I never thought returning to London through Pepperdine would be possible, but this May, I went once more — as Louis Tomlinson said in his song, "Always You" — "from LAX to Heathrow." Pepperdine's International Programs has changed my life. London and its pop culture wonderland has been my dream since I was a child and I had British flags all over my bedroom. I spent my time … [Read more...] about Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again
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Finding Family in Florence Through Food and Friends
There's nothing quite like a summer abroad, studying in the Tuscan region of Italy in one of Europe's most influential cities. Through May and June, I was lucky enough to spend a part of my summer studying abroad at Pepperdine's campus in Florence, Italy. Though I knew I would be living in the birthplace of the Renaissance for the summer, I learned from my time spent in the … [Read more...] about Finding Family in Florence Through Food and Friends
NSO at Pepperdine University: The Journey of Finding A New Home
The Pepperdine community welcomed new students to Seaver College in Malibu on Tuesday. New Student Orientation began Aug. 14 and will conclude Friday. Student Activities created this program specifically for new students and their families to become familiar with the school's academics, student activities, student services, housing, international programs and much more, … [Read more...] about NSO at Pepperdine University: The Journey of Finding A New Home
Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence
Italian culture has been close to my heart from a young age. Both sides of my family are Italian, and six of my eight great-grandparents emigrated from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island in the 1920s. My family has passed down hints of our Italian culture including pasta and sauce recipes and a love for traditional Italian music. That's why, when I first toured … [Read more...] about Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence
Theatre and Screen Arts Majors React to the Actors and Writers Strike
As Hollywood actors and writers continue striking, Theatre and Screen Arts majors said it has to happen for the future of their industry. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) are striking for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to better compensate actors and … [Read more...] about Theatre and Screen Arts Majors React to the Actors and Writers Strike