Art by Sybil ZhangThe robots are coming, and society should prepare for their impact. I don't mean to invoke images like scenes from "2001: A Space Odyssey" or "I, Robot." These movies are about technology becoming so advanced they become conscious. I'm talking about technology that becomes so advanced, there's simply no need for human labor. This is a real problem that most … [Read more...] about Prepare for Robots
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Don’t Prioritize Internships
Art by Sybil ZhangI work at the Seaver Career Center editing resumes and cover letters. Every day, my peers come in or email their documents for review even amid the rush of exams or finals. Some students come in because their professor "made" them come in as an assignment, others to apply for on-campus jobs, but usually, their document frenzy is initiated by the hunt for one … [Read more...] about Don’t Prioritize Internships
Take Flight and Go Abroad
Graphic by Nate Barton A common question for Pepperdine students and alumni is “Did you go abroad?” Going abroad is a significant part of Pepperdine’s culture. Studying in another country not only gives someone the ability to expand their horizons and explore new parts of the world but also invites in an unparalleled ability to grow and mature in ways that will scarcely come … [Read more...] about Take Flight and Go Abroad
You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
Graphic by Nate BartonDear student,Relax. I know, I know: you have a 20-page paper due tomorrow that you’ve barely touched, it’s April and you’re still hunting for an internship, or you’re graduating on the 29th and you have no idea where your life is headed. Relax. You’re already doing better than you think you are. The mere fact that you’re … [Read more...] about You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
Put Grades Into Perspective
Art by Peau PorotesanoCollege is an experience of a lifetime. Students from across the country and the world are thrown together to live in proximity while pursuing higher academics. Because of this closeness of peers, it is clear that a whole college education is not solely academic, but instead is academic in tandem with social and extracurricular educations. It is important, … [Read more...] about Put Grades Into Perspective
