Photo courtesy of Dania Ashraf When senior economics major Dania Ashraf received an email two years ago about applying to work as an international student ambassador she knew she wanted to sign up. "There [were] a number of things that were happening that I really wanted to speak up about or fix at Pepperdine," Ashraf said. "And so [I asked myself], 'Who can I go to? Or, … [Read more...] about Dania Ashraf Connects with Students Around the World
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Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
Art by Leah Bae In a time when many are limiting the amount of interaction they have with other people, support groups — even in a virtual setting — can be an important part of the healing journey. It is important to note the difference between support groups and group therapy. Group therapy is a form of mental health treatment where a mental health professional brings … [Read more...] about Pepp Students and Faculty Work to Destigmatize Support Groups
Samantha Wuensche Loves Animals and Humans the Best She Can
Photo courtesy of Samantha Wuensche Sophomore Samantha Wuensche described her family as full of hippies, vegans and vegetarians — but generally speaking, passionate animal lovers. Wuensche grew up with her mother rescuing animals and her father working as a veterinarian. She said this upbringing cultivated her care for creatures. "I'm passionate about animals because … [Read more...] about Samantha Wuensche Loves Animals and Humans the Best She Can
Yinjie Zhai Lets Food Do the Talking
Photo courtesy of Yinjie Zhai Senior advertising major Yinjie Zhai likes to eat, and when he found himself away from home, he did what some hungry college students do: He learned to cook. “When I started to live by myself — not with the family — I kind of missed [my grandfather’s] dishes,” Zhai said. “So, there’s one holiday vacation I go back and ask, ‘How do you cook … [Read more...] about Yinjie Zhai Lets Food Do the Talking
More than a Game: Human Interaction in Sports
Pepperdine Graphic Media file photo Grueling. Demanding. Physically and mentally fatiguing to the point of vulnerability. Suffering together. These are just a few terms that Pepperdine student-athletes, coaches and sports psychologists used to describe one of their lifelong pursuits. These terms set interaction in sports apart from other teams or groups, and they … [Read more...] about More than a Game: Human Interaction in Sports