APU Articles
How to Help Your Student Achieve Academic Success
December 29, 2017
Some parents and guardians of high schoolers can be overly involved with their student’s school work and schedule, thinking they are ensuring academic success. While their intentions are good, this situation can backfire once the student enters college and is on their own. Students will be expected to attend class and manage their time accordingly to complete assignments at the college level. No family member will be there to check up on them or remind them something is due.
6 Questions to Ask When Transferring Colleges
December 27, 2017
So, you’ve found out that the college you picked either wasn’t the best fit, or you’ve built up credits elsewhere and are looking to find a new school that suits your goals. Reasons for transferring colleges can vary widely. The good news is, if you find yourself in this position, you’re not alone; transferring is a solution sought by many students. What’s important is making sure you’ve asked yourself the right questions before signing on the dotted line.
5 Surprising Career Paths for a Criminal Justice Major
December 22, 2017
Preparing Your Student for Natural Disasters on Campus
December 20, 2017
As much as you hate to think about your student facing natural disasters, preparing soon-to-be students for emergency situations can help keep them safe and even put you at ease. Making sure they know what to do if an earthquake strikes or a wildfire reaches close to campus can make handling a natural disasters on campus a little less scary, with just a bit of planning.
What I Wish I Knew: Living on Campus
December 18, 2017
“You will have to learn how to share a room,” I remember countless people telling me about living on campus. I blew it off, assuming that because I had shared a room before (when I was 11), I could share a room again. I had no clue how difficult it would be to live with a stranger. I’m still friends with my freshman year roommate, but our time living together was filled with unexpected challenges. Neither of us knew how to address conflict, so we avoided it; we failed to communicate time after time. This created a stressful living situation for both of us.
What I Wish I Knew: Reflections on Campus Life From a Senior to a Freshman
December 13, 2017
Being a college freshman can be challenging, from adapting to college-level learning, to eating campus food every day, to catching the trolley after chapel. After all those lessons learned, one day you arrive at the end of your undergraduate experience—and, for me, that day has come. As a graduating senior, I’ve been reflecting on what I wish I knew as a freshman: What knowledge could I share to ease the challenges for those just beginning their time in college? I hope these tips about college and campus life are helpful as you move through your academic journey.
Speaker Discusses How to Thrive in Pluralism
December 11, 2017
Can people with disparate views truly live in peace with one another? According to John Inazu, Ph.D., the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion and professor of political science at Washington University in St. Louis—yes. In fact, the author of Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving through Deep Difference (University of Chicago Press, 2016) claims that people can actually thrive in a pluralistic society, and done right, it defines a successful society. He shared these views with the Azusa Pacific community at this year’s Faculty/Staff Kickoff on August 23.
Chamber Singers Perform at Major International Events
December 04, 2017
One of the world’s premier choral groups, Azusa Pacific’s Chamber Singers consistently receive invitations to some of the most prestigious festivals and competitions in Europe.
The Dream Project Brings Children Joy
November 30, 2017
After only three months as a student at APU, Holly Campbell’s love for music, children, acting, and service converged in the creation of a new campus club called The Dream Project. Campbell, a vocal performance and music education major, gathered a group of students together who shared her passions and wished to dedicate themselves to a meaningful cause.
More Than Musicians: 5 Careers in Music to Consider
November 29, 2017
YouTube. Spotify. The Voice. SoundCloud.
How Extracurricular Activities in College Can Add to Your Student’s Degree
November 27, 2017
A student’s college experience extends beyond just academics. Their heads are likely spinning with new people, new ideas, new tasks, new information, new feelings, and new growth—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Considering this, as a parent, you might like to see your son or daughter focus on the “main” thing they are attending school for—schoolwork!
How Service Trips Enrich the College Experience
November 21, 2017
Service trips are an integral part of many universities. In fact, these meaningful opportunities for students to serve others (both in their immediate areas and abroad) are vital to the college experience. When your student takes part in a service trip, his or her education becomes richer, deeper, and more meaningful.
Undecided But Not Alone: Tips for Choosing College Majors
November 16, 2017
Like many college freshmen, you may be entering college unsure of what to study. With a wide selection of college majors available to choose from—and infinitely more professional paths to head out on after college—it’s normal to be undecided. You’re not the only one still exploring the many options available. You just need to find the support and resources available to help you make your decision.
How Can Your Student Put an Accounting Degree to Work?
November 13, 2017
How to Make the Most of Your College Tours
November 10, 2017
