The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo, stands in the center of Florence. Photo by Milan Loiacono Pepperdine students abroad in Florence, Italy, must promptly return home to the United States as the university suspends the international program for the remainder of the semester. Pepperdine sent a university-wide email Feb. … [Read more...] about ‘I’m Not Ready to Go Home’: Students Forced to Say Goodbye to Florence
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Abroad Students React to Borderline Shooting and Woolsey Fire
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen I first heard about the Borderline shooting, I was at a cafe in Morocco. It was 10 a.m.I immediately tried to get in contact with my friends in Malibu, but they were not answering due to the nine-hour time difference.Not knowing whether my friends were safe was one of the scariest feelings I’ve ever encountered.The next day, when news broke out … [Read more...] about Abroad Students React to Borderline Shooting and Woolsey Fire
Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to the New Dean of International Programs
Art by Caitlyn Roark When new students arrive at Pepperdine, it seems that they are instantly bombarded with questions of where they want to go abroad. The pressure to study overseas seems to be evident from the fact that Pepperdine is ranked as the No. 1 university in the nation for the highest percentage of study abroad participation three years in a row, according to … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to the New Dean of International Programs
Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
"I just want to have a boyfriend by the end of the year." "I really want to go on more dates this semester." "Who am I going to ask to formal?" It's the first week of class and these concerns are already at the forefront of some Pepperdine students' minds. Since high school, (maybe even middle school for the more mature) each year brings another opportunity for a … [Read more...] about Focus On Yourself, Not Your Love Life
International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships
Photos by Julianna Lauro For the third year in a row, Pepperdine has been ranked by the Institute of International Education as the No. 1 university with more than 67 percent of Pepperdine students participating in a program during their time as students, according to the International Programs website. For some students, though, the opportunity to study abroad can create … [Read more...] about International Programs Students Face Academic, Financial Hardships
