It hit me on my way to a friend’s birthday party in the suburbs of Mexico City in May 2012. I needed change. I wasn’t happy. It was then that an idea blossomed with the subtlety one would not expect from a life-changing decision. Transfer. First, let’s rewind. I was offered admission into the University of Tampa last summer, along with a hefty scholarship and an offer to … [Read more...] about It was all worth it
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Reviewing education in Egypt
Art by Sacha Irick When I walked onto campus a mere three weeks ago for New Student Orientation and looked at the view from Alumni Park, I had to laugh at myself. Here I was, coming from my home town in Kailua, Hawaii, to go to school in Malibu, Calif. It seemed I was simply moving from one paradise to another. I have been overwhelmed by the friendliness of Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Reviewing education in Egypt
Bust out of Malibu and pop into Santa Monica
Photo by Marisa Padilla If you don’t already know, Malibu is a city with a college, but it is not a your typical college town. It’s called the Malibubble for a reason (see Pepp Talk, B3). When you work hard, you have to play hard in order to stay sane and focused. Besides that, you want to make memories during these college years — and I’m not talking about memories with … [Read more...] about Bust out of Malibu and pop into Santa Monica
Navigate the murky waters of Pepp style
Freshman year can be the most challenging, yet most exciting, time in an individual’s life. Students have enough to worry about — from getting to class on time to getting along with roommates — so I’m here to take away a critical worry: fashion. These few fashion do’s and don’ts should help prevent any major fashion catastrophes. Don’ts 1. Don’t wear wedges and heels: … [Read more...] about Navigate the murky waters of Pepp style
Journey from misdirection to directioner
Late nights and endless hours spent meeting people sounds like the typical freshman New Student Orientation experience. But the NSO Leaders experience their own personal Renaissance the week before school, too. Nearly 100 returning students came back to campus on Aug. 15 to begin their training in all-things Pepperdine. Orientation leaders spent time getting to know each … [Read more...] about Journey from misdirection to directioner
