When starting college, many students have to move away from the place they’ve called home. This can be a short hour drive, or involve moving across state lines or around the world. About 10% of Pepperdine’s student body is made up of international students from over 80 different countries, according to the university’s website. Many international students said they naturally … [Read more...] about Students Share their Favorite Foods from Around the World
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Not Goodbye, But See You Later: Parents Reflect on Sending Their Kids to College
‘See you in three months.’ This became the new reality for mother Becky Bondi as she said goodbye to her daughter, sophomore Ava Bondi, at the end of New Student Orientation (NSO).The Bondis ate dinner together every night at home — but now there was an empty seat at the table.The transition to college is difficult for students, yet this transition is … [Read more...] about Not Goodbye, But See You Later: Parents Reflect on Sending Their Kids to College
Culture Shock: Students Break Out of their Hometown Bubble
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
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
