The education here at Pepperdine University is top of the line. All of our professors are very knowledgeable about their subject and are involved with their students. The smaller campus size makes classes much more personal. Professors provide plenty of opportunities for students to get to know them better which sets up future recommendation prospects. Within my first year of Pepperdine I had met with most of my professors for lunch and had even gone to some of their homes for tea. Pepperdine has so many majors to choose from. Throughout a typical student experience at Pepperdine so many different situations inspire students to change their major to things that mean something in their life. There are numerous scholarships, honor societies, and leadership opportunities available to those students who excel in academics. Pepperdine also has phenomenal graduate schools. A downside to Pepperdine academics is that, at times, it can get a little overwhelming depending on how many units a student takes, but that is to be expected at a school of its caliber. Pepperdine is highly selective of its students.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I absolutely love this university. I would not change schools for the world. Pepperdine has so much to offer from the beautiful 180 degree view of the pacific ocean, to athletics, student activities, leadership roles, religion, international programs, and so much more. Some of the downsides to Pepperdine are that convocation and religion classes are required. It's not as bad as it may seem as religion is never forced on students. Another downside is many students at Pepperdine go Greek but it is not as big of a deal here. Greek life is responsible for most of the social events on and off campus and it's definitely here for anyone interested. Pepperdine administration doesn't particularly care for Greek life and there is no housing. Being a dry campus hinders Greek life from being like typical schools, and that may or may not be a bad thing depending on who you are, but definitely it's worth looking in to. Also, Pepperdine has a NO TOLERANCE dry campus policy. NO ALCOHOL. POINT BLANK. There are also some other rules that are pretty silly in most students eyes but the good outweigh the bad at Pepperdine. Pepperdine understands that we are adults and we understand that Pepperdine is a private institution. Just keep it (whatever it is) off the campus and detached from Pepperdine's name and you will be fine. Pepperdine is also not very handicap friendly as there are a lot of hills and stairs but they offer great programs to supplement that so a disability should not be a problem. Other than that Pepperdine is amazing. Being 5 minutes from the beach all the time is exactly as awesome as it sounds!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
At Pepperdine you definitely get your money's worth. Everything at Pepperdine is pretty high quality. Even the name carries a sort of prestige that can be noticed in simple conversations. It is fairly expensive to go to Pepperdine and to live either on campus or off but it is worth it in the long run. The money you spend to attend Pepperdine will be returned to you in the form of a highly respectable degree and memories to last a lifetime. Pepperdine also does a really good job of finding financial aid for students who cannot afford to attend because it is such a pricey school. If you demonstrate a willingness to learn and excel while at Pepperdine, Pepperdine will accommodate you, however, I still wouldn't mind if Pepperdine were a little cheaper.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Just keep an open mind going in to Pepperdine. Whatever predispositions you had towards Pepperdine before you crossed that gate and passed the theme tower should be dropped. I made assumptions about Pepperdine freshman year and had I not had an open mind I would have missed out on so much that Pepperdine had to offer. Aside from the simple classes, clubs, and organizations students sign up to be a part of, many students learn just from interacting with each other. That is where the true beauty lies at Pepperdine. Just do not be afraid to be yourself. You will be shocked at what you find. Try everything. Go everywhere. Talk to everyone.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Pepperdine is great for optimistic, enthusiastic, outgoing students that are serious about life but understand the importance of interpersonal communication. Pepperdine is big on vocation and calling in life no matter what your background is. Pepperdine is not just about making the best grade that you can, it's about learning the heart of issues and actually being involved mentally. If you believe that school is more than just a grade then Pepperdine is for you.
The education here at Pepperdine University is top of the line. All of our professors are very knowledgeable about their subject and are involved with their students. The smaller campus size makes classes much more personal. Professors provide plenty of opportunities for students to get to know them better which sets up future recommendation prospects. Within my first year of Pepperdine I had met with most of my professors for lunch and had even gone to some of their homes for tea. Pepperdine has so many majors to choose from. Throughout a typical student experience at Pepperdine so many different situations inspire students to change their major to things that mean something in their life. There are numerous scholarships, honor societies, and leadership opportunities available to those students who excel in academics. Pepperdine also has phenomenal graduate schools. A downside to Pepperdine academics is that, at times, it can get a little overwhelming depending on how many units a student takes, but that is to be expected at a school of its caliber. Pepperdine is highly selective of its students.
I absolutely love this university. I would not change schools for the world. Pepperdine has so much to offer from the beautiful 180 degree view of the pacific ocean, to athletics, student activities, leadership roles, religion, international programs, and so much more. Some of the downsides to Pepperdine are that convocation and religion classes are required. It's not as bad as it may seem as religion is never forced on students. Another downside is many students at Pepperdine go Greek but it is not as big of a deal here. Greek life is responsible for most of the social events on and off campus and it's definitely here for anyone interested. Pepperdine administration doesn't particularly care for Greek life and there is no housing. Being a dry campus hinders Greek life from being like typical schools, and that may or may not be a bad thing depending on who you are, but definitely it's worth looking in to. Also, Pepperdine has a NO TOLERANCE dry campus policy. NO ALCOHOL. POINT BLANK. There are also some other rules that are pretty silly in most students eyes but the good outweigh the bad at Pepperdine. Pepperdine understands that we are adults and we understand that Pepperdine is a private institution. Just keep it (whatever it is) off the campus and detached from Pepperdine's name and you will be fine. Pepperdine is also not very handicap friendly as there are a lot of hills and stairs but they offer great programs to supplement that so a disability should not be a problem. Other than that Pepperdine is amazing. Being 5 minutes from the beach all the time is exactly as awesome as it sounds!
At Pepperdine you definitely get your money's worth. Everything at Pepperdine is pretty high quality. Even the name carries a sort of prestige that can be noticed in simple conversations. It is fairly expensive to go to Pepperdine and to live either on campus or off but it is worth it in the long run. The money you spend to attend Pepperdine will be returned to you in the form of a highly respectable degree and memories to last a lifetime. Pepperdine also does a really good job of finding financial aid for students who cannot afford to attend because it is such a pricey school. If you demonstrate a willingness to learn and excel while at Pepperdine, Pepperdine will accommodate you, however, I still wouldn't mind if Pepperdine were a little cheaper.
Just keep an open mind going in to Pepperdine. Whatever predispositions you had towards Pepperdine before you crossed that gate and passed the theme tower should be dropped. I made assumptions about Pepperdine freshman year and had I not had an open mind I would have missed out on so much that Pepperdine had to offer. Aside from the simple classes, clubs, and organizations students sign up to be a part of, many students learn just from interacting with each other. That is where the true beauty lies at Pepperdine. Just do not be afraid to be yourself. You will be shocked at what you find. Try everything. Go everywhere. Talk to everyone.
Pepperdine is great for optimistic, enthusiastic, outgoing students that are serious about life but understand the importance of interpersonal communication. Pepperdine is big on vocation and calling in life no matter what your background is. Pepperdine is not just about making the best grade that you can, it's about learning the heart of issues and actually being involved mentally. If you believe that school is more than just a grade then Pepperdine is for you.