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When Homework Changes You.

Megan — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:02:52 +0000

I remember middle school and high school, when busywork was all-consuming and everything you learned you kept in your memory until a test came along and then you forgot it forever. Homework was never a priority, you just did it because you had to. I look back, and although obviously I learned a lot, I can’t remember very many assignments and projects that I really saw as making a difference in my life. However, it’s here at APU that everything has changed.

I have a quiz tomorrow, a debate tomorrow, two art projects due on Thursday, a ten page paper due on Friday, a research paper due in a week, and three finals to begin to study for. But the thing is, I am LEARNING from them all. Not to mention, while it is a lot of work, it probably sounds a lot more intense then it is. When everything you do you try and do to the glory of God, working on homework is almost fun. (I know, weird right?)

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to APU:

Megan — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 22:00:12 +0000

1. It is really easy to make friends. The major difference between Azusa Pacific and other schools I looked into before applying to colleges is the people. If you try and sit alone at lunch, someone WILL come up to you and ask to sit with you. You have to really make a conscious effort to be lonely and bored. People are always surrounding you and they are the friendliest group of college students you’ll probably ever come across. Stressing out before getting to APU about friendships is unnecessary. All the freshmen are in the same boat, you will make friends faster then you can snap your fingers! Spend some alone time before coming to college… cause it might be a while before you get that again.

Do you believe in magic?

Lindsay Cooper — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:13:26 +0000

Have you ever had one of those days when everything is beautiful? I think everyone longs for those moments in which the world, and all its possiblities, appears fresh and new. Although we are already well into first semester here at APU, for you freshmen, this is still just the beginning of your journey here, a journey that is sure to be full of new experiences and excitement. I remember first pulling into the APU parking lot on move-in day last year....

Another week into the present…

Staphon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:26:11 +0000

Staphon's First day of school play by play and perceptions into another busy semester.

Key Points of the Year

Staphon — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:14:31 +0000

Well, it has been quite a while since I blogged about anything, and like JP said in his post, College is a BUSY BUSY Place.

First, there is RA, which I feel is mostly a recharge for me, I love spending time with my residents, if I could simply be an RA without everything else, I would be set for life! Just building relationships and planning events and just being creative and there for my residents is the most amazing feeling.

Then there is Class, which is… well work. However, its nice to go somewhere and actually know what it is you are learning enough to give input whenever you learn anything new, to actually be a part of the dialogue and be able to practice the skills right after learning them… is that what it is like for all students? I feel like I am one of the worst students ever, I have never really felt like I was a part of a class, just simply taking in information that was forced at me, but here, I actually feel like I’m taking in things, actually learning. And after 2 years of Gen Ed Classes, its nice to find a major that I actually enjoy learning about, and that is why I am in my second year of Graphic Design.

The day I wanted to hang up my cape…

Staphon — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:02:04 +0000

Well, today started out very early In The weight room and was followed closely by a lone run around the block. I then proceeded to class where I instantly had a brain blast and realized I had a lot to do, things I had put off that were now coming up to me and demanding that I give them attention. I realized that my disease had not gone away, but had simply gone into remission. Most of you know this disease well, it’s called procrastination.
I had a temporary freak out in my head which spewed out a little during my rather delightful lunch with Kathie at SaMs Subs on west campus. (best club SAMMICHEz btw) I went back to class and still could not grasp what it was that I had to do. My mind could not organize itself between track, school, ra, work, and all the side projects and favors everyone asks of me.
But then, an angel in the form of Alexandra came down and she took the form of a type of ball wall for me to bounce my problems off. Once spoken aloud I realized that all I had to do was take everything one at a time and write my tasks down in my chapel planner (best thing ever!) as well as my iPhone (which I am making this post from by the way!). So I calmed Down a little and was back to normal.
I then proceeded to have a deligtful adventure with Jena as we went to get supplies for Music and Lyrics 2: Rythm and Harmony. We went to two grocery stores ( Ralphs an Stater brothers), the 99 cent store, Starbucks, and Little Ceasars all within one hour. Didn’t get lights, but got a bungee cord, 2 green teas with the name Bareet on them (told the lady
My name was Barett, which is my starbucks name, but she didn’t hear me too well), and a pizza. On the way back, we saw quite a sight as the sun was setting on the first day of Fall.
I realized on duty later that night that if I am going to continue to strive to be like Superman (who I look up to more after “The Gospel according to Super Heroes” by BJ Oropeza), I will definitely have to find myself a Fortress of Solitude…