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A Look From Waves in Paris

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The Paris Olympics Program students group together for a photo in front of the Univision Broadcast Center in the Trocadéro area in Paris on July 27. The group spent three weeks together in Paris, having classes throughout the week, and the freedom to travel and explore on their off days. Photo courtesy of William Alhadeff
The Paris Olympics Program students group together for a photo in front of the Univision Broadcast Center in the Trocadéro area in Paris on July 27. The group spent three weeks together in Paris, having classes throughout the week, and the freedom to travel and explore on their off days. Photo courtesy of William Alhadeff

Clarification: A sentence in the article was changed to clarify the students had a month long session of classes while being granted the freedom on their weekends to attend and experience the Games. 

Pepperdine offered students the chance to travel to Paris for the Olympic Games under the 2024 Paris Olympics Program, according to the Pepperdine Community website.

From July 16 through Aug. 7, 22 Pepperdine students stayed in Paris to experience the world of the Olympics in real time, Professor of Communication Sarah Stone Watt said in an email to the Graphic on Aug. 12.

During their month of studies, students had their free time on the weekend to roam the streets of Paris, cheer for our current and former Waves, and witness some of our very own win gold.

These students were given the freedom to travel on their weekends, but most decided to soak up the greatness that is Paris and the Olympic Games. Take a look at what some of your fellow student’s eyes, and cameras, captured during those three event-filled weeks.

A photo of the Eiffel Tower as it dawns the Olympic rings captured by Andie Aviv on July 17. The rings were installed on the tower June 7 and stayed up during the entirety of the Olympics. Photo courtesy of Andie Aviv
A photo of the Eiffel Tower as it dawns the Olympic rings captured by Andie Aviv on July 17. The rings were installed on the tower June 7 and stayed up during the entirety of the Olympics. Photo courtesy of Andie Aviv
(From Left to Right) Kennedy Duke, Cam Dueck, Milena D'Andrea, Digital Editor and Social Media Producer, Emily Garrison, Kelsey Ramsey and Marla Steel pose for a photo at Carette Paris on July 19. The students arrived in Paris on July 16 and had 10 days of freedom before the Olympics officially started on July 26. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
(From Left to Right) Kennedy Duke, Cam Dueck, Milena D’Andrea, Digital Editor and Social Media Producer, Emily Garrison, Kelsey Ramsey and Marla Steel pose for a photo at Carette Paris on July 19. The students arrived in Paris on July 16 and had 10 days of freedom before the Olympics officially started on July 26. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
A group of Paris program students get together for a photo along the Seine River on July 17. Students preferred to explore the city in groups, allowing them to create worthwhile relationships that extend beyond Paris, many students said. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
A group of Paris program students get together for a photo along the Seine River on July 17. Students preferred to explore the city in groups, allowing them to create worthwhile relationships that extend beyond Paris, many students said. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
(From Left to Right) Kaitlyn Gavidia, Austin Yerke, Alexis Morada, Marv Dunphy, adjunct professor Ben Price and his wife, Anthy Price pose for a photo together at the Women's Volleyball event for the Olympic Games on July 31. Dunphy, former Pepperdine Men's Volleyball Head Coach emeritus, made his ninth appearance in the Games, Erving time with both the Men's and Women's Team USA Volleyball teams. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
(From Left to Right) Kaitlyn Gavidia, Austin Yerke, Alexis Morada, Marv Dunphy, adjunct professor Ben Price and his wife, Anthy Price pose for a photo together at the Women’s Volleyball event for the Olympic Games on July 31. Dunphy, former Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Head Coach emeritus, made his ninth appearance in the Games, Erving time with both the Men’s and Women’s Team USA Volleyball teams. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
(From Left to Right) Alex Palaglou, Noah Wahamaki and Owen Mirka, Graphic sales representative, take a selfie at the Gymnastics event for the Olympics Games on July 29. The United States claimed nine total medals in Gymnastics: three gold, one silver and five bronze. Photo courtesy of Owen Mirka
(From Left to Right) Alex Palaglou, Noah Wahamaki and Owen Mirka, Graphic sales representative, take a selfie at the Gymnastics event for the Olympics Games on July 29. The United States claimed nine total medals in Gymnastics: three gold, one silver and five bronze. Photo courtesy of Owen Mirka
(From Right to Left) Paris program students William Alhadeff, Xaree Reyes, Diana Escobar, Alexis Morada, Christian Anaya and Kennedy Duke in attendance for an Olympic football match between Uzbekistan and Spain on July 24. Spain came out on top with a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan. Photo Courtesy of William Alhadeff
(From Right to Left) Paris program students William Alhadeff, Xaree Reyes, Diana Escobar, Alexis Morada, Christian Anaya and Kennedy Duke in attendance for an Olympic football match between Uzbekistan and Spain on July 24. Spain came out on top with a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan. Photo Courtesy of William Alhadeff
The Paris program students pictured at the International Broadcasting Center on July 30. The group met with Todd Donovan, Vice President of Engineering and Technology Planning for NBC Sports and Olympics. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
The Paris program students pictured at the International Broadcasting Center on July 30. The group met with Todd Donovan, Vice President of Engineering and Technology Planning for NBC Sports and Olympics. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
The Paris Program students enjoying the day with a picnic along the Seine River on July 28. Relationships were created and bonds were built between students in Paris, many students said. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
The Paris Program students enjoying the day with a picnic along the Seine River on July 28. Relationships were created and bonds were built between students in Paris, many students said. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
The Paris program students in front of the Le Raspail Cafe on July 31. The group met with a company called RPA, a full-service American advertising and marketing agency company. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
The Paris program students in front of the Le Raspail Cafe on July 31. The group met with a company called RPA, a full-service American advertising and marketing agency company. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
The Paris program students take a group photo with John Lisko, Managing Director of the International Paralympic Committee, on July 29. Lisko was appointed in 2022, and plans to make the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 a big focus for the Paralympics. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
The Paris program students take a group photo with John Lisko, Managing Director of the International Paralympic Committee, on July 29. Lisko was appointed in 2022, and plans to make the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 a big focus for the Paralympics. Photo courtesy of the Paris program
The Paris program students arrived at the Univision broadcast station in Trocadéro, Paris on Aug. 1. The students witnessed coverage of the Games from the center of the broadcast station. Photo courtesy of William Alhadeff
The Paris program students arrived at the Univision broadcast station in Trocadéro, Paris on Aug. 1. The students witnessed coverage of the Games from the center of the broadcast station. Photo courtesy of William Alhadeff
Austin Yerke captured in attendance for Olympic fencing July 27. The U.S. Women's foil team won the first-ever Gold medal in Women's Foil Fencing for the U.S., as well as the first non-European team to win Gold. Photo courtesy of Austin Yerke
Austin Yerke captured in attendance for Olympic fencing July 27. The U.S. Women’s foil team won the first-ever Gold medal in Women’s Foil Fencing for the U.S., as well as the first non-European team to win Gold. Photo courtesy of Austin Yerke

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