Art by Shannon HansenSummer is in sight, the weather is finally getting warmer, and the semester is dwindling down. We are almost finished with school. Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, the dawn of summer can seem exciting and even relieving. Though projects and tests may seem stressful now, they will soon come to pass. During these last few weeks of … [Read more...] about How to Finish Strong This Semester
Caroline Mcclelland
How To Score A Summer Internship
Graphic by Nate BartonThough the university equips students with the necessary skills to go out into the workplace and complete required job duties, nothing beats the experience gained from completing an internship, as students get authentic, hands-on experience in their given field. Completing an internship can help students realize their passions and the industry in which … [Read more...] about How To Score A Summer Internship
Take Steps to Destress
Graphic by Nate BartonIt is the beginning of the semester. Winter break is out of sight. Though the first few weeks of school tend to be easier and not as stressful, soon, the school weeks will be chaotic and stressful. Because of this, it is important to make sure that stress does not become all-consuming — it can be so easy to become anxious, exhausted and … [Read more...] about Take Steps to Destress
Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad
Art by Peau Porotesano OK, serious talk, freshmen: I encourage you to start thinking about whether or not you want the international experience to be a part of your academic experience at Pepperdine. I just returned from a year of living abroad. I went to East Africa for a month last summer, Lausanne for the whole academic year, and London for two months this past summer. I … [Read more...] about Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad
Don’t Let Pictures Fool You
As I look out over Lake Geneva from my two-foot wide balcony on this luminous Monday morning in Lausanne, Switzerland, I find that, even though this view is to die for, with the lake’s piercing-blue ripples and such starkly white mountains that encompass it, Lake Geneva can be misleading. Currently, I only see one little white sailboat slowly making its way past my field … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Pictures Fool You