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
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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
Going Coast to Coast
Is the West Coast really, truly the best coast? Moving from one side of the country to the other for college can seem pretty daunting, especially considering each side is completely different from the other. My experience so far has been pretty positive, but the homesickness continues. On one side, living in the suburbs of the concrete jungle of the world has given me … [Read more...] about Going Coast to Coast
Is it home away from home?
Art by Alexander Hayes Debell, Miller, Banowsky, Peppers — is a dorm really a home away from home or is it just what it is, a dorm? Now that school is starting to run on a routine and the initial excitement of college is dying down, many freshmen (and even upperclassmen) are suddenly realizing the reality of college. Homesickness starts to kick in, or at least the longing … [Read more...] about Is it home away from home?