Four of Pepperdine’s International Programs’ locations reopened in fall 2021, granting students the chance to study abroad. Three students who took this opportunity during the fall semester discuss their experiences and the transition back to Malibu.
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International Programs Back in Full Swing for the Spring
As Omicron cases around the world rise, Pepperdine’s International Programs begin the spring semester under unique circumstances. Although the experience looks different from what students, like sophomore Florence participant Melanie Tadros, expected, they said they are finding the bright side to finally being abroad.
Pepperdine’s Women in Music: Singer/Songwriters Speak Out on Their Musical Journeys
It is time to shine the light on the women behind the music at Pepperdine. Whether playing in a musical duo, participating in Pepperdine’s music program or performing in the orchestra, these artists are creating the melodies of the future.
The Pixel: November 16, 2020
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‘It’s a Valuable Experience’: Going Abroad Changes Students’ Lives
The statistics behind Pepperdine’s International Programs and its participants give a general overview of the abroad experience. Students and IP Director Beth Laux discuss why these programs matter.
Yinjie Zhai Lets Food Do the Talking
Photo courtesy of Yinjie Zhai Senior advertising major Yinjie Zhai likes to eat, and when he found himself away from home, he did what some hungry college students do: He learned to cook. “When I started to live by myself — not with the family — I kind of missed [my grandfather’s] dishes,” Zhai said. […]
IP Director Update: Ezra Plank Renovates a Castle in Lausanne
Lausanne Program Director Ezra Plank shared his experiences living in Lausanne over the last seven months, from watching the students leave in March to prepping for the next program participants and bracing for a possible second lockdown in Switzerland.
International Programs Preps Chateau for Future Lausanne Participants
The Pepperdine Lausanne program will move from the Maison du Lac to Chateau d’Hauteville outside of Vevey. The castle is undergoing extensive renovations and will not be ready until 2023, administrators said.
Fresh Faces: First-Year Seeks Vocation Through Community
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment introduces Madilyn Henshaw, who talks about her desire to find her vocation at Pepperdine.
Early Return — IP Students Make the Rough Transition Home
Students from Pepperdine’s seven International Programs share their stories about returning home and transitioning back after being affected by COVID-19 abroad.
