Perspectives

Remember when you were a kid and someone asked what you wanted to do when you grew up? Maybe you wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer — or perhaps you said, “I want to be just like mommy and daddy.” As a senior in college, I just got a reality check. I can finally see the finish line. For all the seniors out there, I am sure the anxiety and fear of what’s next is in full effect, … [Read more...] about Back to the future

Despite other efforts to strengthen the bond, a disconnect between Pepperdine and its students exists, especially in terms of the students’ lifestyles and the services provided on campus. Often enough, students find themselves unhappy with the conditions of student life that are provided for them, including the dining possibilities available on the Seaver campus. The longer … [Read more...] about Students ask for more meal options

My daily eating ritual has become a source of security: wake up, go to the Caf for breakfast, load a to-go box (sorry to all you environmentalists) with pineapples and grapes or an apple, and head off to my first class. For lunch, I pile another to-go box with whatever the salad bar has to offer as well as a whole-wheat tortilla from the Grill. Sometimes the salad bar is good, … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: The Price Is Super Wrong

You know that saying about how it doesn’t matter where you are because the only thing that matters is who you’re with? I hate to burst anyone’s bubble, but it simply isn’t true. There are so many incredible places in this world; you should go experience each and every one that you possibly can. Don’t get me wrong, I love the people that I’ve gotten to travel with, too, but I’ve … [Read more...] about Living Abroad: Perspective