As a 鈥淕od-centered Christian university鈥 in Southern California, Azusa Pacific boasts 鈥渁wesome鈥 nursing and music programs, 鈥渟mall鈥 class sizes, and a 鈥渇riendly鈥 campus atmosphere, not to mention the added benefit of year-round 鈥淐alifornia sun.鈥 One student explains that, in addition to being accomplished in their fields, the faculty at APU are also 鈥減assionate about the students and [strive] to see us succeed in the classroom, in our faith in Christ, and in life.鈥 When it comes to the workload, 鈥淎PU is somewhat challenging, depending on your major.鈥 However, students reassure us that 鈥減rofessors do their best to make the learning experience enjoyable and not stressful.鈥 鈥淭he classes are challenging yet manageable,鈥 says one. To ensure that students don鈥檛 get run under with course work, professors at Azusa 鈥渢ry to make themselves accessible even in matters that aren鈥檛 academic.鈥 Likewise, administrators play an active role in the student community. A freshman tells us, 鈥淚 don鈥檛 think there is any place else in the world where you can walk around campus on a Saturday, and see the president walking around in his shorts and baseball cap, and ask to take a picture with him.鈥