Art by Caitlin RoarkWith NSO ending and the fall semester about to begin, the topic of studying abroad is circling the campus again. The Return, a Pepperdine event that welcomes students back from their abroad programs, is just around the corner, so new and old students alike will get a glimpse into the lives of those who have spent a semester or more in another country. … [Read more...] about Embrace the Abroad Opportunity
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Network with Social Media
Graphic by Nate Barton As students prepare to move into the working world after they graduate, they should try to take advantage of the growing impact of social media and networking media. To use social media to its fullest potential, people should start purposefully making their presence known to possible employers online. By following people in a specific field on … [Read more...] about Network with Social Media
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Students Need to Network
Art by Sybil ZhangWhether it's a student's first or last year at Pepperdine, finding a job after college is always on their radar. From the first semester at Pepperdine, students are encouraged to go to the Career Center, make connections and participate in various internships. It sounds like a daunting task as a freshman and for seniors getting ready to graduate, but knowing … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Students Need to Network
Tailored Career Fairs Set Students up for Success
Photo by Milan Loiacono There will be six industry-focused Career Fairs this school year. Instead of two large Career Fairs like the Career Center has done in the past, this new approach is meant to personalize the experience for students, so that students talk to employers that fit their major or industry that they are interested in, said Maile Hetherington, marketing and … [Read more...] about Tailored Career Fairs Set Students up for Success
SBA Presents First MVP Speaker Series
Photo by Berkley Mason Pepperdine’s Sports Business Administration club launched the MVP Speaker Series, which will serve as a resource for students to gain networking experience and meet representatives from leading Sports Businesses such as Nike, Patagonia and more. “The sports industry itself is very competitive," senior and Co-President of Sports Business … [Read more...] about SBA Presents First MVP Speaker Series