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
Charlie Engelmann
Once a Wave, Always a Wave: The Journey Back Home
Communication Professor Jennifer Phillips (top two photos) and Religion Professor Stanley Talbert (bottom two photos) during their time as students and now faculty members at Pepperdine. Photos by Betsy Burrow and courtesy of Jennifer Phillips and Stanley TalbertEvery Pepperdine faculty member has a unique story to tell. They each have their own journey of how they ended up … [Read more...] about Once a Wave, Always a Wave: The Journey Back Home
Pepperdine International Programs Prepares to Launch Inaugural Kyoto Academic Year Program
From left to right: alumna Katelyn Hoidal ('25), senior Brantley Holladay, Eliot Cox ('25) alumnus and former Graphic Special Edition Editor, alumna Emma Lake ('25) and alumnus Brent Long ('25) smile on their way to Nara in May 2024. Nara was just one of the historical sites students visited during the Japan summer program. Photos courtesy of Brantley HolladayBeginning in fall … [Read more...] about Pepperdine International Programs Prepares to Launch Inaugural Kyoto Academic Year Program
Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel
Many people view travel as a chance to see and experience a new place, which is why so many people love to do it.Both students and faculty at Pepperdine said they have experienced first-hand just how life-changing traveling can be.“Travel is being immersed in a place where I can engage with people and challenge my own experiences,” said Charlie Engelmann, senior … [Read more...] about Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel
International Programs Points Transfer Students Toward Summer Programs
Since eighth grade, junior Taylor Ritchey dreamed of attending Pepperdine. Now that she’s here after transferring from a community college in Levelland, Texas, she said she wants to soak in the entirety of what Pepperdine offers. However, Ritchey is finding that her study-abroad dreams may be difficult because of the amount of credits she already possesses. “Having as … [Read more...] about International Programs Points Transfer Students Toward Summer Programs