Art by Addison WhitenValentine’s Day became popular in the United States in the 1840s, and since then it has become a mainstay holiday that Americans spend over $23 billion annually on, according to Statista.For most Americans, Feb. 14 conjures images of teddy bears, roses, chocolate and candy hearts. Internationally, however, the holiday does not always have the same … [Read more...] about Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day Around the World
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Students Return to Malibu After a Semester Abroad
Sophomore Cassie Kinnear stands with other fall 2021 Lausanne program participants in the Swiss Alps. Kinnear said students in the program were limited to traveling within Switzerland for the first month of the semester before being cleared for international travel. Photo courtesy of Cassie Kinnear Before the COVID-19 pandemic, going abroad was an opportunity 80% of Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students Return to Malibu After a Semester Abroad
Good News: Spending a Year Abroad in Rural Texas
To say things haven't gone according to plan over the past year would be the biggest understatement of all time, but things haven't really gone the way I planned them for some time now.Traditionally at Pepperdine, your sophomore year is spent abroad. You go somewhere like London or Buenos Aires to explore and travel and "discover yourself" or whatever.I'm a sophomore, and I'm … [Read more...] about Good News: Spending a Year Abroad in Rural Texas
‘It’s a Valuable Experience’: Going Abroad Changes Students’ Lives
Studying abroad is a classic part of the Pepperdine experience, and about 80% of students participate in at least one study-abroad offering before graduation. The University markets International Programs to prospective students as a uniquely Pepperdine opportunity, but how many students actually go abroad? Who are they, why do they go, where do they stay and, most … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a Valuable Experience’: Going Abroad Changes Students’ Lives
The Pepper-‘fine’ Mindset Affects Students’ Mental Health
Art by Ally Armstrong Before COVID-19, colleges across the U.S. were already faced with rising levels of mental health challenges, according to Psychology Today, and Pepperdine is no exception. Despite exploring the backyards of celebrities or living out a real-life "Zoey 101" experience, many Pepperdine students struggle with their own mental health challenges. The three … [Read more...] about The Pepper-‘fine’ Mindset Affects Students’ Mental Health