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International Programs Create New Friendship and Relationship Dynamics

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Sophomore Margherita Zaramella is one of only five women in Malibu from Delta Gamma's pledge class of 38 members. The other 33 members are studying overseas in Pepperdine’s International Programs. Zaramella started the semester without her best friends, but she said she has developed close relationships with her new suitemates and found ways to keep in touch with her friends … [Read more...] about International Programs Create New Friendship and Relationship Dynamics

Students Reflect on Their First Impressions of The Switzerland Chateau

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Imagine this: You're going for a morning run next to Lake Geneva during sunrise down the perfectly paved road lined with beautifully manicured trees that lead into the Chateau d’Hauteville. This is the life of sophomore students Kaitlyn Gerrick, Faith Talbott and Katherine Johnston. Talbott said she wasn't given much information coming into the Switzerland International … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on Their First Impressions of The Switzerland Chateau

Photo Gallery: Students Celebrate International Programs’ Return

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Pepperdine International Programs alumni and prospective study abroad participants united for a night of fun and food at Alumni Park on Aug. 31, for The Return — Pepperdine's annual celebration of its abroad programs. International Programs provided students with free food trucks, games, merchandise for abroad alumni, scholarship opportunities and videos about each abroad … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Students Celebrate International Programs’ Return

Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again

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I never thought returning to London through Pepperdine would be possible, but this May, I went once more — as Louis Tomlinson said in his song, "Always You" — "from LAX to Heathrow." Pepperdine's International Programs has changed my life. London and its pop culture wonderland has been my dream since I was a child and I had British flags all over my bedroom. I spent my time … [Read more...] about Following the Music on My Way Back to London Again

Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence

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Italian culture has been close to my heart from a young age. Both sides of my family are Italian, and six of my eight great-grandparents emigrated from Italy to the United States through Ellis Island in the 1920s. My family has passed down hints of our Italian culture including pasta and sauce recipes and a love for traditional Italian music. That's why, when I first toured … [Read more...] about Finding Myself and Family Roots in Florence