Photo courtesy of Student Success CenterIn an effort to provide more support for first-generation college students at Pepperdine, a group of students are launching a first-generation club, and the Student Success Center is starting a program to provide greater university resources for first-generation students.Nineteen percent of undergraduate students at Pepperdine are … [Read more...] about Pepp Offers Greater Support For First-Generation Students Through New Student Club and University Program
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Live the Best Academic Life On-Campus
Art by Ally ArmstrongAfter sophomore year, students are able to pick between housing on- and off-campus for their junior year. Some students say that living away from campus is better, but when it comes down to it, there are more advantages to living on-campus. When taking housing into consideration for next year, students should look at living on-campus, as the residence halls … [Read more...] about Live the Best Academic Life On-Campus
Don’t Let Senioritis Strike
Graphic by Nate BartonAs many seniors' final semester will be coming to a close, a syndrome arises that spreads throughout the student body. This syndrome is commonly referred to as "senioritis."Senioritis is when the amount of effort and motivation by seniors drastically decreases, and this could affect their grades, tardiness, and attendance. Students saw the development of … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Senioritis Strike
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
Marissa Davis Takes New Position at Student Success Center
Photo by Chad JimenezMarissa Davis is the new director for the Student Success Center, a center where tutoring can be centralized for various departments as well as academic support to students.This new position is in charge of student success services such as coordinating tutoring services on campus, Kendra Killpatrick, associate dean for Seaver College, said. Killpatrick … [Read more...] about Marissa Davis Takes New Position at Student Success Center
