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Students Share Stories from Abroad at the Return

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Photos by Alex NeisTo help first-year students make their decisions about studying abroad during their second year, Pepperdine offered them the chance to meet with returning juniors and explore their abroad opportunities at The Return on Thursday, Aug. 30 at Alumni Park.Associate Dean of International Programs Ron Cox said the event is intended to give first-year students a … [Read more...] about Students Share Stories from Abroad at the Return

IP Begins New Year with Exec. Director Beth Laux

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Photo courtesy of Beth Laux Pepperdine's new executive director of International Programs (IP) Beth M. Laux, who succeeded Charles Hall as of Aug. 1, said studying abroad during her undergraduate education shaped her life and expanded her worldview. Pepperdine's International Programs give students the opportunity to study abroad in seven possible locations during the … [Read more...] about IP Begins New Year with Exec. Director Beth Laux

Rush IP

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Art by Caitlin RoarkPepperdine University prides itself in its ability to offer students an opportunity to live and travel the world, and rightfully so. The formativeness of Pepperdine International Programs is a defining factor for the institution and the lives of the students who decide to leap out of their comfort zones and globalize their understanding of the world.Every … [Read more...] about Rush IP

An Ode to Airplanes

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When I think about airplanes, I fondly think about the hours I spent with my dad traveling to New York to visit my grandparents. I think about the one glorious time that my dad and I met the Black Eyed Peas on an airplane. I think about the little bag of perfectly salted pretzels the stewardess offers each passenger and the often-unexpected connections I have formed with … [Read more...] about An Ode to Airplanes