Photo Courtesy of Kaci Courtright“I know a lot of my friends struggled growing up with low self-esteem, caring about what everyone else thought. It’s really how you view yourself — I grew up thinking, ‘I’m pretty cool for who I am; I really like who I am.’ And I wouldn’t want to change for anything.”Born and raised in "The Windy … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
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Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Photo courtesy of Natalie Chan“Dance aggravated all of my perfectionist tendencies. I would go to school and feel the perfectionism stirring up and go to dance every day after school and the teacher would explain her vision [for my performance] and basically say that if I couldn’t meet that standard then there wasn’t any point.”Freshman Natalie Chan … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
Humans of the Caf: Michaela Wall
Photos by Micah LambertFreshman Michaela Wall is a 'Pepperdine Legacy.' Three generations of her family, reaching all the way back to her grandparents, have attended Pepperdine. Needless to say, she felt a unique mix of excitement and pressure when she too decided to attend. In particular, she felt pressure to declare a major before beginning Pepperdine. She initially thought … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Michaela Wall
Freshmen Keep Fashion ‘Fresh’ on Campus
Photos by Kristin Vartan The first year of college can be an era of self-establishment. What a freshman wears around campus is almost like visual propaganda for who they are and how they want to be perceived. While this may sound overwhelming, it can be a lot of fun and easier than new students may think. Three freshmen wear their personalities on their sleeves, among other … [Read more...] about Freshmen Keep Fashion ‘Fresh’ on Campus
Take Your Time Adjusting to Pepperdine
Art by Peau Porotesano Pepperdine's New Student Orientation is, for some, a social nightmare. With its dance parties, song and dance routines, small talk and the onslaught of names forgotten seconds after they're heard, the experience can be overwhelming. I was recently struck with a sense of horrified nostalgia as I watched the class of 2020 navigate its way through hordes … [Read more...] about Take Your Time Adjusting to Pepperdine