Transparency Item: This is an advice column that rotates writers and is based on new topics each week. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Hey Waves, So, you’ve had a bad day. Your instinct may be to complain to a friend — but wait. There's a better way to overcome a rainy day. Maybe you didn’t get the grade you hoped for. Or, you feel your relationships … [Read more...] about Advice Column: Reframe Your Response to Adversity
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Good News: Cultivate A Heart of Thankfulness
Welcome to week five. I think to myself, “Where did the past four weeks go?” It appears I was swept up into a whirlwind of multiple 8 a.m., classes, late-night homework assignments and a variety of student activities. Monday morning comes like a subway train bright and early. The startling chime of my alarm clock mimics the all too familiar bing-bong sound of the New York … [Read more...] about Good News: Cultivate A Heart of Thankfulness
Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
Art by HeeJoo RohAs a car-less student at Pepperdine, it can feel like I am stuck on campus. If you are facing a similar situation, don’t give up hope yet — I've found there are many benefits to living on campus without owning a vehicle.As I navigate my first semester at Pepperdine, I’ve found countless opportunities to build relationships, tap into on-campus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
Good News: Taking Time To Be Thankful
I know it’s a little cheesy to write a list of things I’m thankful for, especially right before Thanksgiving, but even with the craziness of this semester, I truly am so thankful we are all together and in Malibu. Maybe you don’t think the Caf food is the greatest, and maybe your legs hurt while walking to the CCB, but we all complained for a year and a half … [Read more...] about Good News: Taking Time To Be Thankful
Good News: Finding Appreciation in The Pandemic
In my lifetime, there has never been a time where every individual in the world was impacted by an event. COVID-19 changed this fact about my life. It brought with it a slew of destruction and disappointment.Since Pepperdine students and I left campus March 2020, COVID-19 has allowed me the space to reevaluate my priorities and focus on the positives. As a senior and losing a … [Read more...] about Good News: Finding Appreciation in The Pandemic
