Graphic file photoThis semester, Pepperdine welcomed 953 incoming freshman students at Seaver College. Yet with growing incoming freshmen classes, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pepperdine experience is “How does International Programs accommodate this growth?”“We had a large freshman class and about 59 percent of the freshman class applied for … [Read more...] about International Program Growth Raises Questions for Studying Abroad Accommodations
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Artist’s Corner: Katie Walker
Photos Courtesy of Katie WalkerJunior Katie Walker always wanted to be a dancer. From the first time her grandmother took her to a show at two years old, she fell in love."Dance is communication, kind of like speech," Walker said. "Each eight count is a sentence and conveys an idea."Walker is one of the hip-hop choreographers for Dance in Flight this year, and has danced and … [Read more...] about Artist’s Corner: Katie Walker
Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Graphic by Nate BartonStudying abroad is one of the most momentous experiences of most students at Pepperdine. Naturally, not everyone's experiences are the same. One factor students don't often think about is the quality of living spaces in any one of the seven locations, which can vary significantly. I am studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Many will tell you how … [Read more...] about Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Art is the New Protest
Photo courtesy of Lavin LahijiUpon returning for a second semester abroad in Florence, Italy, the last thing I expected to do was see an art exhibit designed by a Chinese man. In Palazzo Strozzi, an exhibit of mass proportions and popularity was presented; the world-renowned artist/activist is Ai Weiwei from Beijing. Ai’s exhibit, overflowed with anti-establishment, … [Read more...] about Art is the New Protest
International Program Changes Offer New Possibilities for Studying Abroad
Photo by Gabriella ChanOver 1,000 students applied for international study abroad programs for the upcoming academic year and for summer 2016. Only about 75 percent of applicants received the green light to attend the program that was either their first or second choice. This year, the International Programs office made it their mission to open every possibility for students to … [Read more...] about International Program Changes Offer New Possibilities for Studying Abroad