Since eighth grade, junior Taylor Ritchey dreamed of attending Pepperdine. Now that she’s here after transferring from a community college in Levelland, Texas, she said she wants to soak in the entirety of what Pepperdine offers. However, Ritchey is finding that her study-abroad dreams may be difficult because of the amount of credits she already possesses. “Having as … [Read more...] about International Programs Points Transfer Students Toward Summer Programs
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Ways For New Students to Ease First-Year Jitters
Incoming Pepperdine students may be wondering what it means to say "Waves Up" or to attend "the 'Zoey 101' school." Within their first semester, the class of 2027 and transfer students alike will become familiar with both these phrases and the wider Pepperdine culture. It is normal to feel a mixed bag of excited and nervous feelings of anticipation about what the first year … [Read more...] about Ways For New Students to Ease First-Year Jitters
Rain or Shine: Pepperdine Welcomes Students in Spring NSO
Seniors Katie Price and Claire Lee smile by the Stauffer Chapel. Spring NSO included a catered In-N-Out truck that they could enjoy. Photos by Lucian HimesRaindrops and New Student Orientation leaders greeted incoming students expecting sunny skies at Pepperdine's Spring NSO on Jan. 5. Due to the rain, many events which are usually outside were moved indoors, said senior Katie … [Read more...] about Rain or Shine: Pepperdine Welcomes Students in Spring NSO
Spring Enrollment Stays Consistent Despite Semester Starting Online
First-year Peyton Nebens poses in her hometown of San Antonio in December 2020. As she starts classes virtually this semester, Nebens said she hopes to connect to the Pepperdine community through the University Church of Christ and virtual events. Photo courtesy of Nebens The spring 2021 semester will begin with more new students than last spring, even as many express … [Read more...] about Spring Enrollment Stays Consistent Despite Semester Starting Online
