Home is far away for many students. Students said many things about how the distinct, coastal Malibu and greater Los Angeles culture came as a shock in contrast to the communities they were raised in. Students said they chose to study at Pepperdine to break out of their hometown bubbles, meet new people with different backgrounds and grow as a person. “I wanted to get … [Read more...] about Culture Shock: Students Break Out of their Hometown Bubble
International Students
World Waves Program Helps International Students Adjust
World Waves students on an excursion at Malibu Yogurt and Ice Cream fall 2021. They spent time together getting to know each other better. Photos courtesy of Cory Robertson The World Waves program, which is in its second year, is an optional fall program to help international students adjust during their first semester at Pepperdine, said Cory Robertson, assistant director of … [Read more...] about World Waves Program Helps International Students Adjust
Not Alone: International Students Seek Community in Southern California Universities — Some Find It
The international student ambassadors at the International Student Reception during INSO at the Brock House August 2021. Ambassadors said they love mentoring other international students and strive to advocate for them. Photo courtesy of Merica Sin Merica Sin, a senior international student ambassador, came to the United States from Cambodia to pursue higher education. While … [Read more...] about Not Alone: International Students Seek Community in Southern California Universities — Some Find It
Sharon Wakio Advocates for International Students
Photo by Caroline Conder Having served multiple roles in the Pepperdine community, Sharon Wakio said supporting international students is one of her biggest passions. Wakio, the assistant director of Residence Life for International Students, said this passion of hers began when she earned a scholarship as an undergraduate student working at Boise State University’s … [Read more...] about Sharon Wakio Advocates for International Students
Multidimensional Identity: Beth Sun
Beth Sun poses with President and First Lady Gash at the Your Home, My Home reception in 2021. Sun said she is honored to be an international ambassador by supporting international students. Photos courtesy of Beth SunThere are 313 international students at Seaver College as of fall 2021, according to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Of all international countries … [Read more...] about Multidimensional Identity: Beth Sun
