Transparency Item: This is an advice column that rotates writers and is based on new topics each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, College is an adjustment in many ways — which I am sure many students are getting used to now — but one adjustment that I did not expect was how my relationships with my younger sisters were going to … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Don’t Forget About Sibling Relationships in College
college life
Opinion: Not All Friends Can Be Roommates
Art by Emma CreesTransparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.For many students, the beginning of the academic year marks the start of new roommate combinations. Some students make the choice to live with friends they have made during their time in school. This can be a … [Read more...] about Opinion: Not All Friends Can Be Roommates
Opinion: Prioritize Sleep for Success
Art by Autumn Hardwick For first-year students at Pepperdine — myself included — college is completely uncharted territory.I moved to Malibu a little over a month ago, and since then every decision has suddenly become my own. A whole new realm of possibilities and opportunities came my way, and as you could imagine, sleep quickly became quite low on my list of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Prioritize Sleep for Success
Opinion: Long-distance Relationships at Pepperdine are Achievable
Art by Stella EngelBeing in a long-distance relationship is nothing short of an endeavor, but it is even more daunting when entering college — a time of fresh experiences, new people and self discovery. Barring personal success, long distance dating is generally considered to be an almost impossible feat. On average, long-distance relationships last 2.9 years, much … [Read more...] about Opinion: Long-distance Relationships at Pepperdine are Achievable
Abroad in South Korea: Sharing a Space With a Language Barrier
Art by Leah BaePhotos by Claire LeeBefore I booked my share house, a living space shared by a group of people, I thought about both the challenge of having a language barrier and the opportunity to learn from Korean natives. My experience living in this share house has been more opportunistic than challenging, and it has provided me with more than a place to live and cultural … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Sharing a Space With a Language Barrier