I’ve never really been up to date with the latest and greatest social media trends, but I must say, I’ve never felt my digital age more than when I finally conceded and downloaded Snapchat two months ago before leaving to study abroad. Yes, you read that right: two months ago. I’m aware that I’m a few years late to this game.What followed has been an … [Read more...] about I Went Abroad And Tried Snapchat For The First Time
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Sleepless in London
Photo courtesy of Brandt MisikLondon has had way too many positives for me to count, but some of the things that really swayed my decision to come here happened to be some of the things I struggled with most during my first weeks abroad, such as living in a six-person bedroom, traveling, being in the smallest program and living life in the moment.During my first travel weekend … [Read more...] about Sleepless in London
Getty Curator Continues Pepperdine Family Legacy
After wheeling a cadaver from the biology lab into a Board of Trustees meeting, riding his motorcycle around campus, flipping his pickup truck on Alumni Park and accidentally setting fire to the lobby of his dorm by pushing a couch into the fireplace, the Rev. Kenneth Keene was eventually asked to leave Pepperdine and not return. His father’s antics included, Professor Bryan … [Read more...] about Getty Curator Continues Pepperdine Family Legacy
International Program Changes Offer New Possibilities for Studying Abroad
Photo by Gabriella ChanOver 1,000 students applied for international study abroad programs for the upcoming academic year and for summer 2016. Only about 75 percent of applicants received the green light to attend the program that was either their first or second choice. This year, the International Programs office made it their mission to open every possibility for students to … [Read more...] about International Program Changes Offer New Possibilities for Studying Abroad
Let’s Talk about Small Talk
Photo by Matthew Westman“Hey! How’s it going? A bit warm today, isn’t it?” With a string of a few words and a smile, the small talk begins anew. Small talk is not one of my favorite pastimes and I certainly thought I had experienced the worst of it after all those “getting-to-know-you” questions freshman year. You know the ones I’m … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk about Small Talk