Azusa Pacific University Top Questions

Finding the right college is truly based on the students perspective. The parent should have their fair share of advice but the student is the one who needs to find an environment that truly fits their specifications. Campus visits before attending a school are very beneficial. They give you the opportunity to observe real life and decide for yourself if you feel like that particular campus is open and inviting to you and whether it can be a place of growth and opportunity. Every individual is different so all colleges and universities will not be percieved the same way. You need to find the one that "fits" you best.

Visit the the colleges you are interested in! It is the only way you can really decide whether or not the school is for you and if you could spend the next four, five or six years of your life there. A lot of schools have preview days/weekends, so go to them! Start looking/applying early; it will lessen the stress during your senior year! Live in the dorms because it is a once in a life time opportunity! Once you are at school, get involved! Study abroad, play intramurals, join ASB, live on campus, take part in your dorm activities, go to sporting events! This is where you meet your lifelong friends and make memories to last a lifetime. Enjoy your college experience because there is nothing else like it!

I think that going to college takes a huge step of faith. I think it is important to really listen to those who you trust the most, and to spend time praying about it and doing the research. However, when all is said and done, and a decision has been made, then go into your first year with a positive attitude, and a passion to reach out and make the most of your time there. College truly is whatever you are willing to give to it, so go whole-heartedly, and take that leap of faith with your arms wide open!

Choose a college that best suits your values and the way you want to approach your education. If you want to party and get C's go to a school like USC or UCSB but if you want to swing the other way and take your studies more seriously go to a school like Azusa Pacific or Occidental. Schools that are smaller and less oriented around mass party scenes and more oriented around studying

It has always been very important to me to continue with my studies as far as God allows me to, prepare myself for the future and contribute to my community. My advice to the parents is to support and encourage their children to continue with their studies, and for every student to never give up on anything and always have in mind a professional goal.

The advice I would give to parents and students when looking for the right college is to look at the cost, the student to teacher ratio, the size of the campus, and the values of the university. The student to teacher ratio and the size of the campus is important in recieving a good education. A student does not want to be referred to as a number; they want to be a name, a face, to their professor. It is also extremely important to look at the college's values and relgion (if any). If the student is going to pay thousands of dollars for a good education, they might as well have fun doing it. Make sure the living areas are live-able. College is a place where a lot of people meet their best friends and spouses in life, so choose a college where you are going to have fun and make memories, while also getting a great education from professors who care about you as a person.

First of all, do not stress over what you're going to major in. You'll probably end up changing it anyway. Look at the extra-curricular activities the school offers, like sports, theater, clubs, etc. If you love doing theater, even if just for fun, look for a school with a good theater program. College is so much more than just getting a degree. It's about learning about yourself and becoming the person you're going to be for the rest of you life. In college you learn life lessons and make life-long friends. You're much more likely to have a good experience if you're doing something that you love outside of your homework load. Once you find schools with programs you like, then you can narrow your choices by location and tuition costs.

Make sure to pick a school that will suit your intended major best. Dont pick a school just for who you know there or the location.

When a person is looking for a college they should first look inward and pick out their top five personality traits. This way, when searching for a college they have a handy reference. Also, look for a school that is realy going to take the time to help cultivate you into who you want to be. Don't choose solely on appearance or academics or even extracurricular activities, instead pick a school that has a good balance of all three. Last but not least, go with your intuition. 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time your intution will be correct. In order tomake the most of the college experience remember to never be afraid to have your beliefs and outlooks challenged. It is only through challenges that you can grow. Dont be afraid to ask and answer questions. That is how we learn from each other. Find your voice and advocate for what you believe in. And dont forget how to just chill and ride the wave! Sometimes we can come to our greatest thoughts and experiences if we just let go and allow the chips to fall where they may!

Go with your gut, if anything really does NOT feel right...it's not where you're supposed to be. Pray, hard and ask for guidance.