At the end of February, Buenos Aires participants making empanadas at Casa Holden. Participants said they are settling into their new homes and are exploring countries beyond just their host countries. Photo courtesy of Savanna ScottPepperdine's abroad programs are returning to a sense of normalcy, with all programs able to travel outside of their host countries after two years … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on their Abroad Experience for Spring 2022
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Fresh Faces: Social Student Hopes to Foster Her Love of Community
First-year Ashley Abaya smiles in front of the water of Monterey, CA, in June. Abaya said she wants to go abroad for only one semester so that she can be on campus — and near the ocean — for at least one semester before she is a junior. Photos courtesy of Ashley Abaya First-year Ashley Abaya said her love of community led her to Pepperdine and her new sorority, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Social Student Hopes to Foster Her Love of Community
Pepperdine International Programs Staff Work to Keep IP Alive
International Programs Ambassadors connect to applicants by hosting virtual meetings, such as the IP London Launch in October, in which students get to know the other students in their program. The IP London Launch celebrated students' acceptance into the London program and provided information about studying abroad. Photo by Sawa Yamakawa Students who hoped to spend the spring … [Read more...] about Pepperdine International Programs Staff Work to Keep IP Alive
IP Director Update: Daniel Daugherty Power Walks Through the Pandemic in Heidelberg
"The Iconic Trio" (left to right) of Heidelberg Academic Coordinator Christina Wuttke, Program Director Daniel Daugherty and Program Assistant Martina Drefs smile in Drefs' office in July 2018. Daugherty said he enjoys working with the Heidelberg Program staff because they make a great team, especially while they experience life during a pandemic. Photo courtesy of Daniel … [Read more...] about IP Director Update: Daniel Daugherty Power Walks Through the Pandemic in Heidelberg
IP Suspension Leaves Students Disappointed and Scrambling for the Fall
Art by Madeline DuvallSophomore Andre Lawrence was driving in downtown LA on Thursday, July 9 when he received a string of notifications on his phone. After pulling over, he read all the messages from his friends and found out that he wouldn’t be going to Buenos Aires for the academic year, as he had originally planned since his first semester at Pepperdine.“I found … [Read more...] about IP Suspension Leaves Students Disappointed and Scrambling for the Fall