For Olivia Bates, senior year has presented a plethora of hardship and change.On one particularly bad day, Bates turned down a job offer for an executive development program at Macy's in Washington, D.C., because she believed she had a different vision and vocational calling in her life. But letting the opportunity go was challenging, as it left her post-grad future … [Read more...] about How Students Turn Bad Days Around
Currents
Currents Fall 2024
Letter from the Editor
Since middle school, I had one big dream in life: to attend university in Southern California. But the journey to get here was anything but easy.I was born in the Czech Republic and grew up in a small town called Ráječko, with a population of just 1,400 people. My parents, who had spent their entire lives in and around that town, faced a life-changing decision when I … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor
Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel
Many people view travel as a chance to see and experience a new place, which is why so many people love to do it.Both students and faculty at Pepperdine said they have experienced first-hand just how life-changing traveling can be.“Travel is being immersed in a place where I can engage with people and challenge my own experiences,” said Charlie Engelmann, senior … [Read more...] about Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel
Students Uncover the Beauty of College Friendships
For many students, attending college brings many beautiful experiences and new people into one's life.Pepperdine students said their friendship journeys have led them to grow, learn and share experiences with people they never thought would become their home away from home.“I think I've learned to be more open to new experiences,” senior Bella Knudson said. … [Read more...] about Students Uncover the Beauty of College Friendships