Art by Caitlin RoarkThe Freshman 15 is a term referring to the belief among college students that the experiences of a first-year college student lead to a weight gain of about 15 pounds. Much of this sudden weight gain is sometimes attributed to the unfamiliar sources of stress incoming college students are faced with, including course work and moving out from home. Entering … [Read more...] about Dedicate Time for Your Health
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New Director for London International Program Selected
Photo courtesy of Heather PardeePepperdine administration finalized their decision to select alumna Heather Pardee as the new director for the London International Program (IP). Pardee will move to London this summer with her husband, Cambry Pardee, and begin her new position starting Aug. 1, according to an email the Dean of International Programs Charles Hall sent out to … [Read more...] about New Director for London International Program Selected
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
Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Graphic by Nate BartonStudying abroad is one of the most momentous experiences of most students at Pepperdine. Naturally, not everyone's experiences are the same. One factor students don't often think about is the quality of living spaces in any one of the seven locations, which can vary significantly. I am studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Many will tell you how … [Read more...] about Accept Fewer Students Before Florence Villa Bursts
Review: The xx Release Long-Awaited Album ‘I See You’
Image Courtesy of The Young TurksAfter an almost-five-year hiatus, English indie-pop band, The xx, is back with the release of their newest studio album, "I See You." This is the third album released by members Romy Madley-Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith, who is better known by his stage name, Jamie xx.Before "I See You," the last album from the group, was their sophomore … [Read more...] about Review: The xx Release Long-Awaited Album ‘I See You’