APU Articles
Adapting Quickly to Your New Online Learning Environment
March 13, 2020
As a college student, you may be experiencing a sudden transition into online classes. The good news is that your university or college is taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). But what happens now? If you are accustomed to taking classes in-person, the change may produce uncertainty and questions, but there are many ways to make the shift to online courses easier.
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
You may not have heard much about articulation agreements before, but they play a crucial role in many students’ college experiences. An articulation agreement serves as a stepping stone between one higher education system and another. These partnerships between junior colleges and universities allow students the flexibility to plan for graduation in a way that respects their time and finances.
I Love Telling Stories: What Majors Are Best for Launching Storytelling Careers?
March 03, 2020
At its heart, storytelling is about connecting people to each other—and it’s a central part of what it means to be human. You may love telling stories, but don’t know how to spin that skill into a major or know what storytelling careers are available to you. We’ve got you covered!
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.
APU's Games and Interactive Media Hosts Global Game Jam
February 26, 2020
Accreditation in Higher Education and Why It Matters
February 25, 2020
APU Student Experience: Becoming a Physician Assistant
February 21, 2020
6 Tips for Thriving in Your Sophomore Year of College
February 20, 2020
Sophomore year can take you by surprise! Everyone expects the first-year transition from high school to college to be a big change—and it is. But transitioning from the exploratory first year to a more focused sophomore year of college can be challenging too.
5 Graduation Questions to Ask Before You Leave College
February 18, 2020
