I have been in Florence for two weeks now as a part of Pepperdine's International Programs.From the moment I arrived I was whisked away to the Piazzale Michelangelo to appreciate the views of the city of Florence. I expected my first week to be very relaxing, but I was wrong. Every moment was filled to the brim with exploration, learning and most importantly, eating.Though it … [Read more...] about How to Survive the First Week of Studying Abroad
International Programs
IP Overbooks Heidelberg Program
Photos courtesy of International ProgramPepperdine’s Class of 2021, the largest ever, has departed for their year abroad.For students attending the Heidelberg program, Pepperdine's oldest international program, a large class size meant challenges along the way, because of the limited space in the Heidelberg house.All students accepted to the Heidelberg program have spent … [Read more...] about IP Overbooks Heidelberg Program
Take Advantage of Year 2 in Malibu
Art by Caitlin RoarkInternational Programs applications are in full swing as they are every September at Seaver College. Many first-year students search to find the program that best fits their academic and personal goals, though they just arrived on campus. These first-year students have been inundated with information regarding study abroad opportunities since they first … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Year 2 in Malibu
How to Prepare Emotionally for Studying Abroad
Many Pepperdine sophomores such as myself are less than one week from traveling abroad. This year is expected to be the year of our lives, according to abroad alumni.I have many emotions going into this year of studying abroad. It'll be an exciting year with new places to visit and new foods to try. However, I am feeling overwhelmingly anxious. I never expected to feel anxious … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Emotionally for Studying Abroad
Seaside Residence Hall Is Now Open
Photos by Kaelin MendezStudents are expected to move into the new Seaside Residence Hall on Saturday. Seaside is Pepperdine's newest and largest residence hall, providing 458 beds, totaling a net increase of 358 new student beds.Pepperdine launched plans to build Seaside in the summer of 2016. Completing the three four-story buildings was a challenge after multiple weather … [Read more...] about Seaside Residence Hall Is Now Open
