Some people take very few risks in life because they are afraid of failing or making a mistake. But, the truth is, everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes the mistakes are trivial. At other times, they may prove costly. In nearly every case, however, there is something to be learned.

Instead of being concerned about a potential grade students can channel this energy into the learning process and focus on being prepared for activities such as a discussion or assignment. What’s more important than grades is the capacity to learn and the effort put into their classroom performance.

For college students contemplating which major they should pursue at American Public University, consider that we live in an ever-globalized world where national and natural borders mean less and less. As such, it is worth contemplating the value of knowing how nations are run around the world.

When borrowing student loans, it is important to weigh all of your options and choose which loan best fits your needs.

If you’re an online student then you already know how convenient online classes can be. It’s easy to plan your work and family life around them, but what about personal time?

Do not wait until the last week of class to start your final paper. If you take the paper-writing process in steps, you can save yourself a lot of stress and anxiety, and chances are you will write a better paper.

The American Public University (APU) Legal Studies program was recently inducted as the first online university student chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International.

We recently interviewed APUS faculty member Craig Gilman about cyberbullying awareness and prevention. In this podcast, he shares with us the definition of bullying, the effect it can have, and ways to combat it.

Online courses allow students to work on their own time and at their own pace, but what if your course requires you to complete team assignments?