Photo by Ryan Brinkman | Photo Editing by Haley Hoidal Pepperdine students returned to in-person classes this fall after a year and a half of online instruction and adapting to an entirely new way of learning from home. While it's exciting to have a campus filled with students again, this semester's transition makes it especially taxing for many students. For junior Biology … [Read more...] about Kelli Brickner Wants a Restful Fall Break
Self care
Passing Time in a Pandemic: Students Explore New Interests in the Midst of Quarantine
Art by Gabby DiGiovanniAs students finish their semesters remotely due to Pepperdine's switch to online classes, some students are now faced with ample downtime between classes and schoolwork. With extracurriculars and in-person socializing no longer an option, students are taking steps to find joy, peace and self-expression amidst the uncertainty.Without access to fitness … [Read more...] about Passing Time in a Pandemic: Students Explore New Interests in the Midst of Quarantine
Healthy Strategies Help Students through Burnout Season
Infographic by Natalie RulonAs midterm season approaches, students may be in danger of experiencing “burnout.”Burnout can result when a student is unable to manage thier work with a healthy balance. Vice President for Student Affairs Connie Horton discussed burnout and strategies students can employ to avoid it during this especially busy time in the semester.What … [Read more...] about Healthy Strategies Help Students through Burnout Season
Practice Self-Care with Food Choices
Art by Ally ArmstrongAs college students living in the same community, Pepperdine students have a lot of things in common. Self-care techniques and healthy eating habits are not always commonly shared, but they are commonly needed. What are included in these many commonalities are the shared struggles with endless amounts of studying, staying up and stress. Also involved are … [Read more...] about Practice Self-Care with Food Choices
Use the Support Pepperdine Offers
Life at Pepperdine can be very good, but it can also be difficult. The two are not mutually exclusive. In order to avoid falling into a rut of academic or emotional struggle, students should be proactive in taking advantage of the support systems that Pepperdine offers. By seeking help, students are making an investment toward a fuller life. In a society that idolizes … [Read more...] about Use the Support Pepperdine Offers
