Photos and Graphics by Chad Jimenez Over the past few years, Pepperdine has been receiving an increasing amount of international applications, a majority of which are coming from China. At least 40 percent of international students enrolled at Pepperdine University are from China, according to Pepperdine’s website. For Fall 2016 Pepperdine received 11,828 applications and … [Read more...] about Increase in Chinese International Students at Christian Universities Allow for Spiritual Growth
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International Club Revamps on Campus
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine International club The Pepperdine International Club is regaining momentum on campus after a semester of inactivity, International Student Services Assistant Director Christie Culp said. The club now has a new E-board and many activities planned for the next few semesters. The Pepperdine International club has been a part of Pepperdine since … [Read more...] about International Club Revamps on Campus
The First Ever Global Learning Week Launched in the First Week of February
Photo Courtesy of Brooke Cutler The first-ever Global Learning Week will continue to grow and expand in future years after a successful launch last week, Senior Associate Director of the Office of International Students Services Brooke Cutler said. The Global Learning Week offered students the opportunity to gain different cultural perspectives and become global citizens, … [Read more...] about The First Ever Global Learning Week Launched in the First Week of February
International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Art by Christopher Chen The number of international students in the United States is on the rise. This increase creates potential for more diversity and opportunity for cultural awareness, but it also brings many challenges and issues with welcoming international students into college communities. According to a study by the Institute of International Education, there are … [Read more...] about International Students Gain a Voice – But Is That Enough?
Committee for International Students Designed
Photo by Carissa Mosley Pepperdine freshman SGA Senator Scott Hutchins is spearheading a new initiative for international students. This initiative is called the Committee for International Students and is designed to give a voice to international students in student government. The first committee meeting will take place Wednesday, Feb. 11. The resolution was given a … [Read more...] about Committee for International Students Designed
