Photos courtesy of Christopher Sabec A Pepperdine sophomore is recovering after being hit by bus in Buenos Aires. Religion major Dylan Escobar said he went out with his friends the night of Wednesday, Jan. 24. It was late night in Argentina and he had just walked the last of his friends home. Walking back to his Buenos Aires homestay, Escobar was hit by a bus. At 6:30 … [Read more...] about Student Hit By Bus in Buenos Aires
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Sojourners: D.C. Magazine Shares Stories, Strives to Make Change
Images Courtesy of Michael Merson They tell people’s stories. They share the struggles of immigration, racial justice, peace and nonviolence, climate change, poverty and women and girls. They walk out their faith. They act to influence the governing body of the country in the heart of Washington D.C. Sojourners provides a place where people can find thoughtful and … [Read more...] about Sojourners: D.C. Magazine Shares Stories, Strives to Make Change
International Program Growth Raises Questions for Studying Abroad Accommodations
Graphic file photoThis semester, Pepperdine welcomed 953 incoming freshman students at Seaver College. Yet with growing incoming freshmen classes, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Pepperdine experience is “How does International Programs accommodate this growth?”“We had a large freshman class and about 59 percent of the freshman class applied for … [Read more...] about International Program Growth Raises Questions for Studying Abroad Accommodations
Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home
isArt by Sybil Zhang Pepperdine prides itself on incredible International Programs, and many students consider it the highlight of their academic careers. But with terrorist attacks like the one in Parsons Green Tube station in London on Sept. 15, there is mounting concern over student safety while abroad. These kind of events are a reality and students should prepare … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Stay Safe, But Don’t Stay At Home
Post Abroad Blues
Leaving London was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.It was harder than saying goodbye to my childhood home, my friends, or any test I’ve ever taken. There's just something about knowing 56 Princes Gate was no longer going to be my home that left me feeling empty inside. Coming back to Malibu is strange, but it's a new beginning, a new chapter to embark … [Read more...] about Post Abroad Blues