: How to Adjust When You Have a Child in College

November 14, 2018

Many families have beloved traditions when it comes to celebrating the holidays and annual milestones like birthdays. For parents or guardians with a child away at college, it’s common to wonder how family holiday traditions might change. If this sounds like you, rest assured it’s an entirely normal experience—and part of your student’s personal growth.

Family Holiday Traditions: How to Adjust When You Have a Child in College

Sophomore Year of College: Making the Most of It

November 13, 2018

Sophomore year of college is a critical time for students. The excitement and extensive support programs experienced during freshman year may now feel familiar, but students are not yet considered upperclassmen. Exposure to varied subject matter can be refreshing but also introduce doubt and lead to changes in major programs and uncertainty in career trajectory. All of this reflection is beneficial to the liberal arts-minded student. However, it can also lead to the so-called “sophomore slump.”

Sophomore Year of College: Making the Most of It

What Is the Forever GI Bill and How Will It Impact Veteran Education Benefits?

November 07, 2018

Of the 200,000 servicemembers who leave the military each year, will enroll in college, according to Student Veterans of America. However, thanks to the passing of recent legislation, that statistic is likely to change.

What Is the Forever GI Bill and How Will It Impact Veteran Education Benefits?