Inside the Honors College

How can powerful questions empower our discipleship and scholarship? Christian shares his thoughts on how community can be a bridge between discipleship and scholarship. Let's take an inside look at the power of asking questions in community! Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University at apu.edu/honors.

What are some practical habits to help us become better writers and scholars? Katie offers us some useful writing and time managing tips to reduce any intimidation around the writing assignments in the Honors College. Let's take an inside look at how our habits can help reduce uncertainty in our academic scholarship! Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University at apu.edu/ho...

Have you ever faced the challenge of contributing or relating to a conversation or book? Roxy shares her experience of learning to let go of internal pressures in order to embrace different perspectives as we embrace a space of intellectual hospitality. Join us as we learn how to engage in discussions with our authentic selves. Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University at apu...

When was the last time that you had a life-giving conversation with a mentor or friend? As an alumnus, Jasmine shares about the value of sitting and being with people has the power to highlight the gift of being yourself. Let's take an inside look at how God sees the leader within us when we cannot see it ourselves. Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University at apu.edu/hon...

When was the last time you reflected on your experience in the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University? As an alumnus, Nicholas reflects back on how his character and leadership development while contributing to our community's success and growth in the moments of failure. Let's take an inside look at how our character development pays compound interest throughout our lives. Learn more...

Have you ever wondered about the connection between medicine and humanity? As an alumnus, Sarah shares how being mentored by faculty in the Honors Program has led to her vocational development and personal growth. Let's take an inside look at how empathy in literature and humanizing healthcare has been cultivated through mentorship. Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific Universi...

How can learning in community lead to personal growth as a disciple? Alexis talks about how reading through the Bible in community can enrich the learning experience in the Honors College. Let's take an inside look at how community and discipleship can positively inform a person’s faith. Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University at apu.edu/honors.

How does a Christian Worldview influence engaging with Great Texts in the Honors College? Kyana speaks on how incorporating a Christian Worldview into Socratic Dialogues has led to personal growth as a disciple. Let’s take an inside look at how asking purposeful questions can contribute to a larger understanding of Great Texts.

How have you been developing proper time management and support in the Honors College? Cliff emphasizes balancing our energy, time, and work and encourages us to reach out for assistance. Let's take an inside look at a conversation centered around support and the importance of asking for help. Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University at apu.edu/honors.

​Alongside students, families, parents, guardians, counselors, and friends all engaging in the Odyssey of the ​college decision-making process. There are moments filled with tough conversations around the best decision for their vocation, career, finances, and calling. At our Honors College Preview Event in 2021, we had the privilege to hear from two families on a Parent Panel where they share abo...

Every year students embark on the college decision-making process where they are faced with one of the biggest decisions of their life. It is a challenging, vulnerable, and exhilarating Odyssey as they deliberate on what is the best decision for their vocation, career, finances, and calling. At our Honors College Preview Event in 2021, our students join the Dean of the Honors College on a Student...

How do personal experiences and mentalities frame our interactions with various Great Texts in our community? Eliana’s international experience and growth mindset empowers her positive engagement with various ideas with an artistic lens. Join us as we discover the strength and influence behind a “why not” attitude and shift in perspective by engaging Great Texts. Learn more about the Honors Colleg...

How does the curriculum and conversations in the Honors College stimulate one’s personal growth as a scholar? Jackson talks about how influential his close friendships in the Honors College have strengthened his communication, and listening skills. Join us as we take an inside look at a conversation on how active participation in community can lead to positive scholarly growth. Learn more about th...

How does interacting with differing perspectives spark catalytic citizenship? Taina shares her experience wrestling with the various perspectives and ideas presented in the Honors College and how that struggle has led to growth in her engagement and conversations with people in her life. Join us as we intentionally learn and acknowledge the tension that comes with engaging with different stories a...

How do we engage with big ideas while also prioritizing rest? In this episode, Ellie talks about her experience learning to balance processing life changing texts and giving herself the space and grace needed to process. Listen in to learn what she is discovering about the necessity of rest. Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University at apu.edu/honors .

Welcome to Inside the Honors College! Where we believe that wisdom and virtue is found when we learn together. Join us as we take an inside look at a community dedicated to educating the next generation of disciples and scholars. Learn more about the Honors College at Azusa Pacific University at apu.edu/honors.