Graphic by Graphic Staff Participating an international program provides students with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in numerous aspects of diverse cultures: interesting individuals, unfamiliar cities and countries, and lastly — but arguably most importantly — food.Despite the length of time you spent abroad or even how much time has passed since, the … [Read more...] about Curb Your International Food Cravings
Washington DC
A Day in the Life of an Intern
Students of the Washington, D.C. Program learn how to balance both a full-time internship and academic courses. At the end of the fall semester, three of the program's students provided an inside look into their busy lives. Rachel Gordon, intern for Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas Year: Junior Major: Political Science What are Gordon's responsibilities in her … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of an Intern
Pepperdine Welcomes New Washington D.C. Program Director
After ending a phone call with Pepperdine’s International Program Dean Charles Hall, Brian Swarts was left with a difficult decision to make. Swarts was conflicted with choosing between his previous employer, family ties to Japan and his alma mater. He had to decide to either work as the Program Director for The Salvation Army in Japan — where his wife is from — or as the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes New Washington D.C. Program Director
From Hollywood to “Hollywood for Ugly People”
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”
I choose Washington, D.C.
“Where did you go abroad?” “DC.” “But that’s not abroad.” “What brilliant geographic commentary. You should run for Miss America.” “Don’t you want to go somewhere a bit more … exciting?” “Exciting? I learned how to Salsa dance on a rooftop in Havana. I went to Monster Jam, Monticello, New York … [Read more...] about I choose Washington, D.C.
