Pepperdine University purchased the Château d’Hauteville in November 2019, and began welcoming study abroad students in the Switzerland study abroad program in September 2023. Take a look inside the history of the château and the recent renovations.Upholding the integrity of the 1734 château has been no easy task, since it is a Class 1 Historic Monument, … [Read more...] about Peek Inside The Château d’Hauteville
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Opinion: New Year’s Eve From a New Yorker
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, time starts to slow, tens of thousands of people are counting down in unison, millions more across the country and even the world are doing the same at home. 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year! New Year's Eve in … [Read more...] about Opinion: New Year’s Eve From a New Yorker
Opinion: Heidelberg is the Best Abroad Program
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Pepperdine is among the top 12 study abroad programs across the nation according to the U.S. News and World Report. However, depending on where students study abroad, opinions and perspectives may shift about which program is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Heidelberg is the Best Abroad Program
Students Reflect on the Meaning of Home: Winter Break Recap
As the spring semester began at Pepperdine, many students returned from their homes in preparation for classes to begin. Most come from other cities and states, but some students return from other countries and continents.Returning to school from home can be a tough transition for many students after more than three weeks without class. Students reminisce about home-cooked … [Read more...] about Students Reflect on the Meaning of Home: Winter Break Recap
Finding Family in Florence Through Food and Friends
There's nothing quite like a summer abroad, studying in the Tuscan region of Italy in one of Europe's most influential cities. Through May and June, I was lucky enough to spend a part of my summer studying abroad at Pepperdine's campus in Florence, Italy. Though I knew I would be living in the birthplace of the Renaissance for the summer, I learned from my time spent in the … [Read more...] about Finding Family in Florence Through Food and Friends