Photo by Caroline Conder Having served multiple roles in the Pepperdine community, Sharon Wakio said supporting international students is one of her biggest passions. Wakio, the assistant director of Residence Life for International Students, said this passion of hers began when she earned a scholarship as an undergraduate student working at Boise State University’s … [Read more...] about Sharon Wakio Advocates for International Students
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A Day in the Life Abroad: BA Edition
After a day of classes, my friends and I like to set some time aside to explore the city. Here is a local rose garden we visited on one of our excursions. Photos by Chloe Chan One year ago, the thought of moving to a foreign country for three months and getting acclimated to living among people who speak a completely different language was laughable. I am very much a person … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life Abroad: BA Edition
Bienvenido Barcelona: Pepperdine Offers New International Program
Parc Guell public garden overlooking Barcelona, designed and built by Guadi and Josep Jujol in 1914. International Programs offered a new, limited-time program in Barcelona, Spain for students in the 2022-23 academic year. Photo courtesy of Greg MugerInternational Programs is welcoming Barcelona, Spain as a new, limited-time study abroad location for students for the 2022-23 … [Read more...] about Bienvenido Barcelona: Pepperdine Offers New International Program
Eighth Annual Global Learning Week Promotes Global Citizenry
Senior Heidelberg ambassador Lauren Whittington sets up mailboxes for students to send letters to their friends abroad. GLW tabled on Lower Adamson Plaza during the week of Jan. 24-28 to promote international education. Photos by Denver PattersonThe goal of Global Learning Week is to highlight global citizenry and the interconnectedness of the world, said Greg Muger, director … [Read more...] about Eighth Annual Global Learning Week Promotes Global Citizenry
Pepperdine Alters Florence Summer Program Due to COVID Regulations
The view from Pepperdine's Villa in Florence, Italy. The University altered the summer 2022 program in Florence due to COVID-19 restrictions. Photo courtesy of Melanie Calderon Pepperdine altered the summer 2022 Florence International Program due to new COVID-19 restrictions, according to a Feb. 10 email from International Programs to all summer 2022 Florence participants. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Alters Florence Summer Program Due to COVID Regulations