Art by Caitlin RoarkThe Freshman 15 is a term referring to the belief among college students that the experiences of a first-year college student lead to a weight gain of about 15 pounds. Much of this sudden weight gain is sometimes attributed to the unfamiliar sources of stress incoming college students are faced with, including course work and moving out from home. Entering … [Read more...] about Dedicate Time for Your Health
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How to Live in a Different Time Zone
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen the Woolsey Fire was happening, most of the updates from the news sources I was following happened while I was asleep. I checked my phone before I went to sleep and it said that the Woolsey Fire was a far distance from Pepperdine's Malibu campus. When I woke up the next morning, I had received word that Pepperdine was sheltering in place because the … [Read more...] about How to Live in a Different Time Zone
IP Overbooks Heidelberg Program
Photos courtesy of International ProgramPepperdine’s Class of 2021, the largest ever, has departed for their year abroad.For students attending the Heidelberg program, Pepperdine's oldest international program, a large class size meant challenges along the way, because of the limited space in the Heidelberg house.All students accepted to the Heidelberg program have spent … [Read more...] about IP Overbooks Heidelberg Program
Embrace the Abroad Opportunity
Art by Caitlin RoarkWith NSO ending and the fall semester about to begin, the topic of studying abroad is circling the campus again. The Return, a Pepperdine event that welcomes students back from their abroad programs, is just around the corner, so new and old students alike will get a glimpse into the lives of those who have spent a semester or more in another country. … [Read more...] about Embrace the Abroad Opportunity
Seaside Residence Hall Scheduled for Late-August Opening
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityThe newest addition to Pepperdine’s facilities, Seaside Residence Hall, is on schedule for completion just prior to the start of the fall 2018 semester. Director of Housing Operations Robin Gore said until a few days leading up to New Student Orientation on August 20, 2018, no student will be allowed to occupy their Seaside dorm. … [Read more...] about Seaside Residence Hall Scheduled for Late-August Opening
