Art by Madeline DuvallWhen I first heard about the Borderline shooting, I was at a cafe in Morocco. It was 10 a.m.I immediately tried to get in contact with my friends in Malibu, but they were not answering due to the nine-hour time difference.Not knowing whether my friends were safe was one of the scariest feelings I’ve ever encountered.The next day, when news broke out … [Read more...] about Abroad Students React to Borderline Shooting and Woolsey Fire
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Use Your 7R Travel Gene to Change and Inspire
Art by Caitlin Roark“I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met," wrote Melody Troung.It’s not just an “itch” to travel.It’s a raging fire, building up with every minute spent stagnant — stagnant as the soul desperately tries to push out of the prison of bones and flesh and cross the water to a … [Read more...] about Use Your 7R Travel Gene to Change and Inspire
Project Serve Offers Volunteer Opportunities for Spring Break 2019
Photos courtesy of Project ServeThis year, Project Serve is offering volunteer opportunities in 12 diverse locations for students hoping to spend their spring break in the service of others. Members of the Pepperdine community will travel far and wide to “use their talents and develop perspectives needed to relieve injustice, oppression and poverty within their local … [Read more...] about Project Serve Offers Volunteer Opportunities for Spring Break 2019
How to Survive the First Week of Studying Abroad
I have been in Florence for two weeks now as a part of Pepperdine's International Programs.From the moment I arrived I was whisked away to the Piazzale Michelangelo to appreciate the views of the city of Florence. I expected my first week to be very relaxing, but I was wrong. Every moment was filled to the brim with exploration, learning and most importantly, eating.Though it … [Read more...] about How to Survive the First Week of Studying Abroad
How to Prepare Emotionally for Studying Abroad
Many Pepperdine sophomores such as myself are less than one week from traveling abroad. This year is expected to be the year of our lives, according to abroad alumni.I have many emotions going into this year of studying abroad. It'll be an exciting year with new places to visit and new foods to try. However, I am feeling overwhelmingly anxious. I never expected to feel anxious … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Emotionally for Studying Abroad