Graphic by Nate BartonI recently attended a Weight Watchers meeting and what they were teaching extended far beyond weight. It delved into an idea that applies to every aspect of life. The lesson was self-compassion, a principle that encourages every individual to be as kind to themselves as they would a best friend. In the context of weight loss, this means to forgive … [Read more...] about Embracing Self-Compassion
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Seaver Career Center Sets its Sights on Seattle
Photos courtesy of Michaela Meyer; Graphics by Cassandra Stephenson The Seaver College Career Center is hosting its first-ever regional trek to Seattle over spring break Mar. 1 and 2, where 10 selected students will have the opportunity to network with alumni from Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks and T-Mobile. Seaver Career Center’s Marketing and Events Coordinator, Maile … [Read more...] about Seaver Career Center Sets its Sights on Seattle
Pepperdine Women Pave Road of Leadership and Equality
Photo by Maria Valente Male professors and administrators, with few exceptions, outnumber women at Pepperdine University. But women are climbing the ranks in both administrative and faculty positions. At Seaver College, there are 1.48 male professors to every single female professor, according to Pepperdine’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Pepperdine's management … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women Pave Road of Leadership and Equality
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
Improve language Education in America
Art by Madeline DuvallSpeaking multiple languages is an important skill that many people worldwide possess, yet is an area of education where America appears to struggle. Despite the fact that the United States is at the center of many economic and societal networks throughout the world, only a low percentage of the population can speak a second language with adequate fluency … [Read more...] about Improve language Education in America