Photo courtesy of Grace Abiera The sound of inaudible voices, crying infants and rolling suitcases filled the air. I sat at Gate 67 in LAX, awaiting for my departure. After taking the last sip of my Coffee Bean, I heard the very words I had been waiting to hear all summer. The announcer said,"Now boarding all passengers for Washington D.C." I knew then, on Sept. 9 at … [Read more...] about From Hollywood to “Hollywood for Ugly People”
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If You’re Uncertain, You’re Right
I traveled 4,150 miles this month without leaving the ground — starting in Los Angeles, and eventually ending up in Miami.In my short time here at Pepperdine, I've met more than a few adventurous travel seekers, like myself. So I'm sure I'm not the only one who traveled during the break. This past spring, I heard all about summer plans but heard even more nervous … [Read more...] about If You’re Uncertain, You’re Right
Pepp Takes Patagonia
Photos Courtesy of Jared Price “They presented sheep testicles, and on my plate I got the huff and the leg with fur still attached,” sophomore Callaghan McDonough said. “It’s the only time I questioned [becoming] a vegetarian.” During Buenos Aires’ first long weekend, 20 Pepperdine students traveled more than 1,200 miles south with 10 Universidad Catholica Argentina (UCA) … [Read more...] about Pepp Takes Patagonia
I’m Not Scared of Living La Dolce Vita
In 63 days, I will be on a plane somewhere over the Atlantic on my way to Italy. I will be looking out the window, listening to music or maybe just sleeping. Either way, I will be experiencing the beginning of my once-in-a-lifetime journey. The choice to study abroad for my spring semester was a huge step for me. Born and raised near LA, I have rarely traveled outside of … [Read more...] about I’m Not Scared of Living La Dolce Vita
Ready, Set
There is something about the air. The curvature of the rock. The impossible blue of the Pacific. It represents the dawn of so many things — notebooks rising to page one, faces reclaiming the plaza, new names, a new microwave oven, a speech, a dance, Malibu population 13,042. It is a welcome for some and a return for others. It is a place to tie the hammock and a meeting ground … [Read more...] about Ready, Set