First-year Spencer Reed (middle) and his parents help him move into his dorm Aug. 18. New Student Orientation (NSO) events like New Student Sunrise, Frosh Follies and Waves Expo have historically been a staple in the first-year experience. Photo courtesy of Spencer Reed The Pepperdine Class of 2030 moved in Aug. 17 and 18 to kick off New Student Orientation (NSO), which takes … [Read more...] about New Waves, New Goals: First-Years Set Their Sights on New Experiences
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London Program Reroutes From Turkey to Scotland After Iran War
Seniors Ali Pereza (left), Sarah Breck (middle) and Emilee Staley visit Turkey on March 13, 2024. For years, part of the London abroad program's experience has been an educational field trip (EFT) to Turkey. Photo courtesy of Ali Pereza Students studying abroad in Pepperdine's London program were scheduled to experience an educational field trip (EFT) in Turkey. But one day … [Read more...] about London Program Reroutes From Turkey to Scotland After Iran War
Seoul-Searching: Pepperdine Expands to South Korea This Summer
Seoul, South Korea emerges as one of the most significant economic and cultural hubs in Asia, according to the International Programs website. Seoul became an ideal destination for the faculty-led program for students to learn about the intersections of communication, culture and corporations. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityEditor’s Note: The details of the Seoul, … [Read more...] about Seoul-Searching: Pepperdine Expands to South Korea This Summer
Global Learning Week Shifts Students’ Lens
Editor’s Note: The co-president of Pepperdine Fashion Association goes by their first name Mason, with no identified last name. Global Learning Week (GLW) celebrates global citizenry and promotes cross-cultural understanding with awareness of the social, ethical and spiritual responsibilities of an interconnected world locally and globally, according to the Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Global Learning Week Shifts Students’ Lens
Students Undergo Transformation Through Faculty-Led International Programs
Pepperdine Sudreau Uganda-Rwanda Justice Program students, local Uganda Amazima students and faculty happily celebrate the baptism of Kat Johnston in the Nile River on June 17. Johnston said she was shell shocked by the offer and got baptized the same afternoon. Photo courtesy of Kat Johnston Being immersed in a foreign culture while being guided by Pepperdine faculty allows … [Read more...] about Students Undergo Transformation Through Faculty-Led International Programs