Students in Pepperdine’s Washington, D.C., program returned to in-person school and internships while curating strong friendships. Faculty and students alike prepare for the next semester with the knowledge they have obtained over the summer.
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Q&A: Senior Spotlight — Alyssa Riley
Senior Alyssa Riley, a Sports Medicine major from Santa Clara, Calif., reflects on her experience on campus and abroad in Florence, Italy. Riley said she hopes to be a registered nurse in the future.
Fresh Faces: RISE Intern Delves Into the World of Politics
Fresh Faces features first-year and transfer students in an effort to unite Pepperdine students, regardless of where they are. This installment features Ethan Barragán, a Political Science major from Hawthorne, Calif., who is passionate about politics and the RISE community.
Seaver Students Success Stats Soar in a Remote Semester
Seaver students continue to exemplify academic success in the midst of COVID-19. More than 370 Seaver students earned the Dean’s List honor in fall 2020.
Remote Learning Forces Students to Adjust Academic Arrangements
As students begin another semester of online instruction, many are forced to adapt their ambitions to fit the parameters of the virtual classroom. The challenges of remote instruction forced some to recommitment to their academic priorities.
Career Chat: Noah Santo
Senior Noah Santo talks about how his desire to become a professional athlete has lead him to a career interest in marketing.
Career Chat: Jorge Contreras
Senior Jorge Contreras talks about his investing interests, on campus leadership role and exploring topics through books and podcasts.
Career Chat: Caitlin Fogg
Senior Caitlin Fogg talks finding a peer group, knowing your value and using internships to explore new fields.
Career Chat: Cindy Guo
Senior Cindy Guo talks interning at major companies versus startups and advises on how to be a prepared candidate.
IP Director Update: Brian Swarts Looks To the Future in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., Program Director Brian Swarts has always held a love for students and civic engagement. Throughout the program suspension, Swarts has discovered new ways to connect with students and prepare them to critically engage the world around them.
