Photos by Julianna Lauro For the third year in a row, Pepperdine has been ranked by the Institute of International Education as the No. 1 university with more than 67 percent of Pepperdine students participating in a program during their time as students, according to the International Programs website. For some students, though, the opportunity to study abroad can create … [Read more...] about International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships
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New Director for London International Program Selected
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
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