Art by Sybil Zhang The dominating theme I heard from alumni of International Programs was that their year or semester abroad was one of the best of their lives. During the first weeks of my time abroad, I wondered if that would also be the case for me. Not only did I struggle with linguistic and societal differences, but I also had to undergo this transition with limited … [Read more...] about Homesickness Is Normal
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Post Abroad Blues
Leaving London was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.It was harder than saying goodbye to my childhood home, my friends, or any test I’ve ever taken. There's just something about knowing 56 Princes Gate was no longer going to be my home that left me feeling empty inside. Coming back to Malibu is strange, but it's a new beginning, a new chapter to embark … [Read more...] about Post Abroad Blues
Artist’s Corner: Katie Walker
Photos Courtesy of Katie WalkerJunior Katie Walker always wanted to be a dancer. From the first time her grandmother took her to a show at two years old, she fell in love."Dance is communication, kind of like speech," Walker said. "Each eight count is a sentence and conveys an idea."Walker is one of the hip-hop choreographers for Dance in Flight this year, and has danced and … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Katie Walker
Artist’s Corner: Diana Kim
Photos Courtesy of Diana KimWhen facing a big move from Maryland to California during high school, Diana Kim, a junior at Pepperdine University, picked up photography as a creative outlet to help cope with her new environment. Drawn to the accessibility of photography through smart phones, Kim started to take photos of her dog with an iPhone. After saving some of her own money, … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Diana Kim
Faculty Profile: Professor Ronald Cox
The Office of International Programs welcomed Professor Ronald Cox to the position of Associate Dean. Cox, who has been with the university since 2005 as a professor in the Religion Division and also served as a faculty family for the Heidelberg, Florence and London religion overseas programs previously. "I still have a number of my faculty responsibilities, it's just that the … [Read more...] about Faculty Profile: Professor Ronald Cox
