First-year Isabella Cerna poses on a sidewalk in Paris in April 2019. Cerna said she loves to travel and applied to Pepperdine's London International Program.Photos courtesy of Isabella CernaFirst-year Isabella Cerna said she is interested in communication and business, so the International Business major seemed like a great fit for her.Cerna is from Nicaragua, Central America, … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Strives Toward Creating Impact in Communities Through Service and Student Government
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Students Prepare for a Relaxing and Productive Winter Break
Art by Leah BaeNov. 24, the last official day of the fall 2020 semester, marks the conclusion to an abbreviated and unusual term for both students and faculty at Pepperdine.As the end of the semester approaches, some students prepare for a time of rest, while others get ready to take more classes or complete internships. No matter what individual plans students may have, every … [Read more...] about Students Prepare for a Relaxing and Productive Winter Break
Abroad in South Korea: Taking a Trip to Busan
I look out to the ocean from Dongbaeksom Island durning my trip to Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 5. This trip to Busan was a nice break from the bustling city of Seoul.Photos by Claire LeeMy first month out of quarantine flew by. I became accustomed to the public transportation system and somewhat adjusted to independent living while taking online classes, but I needed a break … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: Taking a Trip to Busan
Abroad in South Korea: The Real Quarantine Process
Art by Ally Armstrong Photos by Claire Lee After months of planning for Pepperdine's Buenos Aires, Argentina International Program, COVID-19 forced me to abandon my hopes of studying abroad. Hundreds of other IP-bound students at Pepperdine were also preparing to study abroad since November 2019, but we understood the program had to be canceled in the midst of the … [Read more...] about Abroad in South Korea: The Real Quarantine Process
Fresh Faces: First-Year Ready to Travel the World
Traveler Beryl Humato poses on top of Charles Bridge in Prague, Czek Republic, in December 2019. The first-year said he received his acceptance email from Pepperdine while on the historic bridge.Photos courtesy of Beryl Humato First-year Beryl Humato said he loves to travel internationally from where he resides in Jakarta, Indonesia. He chose the International Business major … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Ready to Travel the World