Thousands of miles from the Malibu coast, three Pepperdine students discover that their faith can go stronger in new places. Through worship and service with local Argentinian monasteries and communities these students have continued to develop Christ centered friendships, showing that study abroad doesn’t have to be a vacation from faith.

From fighting as an Army platoon leader to thriving as a Pepperdine surf mentor, Professor Robert Shearer has lived a life of service, adventure, and community. Whether he’s guiding students through faith conversations on surfboards or protecting his dog from a mountain lion, Shearer brings heart to everything he does. Discover how his military past shapes his present in the waves and classrooms of Malibu.

Pepperdine students want to go back to simpler times and simpler headphones. The functionality, the aesthetic, the nostalgia — students share their loyalty to wired headphones and the many reasons they choose them over bluetooth alternatives.