Photo by Milan LoiaconoDaniel Perez knows how to burn the candle at both ends.Perez, a second-year graduate student earning his Master of Divinity, spends his days studying Greek and Hebrew, working with the Office of Convocation and surfing or skating in whatever free time he has. When many students head for bed, Perez enjoys the creative energy and freedom of the night. … [Read more...] about Late Nights with an Introvert
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Take a Breath
The part of the semester where school gets difficult has arrived. Midterms, projects, essays and homework dominate late nights and weekends. “Oh no, I actually have to try now?” Yes, unfortunately, you do. Or we pay the price. Additionally, we have athletic seasons well under way (intramural, club, and Division 1), theatre productions, parents visiting and … [Read more...] about Take a Breath
Start the School Year Intentionally
"Happy New Year" is not a rallying cry that is typically heard at New Student Orientation, but it should be. While these words may make orientation leaders seem seasonally challenged, they promote a beneficial attitude toward the return of school. All Pepperdine students should approach the start of the school year in the same way that they would Jan. 1. They should take … [Read more...] about Start the School Year Intentionally
Students Learn to Cope with Test Anxiety
Photo by Sandy Liu The majority of students report being more stressed by tests than anything else in their lives, according to American Test Anxieties Association. With finals quickly approaching, the Student Success Center offered a chance for students to learn how to overcome test taking anxiety in a workshop on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Appleby Center. Sparkle Greenhaw … [Read more...] about Students Learn to Cope with Test Anxiety
Tips for Second Half Survival
Congratulations, midterm season is officially over! No more fretting over unread chapters, last-minute studying curled up on a couch in Payson Library and almost crying of anxiety minutes before an exam. But that doesn't mean you should procrastinate on those readings again and wait until the very last minute to start that 10-page research paper. Finals season will be in full … [Read more...] about Tips for Second Half Survival