Art by Peau PorotesanoDuring my travels over Christmas break, I was faced with a rather vexing problem: the Airbnb I was staying at while exploring Rome was the definition of terrible. My previous experiences with the private property-renting website were great, but this house had a distinct lack of heat, a constant threat of burglars, a horrendous shower that flooded the … [Read more...] about Defining ‘Home’
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‘Up Here, I Am Home’ – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Katrina Warme “You’re going to do what?” asked the park ranger, with all the incredulity his expression could muster. He could not comprehend that anyone this young or this small was about to attempt what we had set out to do. Setting: Yosemite National Park, California. Little Yosemite Meadows Campground. Summer, 1999. Late afternoon, six miles into a hike, and … [Read more...] about ‘Up Here, I Am Home’ – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Kenyan Jewelry Weaves its way into Western Culture
Photo by Priyanka Harania After coming to Pepperdine from Kenya, a country rich with both culture and diversity, I find myself putting on my Kenyan jewelry to remind me of home. I often wear my necklace with an Africa pendant to show others that although I am Indian, I am not from India, but from Kenya. It’s my favorite piece I have, especially since my sister bought it … [Read more...] about Kenyan Jewelry Weaves its way into Western Culture
Senior Reflects on College
Editors note: due to a procedural error, this story was written on April 9, 2015, but not published until recently. We apologize for any confusion. Art by Jenny RustadI have a constant fear that I am running out of time. Perhaps that is true about my life as an undergraduate at Pepperdine. In my four years at Pepperdine, all the fun stuff like studying abroad in Buenos Aires … [Read more...] about Senior Reflects on College
Culture Barriers Affect International Students
Art by Peau Porotesano“Wow! You’re so far away from home! This must be so different for you!” I can’t stress how many times I have heard this comment since my freshman year here at Pepperdine. Being an international student here is something truly hard to explain. It honestly depends on what part of the world you come from and the people you surround … [Read more...] about Culture Barriers Affect International Students
