Many people view travel as a chance to see and experience a new place, which is why so many people love to do it.Both students and faculty at Pepperdine said they have experienced first-hand just how life-changing traveling can be.“Travel is being immersed in a place where I can engage with people and challenge my own experiences,” said Charlie Engelmann, senior … [Read more...] about Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel
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Students Uncover the Beauty of College Friendships
For many students, attending college brings many beautiful experiences and new people into one's life.Pepperdine students said their friendship journeys have led them to grow, learn and share experiences with people they never thought would become their home away from home.“I think I've learned to be more open to new experiences,” senior Bella Knudson said. … [Read more...] about Students Uncover the Beauty of College Friendships
The Power of Risk: How Embracing Uncertainty Transforms Lives
Often, people paint taking risks as a daunting endeavor, one that comes with many unknowns and can lead to either potential failures or great success. But embracing risk-taking can lead to some of the most transformative experiences in life. While the safety of the familiar can be comforting, students said stepping out of their comfort zone is where they have seen true … [Read more...] about The Power of Risk: How Embracing Uncertainty Transforms Lives
Pepperdine Travelers Share Survival Guide to Airport Security
More stressful than filing taxes or going to the dentist — this is how about 55% of Americans described traveling through an airport, according to Expedia. Fantasies of jet-setter, globetrotter lifestyles can crumble under fear of going through airport security. But knowing the official regulations, why they are in place and additional traveler-tested tips can revive those … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Travelers Share Survival Guide to Airport Security
Parker Beard Climbs to the Top
Standing 2,000 feet below the summit of the Eiger Mountain in Switzerland, Parker Beard had just a few hours to come back down the mountain before the last gondola left.But for this experienced climber, the journey down the mountain didn't just take skill, it took faith, determination and a strong mindset.The Eiger is the “only route you can do in the winter solo,” … [Read more...] about Parker Beard Climbs to the Top
