Seniors Ali Pereza (left), Sarah Breck (middle) and Emilee Staley visit Turkey on March 13, 2024. For years, part of the London abroad program's experience has been an educational field trip (EFT) to Turkey. Photo courtesy of Ali Pereza Students studying abroad in Pepperdine's London program were scheduled to experience an educational field trip (EFT) in Turkey. But one day … [Read more...] about London Program Reroutes From Turkey to Scotland After Iran War
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‘Rich in Giving’: International Studies Student Leads with Compassion
Leadership is often associated with authority and visibility, but senior Tsion Gerbaba said she takes a different approach. She leads compassionately, valuing diligence over control and impact over recognition. Gerbaba’s path from Ethiopia to Pepperdine has developed her understanding of leadership and service, shaping her aspiration to work for the United Nations. “I want to … [Read more...] about ‘Rich in Giving’: International Studies Student Leads with Compassion
What is Global Citizenship?
Stamp-filled passports lay open. Much like a passport, the journey toward global citizenship is like collecting stamps — gathering diverse perspectives in the pursuit of a holistic worldview. The globe has 195 countries, 19,495 cities and 7.753 billion people. With a world population that large, global citizenship may be a hard concept to comprehend. However, those who take … [Read more...] about What is Global Citizenship?
Pepperdine IP Announces Fall 2021 In-Person Classes Will Run at Four Locations in Early September
Pepperdine's International Program students will be back in London, England, this fall to see sites like the London Eye, as photographed in September 2019. Pepperdine's London program has not hosted students since spring 2020 and reopens fall 2021 for in-person classes. Photo courtesy of Pari CribbinsFour Pepperdine International Programs — located in Lausanne, London, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine IP Announces Fall 2021 In-Person Classes Will Run at Four Locations in Early September
Washington, D.C., Summer Program Participants Grow Socially and Professionally
The participants of the Washington, D.C., summer program take a picture at the End of Program Banquet July 21. Due to the small group size, senior Talia Nascimento said the students were able to create an intimate community. Photo courtesy of Talia Nascimento After a year of remote work, the students in Pepperdine’s Washington, D.C., Summer Internship Program have bounced … [Read more...] about Washington, D.C., Summer Program Participants Grow Socially and Professionally