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I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time

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I’ve never really been up to date with the latest and greatest social media trends, but I must say, I’ve never felt my digital age more than when I finally conceded and downloaded Snapchat two months ago before leaving to study abroad. Yes, you read that right: two months ago. I’m aware that I’m a few years late to this game.What followed has been an … [Read more...] about I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time

Students to Trek Iceland

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Photo courtesy of Dusty Breeding Being a leader is far more complex than what can be learned in a classroom setting, according to Dusty Breeding, campus and youth minister at University Church of Christ. Breeding advocates the instructive power of the outdoors in fostering leadership qualities and will be leading a 57-mile trek through Iceland with qualifying Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Students to Trek Iceland

Sleepless in London

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Photo courtesy of Brandt MisikLondon has had way too many positives for me to count, but some of the things that really swayed my decision to come here happened to be some of the things I struggled with most during my first weeks abroad, such as living in a six-person bedroom, traveling, being in the smallest program and living life in the moment.During my first travel weekend … [Read more...] about Sleepless in London

14 Pepperdine Students Safe in Paris

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At least 14 Pepperdine students are safe in Paris Friday night after a series of terrorist attacks took place in Paris around 10:30 p.m. local time, the Graphic has confirmed. France is under martial law and all borders have been closed. Emails were sent to IP participants, staff, parents and emergency contacts regarding the situation in Paris. The emails confirmed that all … [Read more...] about 14 Pepperdine Students Safe in Paris