Senior Dyani Heredia-Urias shares how her internship experiences have given her the opportunity to apply developing skills and connect with mentors. "I honestly see all of my internship managers, not as like managers or as bosses – obviously we have that professional relationship – but I see them as mentors," Heredia-Urias said. "I see them as people I can go to for career … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Dyani Heredia-Urias
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Career Chat: Christopher Hidalgo
Senior Christopher Hidalgo shares about his internship experiences at Deloitte, Christina Development Corporation and Bank of America; Hidalgo credits self-awareness for guiding him along his early career path. "There's times when I was studying late at night or just pushing myself to my limits and I wanted to give up," Hidalgo said. "But it helps knowing your … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Christopher Hidalgo
COVID-19 Alters Students and Alumni Career Plans
Art by Madeline Duvall The COVID-19 pandemic has permeated every aspect of life, leaving Pepperdine students and graduates staring into a vastly different world than they imagined seven months ago and hoping their career plans will weather the storm. In the midst of an oversaturated job market, high unemployment and confronted with an unclear path toward normalcy, some … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Alters Students and Alumni Career Plans
Unapologetically Her: Defying Expectations of Motherhood
Art by Elizabeth BrummerThere are countless paths that women can venture down throughout a lifetime — motherhood, career, volunteering, traveling, learning, the list goes on. But despite this freedom, there comes a pressure to be checking off certain boxes.Even though women make up almost half of the current workforce, 77% of Americans say that women face high pressure to … [Read more...] about Unapologetically Her: Defying Expectations of Motherhood
Book Review: ‘A Ride of A Lifetime’ is a Must-Read for College Students
Art by Madeline Duvall Disney CEO Bob Iger did not have an Ivy League education, extraordinary GPA or famous relatives, yet he somehow managed to become one of the most influential people in the world today. His book "The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company" is an important read for college students seeking inspiration as they … [Read more...] about Book Review: ‘A Ride of A Lifetime’ is a Must-Read for College Students