Many Pepperdine sophomores such as myself are less than one week from traveling abroad. This year is expected to be the year of our lives, according to abroad alumni.I have many emotions going into this year of studying abroad. It'll be an exciting year with new places to visit and new foods to try. However, I am feeling overwhelmingly anxious. I never expected to feel anxious … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Emotionally for Studying Abroad
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Know When to Say No
Art by Ally ArmstrongWith the semester just beginning, campus is getting back to its normal, bustling self. Students are getting settled back into their routine, and clubs are advertising for new members. A stereotype exists at Pepperdine that all students have to be heavily involved in events and activities. While it is important to get out and try new things, it is also … [Read more...] about Know When to Say No
Yoga Interns Strengthen Cores and Community
Photos Courtesy of Vivian KimMalibu Beach Yoga, a yoga studio located off of Heathercliff Road in Malibu, enables Pepperdine students to integrate themselves into the local community through a work exchange internship program.From checking-in and welcoming clients into their classes to cleaning the studio and selling merchandise, the Malibu Beach Yoga intern team, currently … [Read more...] about Yoga Interns Strengthen Cores and Community
Decorate the ‘Smart’ Way
Photo by Gabriella ChanWalking into Knott House’s F Suite, you would not expect the incredible showcase of interior design hiding behind one of the room’s doors. Aside from the dark-colored shag rug on the ground, accent throw blankets resting on the couches and a flat-screen television, the suite looks like a standard freshman suite at Pepperdine. Although all the … [Read more...] about Decorate the ‘Smart’ Way
Satisfy your Coffee Craving on Campus
Photo by Danielle RomeoImagine the inevitable 3 p.m. slump. Your eyelids feel as heavy as your 85-pound backpack stuffed with your textbooks for the day. With two classes over and two remaining, you fear what your state of sanity might be in four hours when you must tackle the mound of homework menacingly staring you in the face. Every college student has experienced this … [Read more...] about Satisfy your Coffee Craving on Campus
