APU Articles
Create a Student Budget That Works, From Orientation Through Finals
November 08, 2017
Does the thought of keeping track of your finances during the first year of college stress you out? Don’t let it! Creating a student budget can help you focus in the classroom and acclimate to your new surroundings without worrying why books are so expensive or where you’re going to get your extra spending money.
Arrive and Thrive: Navigating a New College Social Life
November 01, 2017
Starting college is a memorable milestone for many young adults. You find yourself in a new environment with unique challenges and experiences, especially when it comes to meeting new people, making friends, and shaping your college social life.
Families Aren't Choosing a Major for Their Kids, but How Can They Help?
October 30, 2017
At most colleges, students are choosing a major by the end of their sophomore year. This gives them four semesters to explore different interests. This time can be a gift to check out different options, but the time to choose a major might arrive sooner than expected. Students may be overwhelmed at the thought of picking just one major they think might dictate the rest of their lives. As a parent, the trick is to encourage your child to explore and think about him or herself in a new way, while ultimately supporting the major chosen.
500 Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
October 30, 2017
“Out of the love of truth and the desire to elucidate it,” Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the door of All Saints’ Church on October 31, 1517, in Wittenberg, Germany—the day historians consider the start of the Protestant Reformation. This year commemorates the 500anniversary of that historic event and its remarkable impact. Every Protestant church and denomination owes its existence to the heroics of Luther, who advocated the reform of all churches based upon the primacy of biblical authority.
Adjusting to College Life Can Be Easier Than You Expect
October 26, 2017
Starting college is a major life transition. It’s exciting and scary all at once. There are new freedoms to explore, friends to meet, classes to take, and seemingly endless amounts of fun to be had. But it can also be challenging. Adjusting to college life takes time and actual effort as you find your way.
College Application Deadline: Why You Should Consider Applying Early
October 24, 2017
Resilient Hope
October 23, 2017
Last December, another round of missiles and bombs struck the war-torn city of Aleppo, Syria. Hundreds of thousands of Syrians had already lost their lives to nationwide civil war, and citizens waited in terror each time another airstrike approached. For years, they struggled with no outside relief. Finally, however, the international community agreed to a mass evacuation. On December 15, more than 100,000 Syrians left their homes, belongings, and livelihoods, like the 11 million Syrians displaced from their homes over the past six years—more than half the nation’s population.
Advice for Parents and Guardians of College Students: 6 Pieces of First-Year Wisdom
October 23, 2017
You did it! You sweated and toiled and made it through many crazy years of raising someone into a young adult who’s now heading off to college. And now it’s time to let him or her go. While your recent high school graduate is dreaming of university life, you might be dreading the thought of being apart after all these years.
5 Ways to Make the FAFSA Application Process Less Stressful
October 17, 2017
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. Any eligible student can apply—regardless of age, income, or nationality. It can also seem daunting for first-time applicants especially. But while the process might seem overwhelming at first, these five tips will help you and your student get the most out of the FAFSA application.
Faith, Family, and FCA
October 16, 2017
Life as a student-athlete involves a unique set of challenges, and multiple studies have shown that more than half of all athletes experience heavy stress related to their sport in the form of pressure to win, extreme anxiety, and fear of failure. These add to the stressors common to all students: time management, relationships, finances, and academic performance. Today, because the athlete part of the student-athlete equation often carries a disproportionate amount of weight, it can be easy for student-athletes to lose sight of who they are and why they do what they do, resulting in burnout.
Juice Bar Benefits Body and Soul
October 13, 2017
At the intersection of Christ, community, scholarship, and service, exists a space where social justice and business join together. Azusa Pacific University alumna Jessica Ng ’10, is the founder of Body Juice, a business meant to promote a healthy lifestyle while also supporting efforts to end human trafficking. Set to open in the city of Azusa in early 2018, Ng’s social venture will draw upon her education and passion for helping the oppressed.
Linking Interests: The Value of Adding an Academic Minor
October 02, 2017
As she stepped off the graduation stage, Sara (Hickenbottom ’14) Tillema had her career goals in place: earning a Master of Divinity at Princeton Seminary and working in a full-time ministry position. But while her philosophy major gave her a solid foundation for pursuing this dream, her minors in religion and humanities proved the tipping point in discovering her calling and preparing her for a career in ministry. These two areas of study gave specific purpose and application to her philosophy classes, and after graduating from Princeton, Tillema took on the role of campus minister at the University of California, Davis.
One Couple’s Journey Inspires Thousands
September 29, 2017
Phil and Alex Congelliere ’10 stood before a packed room of investors, donors, and business leaders on the Azusa Pacific University campus, securing support for their nonprofit startup Love Multiplies, which aims to provide educational resources and encouragement for those navigating infertility and/or adoption. This presentation marked the culmination of Zuventurez INCUBATE, an 18-week program offered by the Office of Innovation designed to help Azusa Pacific students and alumni achieve success. The program helped the Congellieres take the next step in sharing their story and growing their ministry.
California Workforce: A Golden Opportunity
September 25, 2017
California embodies a microcosm of the nation’s job market with employment options in virtually every field. However, while the Public Policy Institute of California projects a steadily increasing demand for workers with a college education through 2030, it also estimates that the state will “fall about 1.1 million college graduates short of economic demand”—a situation known as the workforce skills gap. Azusa Pacific seeks to bridge that gap by producing competitive, skilled graduates prepared to thrive in many of the state’s fastest-growing occupations.
Biotech Leader Partners with APU
September 21, 2017
Industry and the academy need one another. Although independently self-sustaining, these entities create a formidable force when their goals align. Strategic partnerships between universities and the private sector significantly advance skill development, innovation, and entrepreneurship, but the most successful alliances come from those who share a common vision—like Azusa Pacific and Grifols Biologicals Inc.
