The greatness that surrounds Pepperdine IP lies in the authenticity provided in each of the transformative locations throughout the world.
Shanghai
Yes, It Really Is a Good Idea to Go Abroad
Art by Peau Porotesano OK, serious talk, freshmen: I encourage you to start thinking about whether or not you want the international experience to be a part of your academic experience at Pepperdine. I just returned from a year of living abroad. I went to East Africa for a month last summer, Lausanne for the […]
I Spent a Night in a Train Station: How I Learned From Being Uncomfortable
Art by Peau Porotesano When I first applied to Pepperdine, I was already thinking about where I wanted to study abroad. I knew I wanted to go somewhere that was a completely different environment than what I was accustomed to, a place where I could explore and be outside of my comfort zone. For me, […]
There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez One of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — […]
There Must Be Some Misunderstanding: Why Language Barriers Are Good For You
Photos by Kelly Rodriguez One of my favorite things about walking around in Shanghai is being surrounded by spoken and written Chinese. Now having studied in China for three semesters, I have become fairly familiar with the language. No longer do I hear locals speak and not understand one word. However, “ting bu dong” — […]
Abroad: It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later
Going abroad entices fear, but introduces opportunities.
SALT Convo Series Makes Way to Shanghai
Convocation series speaks sense of adventure for Pepperdine students involved in International Programs