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Students Reclaim Their Rhythm in Malibu After a Semester Abroad

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Sophomore Liesel Grace Mendoza poses alongside Buenos Aires students at Calafate, Patagonia, on Oct. 28. Mendoza said the group enjoyed a four-hour hike on Estancia Cristina Fossil Canyon. Photo courtesy of Liesel Grace MendozaAfter spending the fall semester immersed in new cultures and lifestyles abroad, some Pepperdine students said returning to campus has resulted in an … [Read more...] about Students Reclaim Their Rhythm in Malibu After a Semester Abroad

Students Undergo Transformation Through Faculty-Led International Programs

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Pepperdine Sudreau Uganda-Rwanda Justice Program students, local Uganda Amazima students and faculty happily celebrate the baptism of Kat Johnston in the Nile River on June 17. Johnston said she was shell shocked by the offer and got baptized the same afternoon. Photo courtesy of Kat Johnston Being immersed in a foreign culture while being guided by Pepperdine faculty allows … [Read more...] about Students Undergo Transformation Through Faculty-Led International Programs

Step Through Time: Shoes Serve as Worldwide Time Capsules

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Photo by Betsy BurrowThe saying goes, “If the shoe fits, wear it.” But what if shoes don’t just fit someone’s feet — they fit their stories as well? Every scuff and crease represents a story to be told, and shoes possess the power to hold their owner’s memories in every step.Shoes were made for walking, and for some people, that means wearing … [Read more...] about Step Through Time: Shoes Serve as Worldwide Time Capsules

Heidelberg Students Explore the Unique Culture of Cyprus

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The Heidelberg International Program poses at Ancient Kourium on Oct. 7. Students saw historical mosaic floors and the restored theatre. Photo courtesy of Melissa Swann Students in the Heidelberg International Program left the cool weather of Germany to embrace the diverse culture of Cyprus, an island in the Eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus’ population is uniquely … [Read more...] about Heidelberg Students Explore the Unique Culture of Cyprus

How to Study Abroad Without Draining Your Bank Account

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Sophomore Jon Park (left), sophomore Adam Benyaich (middle) and sophomore Zach Greidanus (right) relax on the beach in Positano, Italy on Sept. 13. The group said they took a break from their studies to unwind by the water. Photo courtesy of Adam BenyaichApproximately 95% of Pepperdine’s Seaver College undergraduate student body will study abroad at some point during … [Read more...] about How to Study Abroad Without Draining Your Bank Account