Graphic file photoThis semester, Pepperdine welcomed 953 incoming freshman students at Seaver College. Yet with growing incoming freshmen classes, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pepperdine experience is “How does International Programs accommodate this growth?”“We had a large freshman class and about 59 percent of the freshman class applied for … [Read more...] about International Program Growth Raises Questions for Studying Abroad Accommodations
International Programs
Faculty Profile: Professor Ronald Cox
The Office of International Programs welcomed Professor Ronald Cox to the position of Associate Dean. Cox, who has been with the university since 2005 as a professor in the Religion Division and also served as a faculty family for the Heidelberg, Florence and London religion overseas programs previously. "I still have a number of my faculty responsibilities, it's just that the … [Read more...] about Faculty Profile: Professor Ronald Cox
Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad
Art by Peau Porotesano OK, serious talk, freshmen: I encourage you to start thinking about whether or not you want the international experience to be a part of your academic experience at Pepperdine. I just returned from a year of living abroad. I went to East Africa for a month last summer, Lausanne for the whole academic year, and London for two months this past summer. I … [Read more...] about Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad
Pepperdine Prioritizes Abroad, Not Students
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe priority deadline of Sept. 26 for International Programs applications needs either to be pushed back or eliminated. To study abroad is an incredible academic and social opportunity, however, the imminence of the priority deadline serves to benefit the university when I believe it should benefit the student. It's no secret that Pepperdine takes great … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Prioritizes Abroad, Not Students
I Spent a Night in a Train Station: How I Learned From Being Uncomfortable
Art by Peau PorotesanoWhen I first applied to Pepperdine, I was already thinking about where I wanted to study abroad. I knew I wanted to go somewhere that was a completely different environment than what I was accustomed to, a place where I could explore and be outside of my comfort zone. For me, that place was Shanghai, China.Now that I've been here for a few months, being … [Read more...] about I Spent a Night in a Train Station: How I Learned From Being Uncomfortable
