Photo by Omar MurphyAs incoming students consider applying to Pepperdine's International Programs, The Return offered freshmen a tour around the globe to learn about seven different countries in a few hours Thursday, Aug. 31 at Alumni Park. The Return is an annual event hosted by Pepperdine International Programs to help first-year students learn more about the various … [Read more...] about Learn About Life Abroad at The Return
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Swayin’ Into the School Year
Photo by Lexie WanningerIncoming students got into the groove of their Pepperdine experience at the annual President's Reception on Friday, Aug. 25.The President's Reception, formally known as such, but informally referred to by many students as "My Tie," brought back the ties this year. Instead of removing the "blind date" element from the reception entirely like last year, … [Read more...] about Swayin’ Into the School Year
Pre-NSO Yosemite Trip
Graphic by Nate BartonMy crusted eyes creaked opened as I lazily turned over to my phone. My phone's head-aching alarm meant that it was the morning of August 16. The start of a trip for which I had been anxiously waiting — the Pre-NSO Yosemite Trip.This was the first time Pepperdine has ever held a freshman program before the legendary NSO. They put the option at the end … [Read more...] about Pre-NSO Yosemite Trip
New Student Profile: Jacob Bodden
Photo by Logan Wood Jacob Bodden is an incoming freshman majoring in Computer Science for Business from Camarillo, California. He’s among the biggest freshman class in Pepperdine history, coming in just shy of a thousand people. Like everyone who attends Pepperdine, he has a diverse set of interests in both academics and hobbies. Bodden is majoring in Computer Science … [Read more...] about New Student Profile: Jacob Bodden
New Student Profile: Allison Oharra
Photo by Alyssa Anderson Allison Oharra, an incoming freshman, hails from Boise, Idaho. Oharra will soon take the court as a member of Pepperdine's volleyball team. Oharra said she started playing when she was 8 years old and has loved it ever since. She said her favorite part of volleyball is the team aspect and the use of teamwork to achieve a goal. When she isn't … [Read more...] about New Student Profile: Allison Oharra