Photo courtesy of Heather PardeePepperdine administration finalized their decision to select alumna Heather Pardee as the new director for the London International Program (IP). Pardee will move to London this summer with her husband, Cambry Pardee, and begin her new position starting Aug. 1, according to an email the Dean of International Programs Charles Hall sent out to … [Read more...] about New Director for London International Program Selected
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Improve language Education in America
Art by Madeline DuvallSpeaking multiple languages is an important skill that many people worldwide possess, yet is an area of education where America appears to struggle. Despite the fact that the United States is at the center of many economic and societal networks throughout the world, only a low percentage of the population can speak a second language with adequate fluency … [Read more...] about Improve language Education in America
BREAKING: BA Program Director Transitions Out Of His Role
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine University Buenos Aires Program Director Rafael De Sanzo is transitioning out of his role, according to an email sent to BA alumni from Dean of International Programs Charles F. Hall. De Sanzo has been the program's director for 14 years. De Sanzo did not respond to multiple requests for comment from the Graphic, but commented on one of the … [Read more...] about BREAKING: BA Program Director Transitions Out Of His Role
Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home
isArt by Sybil Zhang Pepperdine prides itself on incredible International Programs, and many students consider it the highlight of their academic careers. But with terrorist attacks like the one in Parsons Green Tube station in London on Sept. 15, there is mounting concern over student safety while abroad. These kind of events are a reality and students should prepare … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home
Post Abroad Blues
Leaving London was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.It was harder than saying goodbye to my childhood home, my friends, or any test I’ve ever taken. There's just something about knowing 56 Princes Gate was no longer going to be my home that left me feeling empty inside. Coming back to Malibu is strange, but it's a new beginning, a new chapter to embark … [Read more...] about Post Abroad Blues
