When starting college, many students have to move away from the place they’ve called home. This can be a short hour drive, or involve moving across state lines or around the world. About 10% of Pepperdine’s student body is made up of international students from over 80 different countries, according to the university’s website. Many international students said they naturally … [Read more...] about Students Share their Favorite Foods from Around the World
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Global Talent Comes to Malibu
Malibu is one of the most recognizable cities in California, according to CNN. From being the home of many celebrities to being mentioned in numerous songs, Malibu attracts people from all over the world. Since Pepperdine is the only university in the city, many students seize the opportunity to come to school in Malibu. Ten percent of Pepperdine's student body is made up of … [Read more...] about Global Talent Comes to Malibu
Students Embrace New Barcelona Program
April Marshall (far right), faculty-in-residence for the fall semester, stands with participants in Barcelona in September. Marshall said she enjoyed touring the city with the group. Photo courtesy of April Marshall As Pepperdine’s International Programs move into their second month, students are familiarizing themselves with the area, learning about the country’s culture and … [Read more...] about Students Embrace New Barcelona Program
Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day Around the World
Art by Addison WhitenValentine’s Day became popular in the United States in the 1840s, and since then it has become a mainstay holiday that Americans spend over $23 billion annually on, according to Statista.For most Americans, Feb. 14 conjures images of teddy bears, roses, chocolate and candy hearts. Internationally, however, the holiday does not always have the same … [Read more...] about Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day Around the World
Nicole Wong’s Blossoming Cultural Confidence
Photo by Megan Williams Being a third culture student, senior Nicole Wong has grown more confident in opening up about her cultural upbringing through her journey of personal identity and growth. Wong — a Liberal Arts for Education major and Multimedia Design minor — grew up facing cultural differences between Hong Kong, Shanghai and America. She was born in Hong Kong (soon … [Read more...] about Nicole Wong’s Blossoming Cultural Confidence
