Graphic by Nate BartonTucked between the Eau Claire river and the county jail in northern Wisconsin, there lies a place where businessmen, teenagers, grandparents and more gather for a cup of coffee and breakfast. It's the place that has taught me numerous skills and lessons, and it is the Grande Avenue Cafe.Food service may not appear to be the most glamorous or advanced job, … [Read more...] about Everyone Should Work in Food Service Once in Their Lifetime
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Service Teaches the Servant
Photos courtesy of Getty ImagesI transferred to Pepperdine in spring 2012. As I sat among other transfers, I could feel excitement surging within me. Home was now thousands of miles away, and the novelty of Pepperdine pumped me up even more. I was a Biology major with high hopes for medical school. I knew it was going to be tough, but I had already dominated community college, … [Read more...] about Service Teaches the Servant
Live A Life of Service
Photo courtesy of freefoto.com Last semester I applied for Project Serve, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center’s mission-based spring break program. I thought it would be something worth my time and energy, and I also thought it would be a nice escape from school and hard work. It seemed like it could be a fun trip, and I knew that I would learn more about myself and my … [Read more...] about Live A Life of Service