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5 Things to Remember When Lured By International Programs

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Photo by Gabriella ChanUnlike many of my peers, I don't have the travel bug. I'm comfortable sleeping in one bed in the same place for long periods of time, without feeling the need to venture from one majestic wonderland to the next. I'd prefer to spend my weekends booking theater tickets and taking the train to country-side towns with names I can't pronounce.Almost a year ago … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Remember When Lured By International Programs

From Hollywood to “Hollywood for Ugly People”

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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”

Pepp Takes Patagonia

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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

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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