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Embrace the Abroad Opportunity

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Art by Caitlin RoarkWith NSO ending and the fall semester about to begin, the topic of studying abroad is circling the campus again. The Return, a Pepperdine event that welcomes students back from their abroad programs, is just around the corner, so new and old students alike will get a glimpse into the lives of those who have spent a semester or more in another country. … [Read more...] about Embrace the Abroad Opportunity

Silence in the Wake of Tragedy

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Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Somalian capital of Mogadishu was rocked by a deadly bombing which killed over 300 and injured 400 more Oct. 14. The attack, carried out by the terrorist group al-Shabaab, is the deadliest ever in that part of Africa, and one of the deadliest terror attacks in recent history. Many readers, however, are very likely just hearing about this atrocity. Even … [Read more...] about Silence in the Wake of Tragedy

Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock

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Art by Sybil Zhang "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." No sentence proved more true than this one by the 18th-century British writer Samuel Johnson during my semester in this marvelous city. My experience in London was marked by adventure and self-discovery to an extent I had never experienced before. From nights out on the town at Piccadilly Circus to evening … [Read more...] about Get the Better of Post-Abroad Culture Shock

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone With These International Foods

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Photos by Hannah ArledgeWhen it comes to food, it's easy to stick with what one knows. But here are six international dishes to try that may make you want to eat with the serving spoon.Kulfi Kulfi is a Northern Indian dessert that requires a slow freezing process to eliminate ice crystal formation and create a dense and creamy texture. Comparable to a popsicle form of gelato, … [Read more...] about Get Out of Your Comfort Zone With These International Foods