Meet Your Tour Guide

Hometown: Ventura, California
Status: Junior
Major: Accounting
Involvement: Alpha Kappa Psi, Accounting Society, Campus Recreation
International Program: Heidelberg, Germany
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: The small and close community.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Become involved in anything that initially interests you. Then, later, you can decide where you want to direct your time and energy.
Plans after Pepperdine: Sell my soul to a public accounting firm (hopefully not for too long).
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Malibu Country Mart

Hometown: San Rafael, CA
Status: Junior
Major: Integrated Marketing Communication
Involvement: Psi Upsilon, Delta Sigma Pi, First-Year Resident Advisor  
International Program: Florence, Italy
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: Opportunities to grow. Since the first time I stepped foot onto campus, I have been blessed with the opportunity to meet a variety of different people coming from all parts of the world. Hearing their experiences, values, and spiritual beliefs has given me a whole new perspective to life that will stay with me past my graduation date.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: JUST DO IT. There are going to be times where you can either decide to play it safe or take a leap of faith. In my own experience, trying new things at Pepperdine has not only been a thrilling and exciting ride, but has opened the doors for me academically, socially, and professionally. Even if you don't know what the outcome may be, what's the worst that could happen?
Plans after Pepperdine: Not sure yet! The possibilities are endless and I'm excited to explore the digital media world within the next couple of years!
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Prince Street Pizza in the Malibu Country Mart!

Hometown: Dallas, TX
Status: First-Year
Major: Journalism
Involvement: Kappa Alpha Theta and WavePool Invest
International Program: Washington D.C. and Heidelberg, Germany
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: My favorite thing about Pepperdine is the opportunities offered at the start of your Freshman year. Because of this, I know that I will be graduating Pepperdine with four years connections and experience in my work field. 
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: When you come in to college, open yourself to all the classes and opportunities the college has to offer. You never know what experience could put you on the course of your life! 
Plans after Pepperdine: I plan to work for a major news company in California, New York, or Washington, DC.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: The Getty Villa 

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Status: Sophomore
Major: Integrated Marketing Communications 
Involvement: The Well Welcome Team
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: My favorite thing about Pepperdine is the tight-knit community. I have felt so welcomed and loved by each individual I have met. 
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Embrace change to the best of your ability! Transitioning to college is super intimidating, but the process is extremely rewarding. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and grow into this new season of life. 
Plans after Pepperdine: I hope to pursue a career in digital marketing, specifically with a company focused on health and wellness. 
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Sitting in the blue rocking chairs behind Blue Bottle Coffee! 

Hometown: Nashville, TN
Status: Senior
Major: Finance
Involvement: VP Finance for SGA and Recruitment Chair for Alpha Tau Omega
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: The people! I have made lifelong friendships and developed strong relationships with the people at Pepperdine! 
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Some of your best experiences in college will come when you step out of your comfort zone.
Plans after Pepperdine: I plan on pursuing a job in the financial field after I graduate.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Prince Street Pizza.

Hometown: Roseville, CA
Status: First-Year
Major: Computer Science/Mathematics
Involvement: Office of Admission
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: The friendly atmosphere.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Bring your car or become a good friend with someone who has one.
Plans after Pepperdine: The field of cybersecurity and securing networks.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Dead End Beach!

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Status: First-Year
Major: Integrated Marketing Communications
Involvement: Alpha Tau Omega fraternity
International Program: Florence, Italy
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: The people! I have made so many friends that I will have forever in such a short period of time and I have enjoyed every second of being here.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Adapt, improvise, and overcome.
Plans after Pepperdine: Don’t know yet but only time will tell.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Malibu Country Mart (Specifically SunLife and Broad Street)

Hometown: Santa Ana, CA
Status: Junior
Major: Sports Medicine (Pre-Med)
Involvement: Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE), Student Athletic Medicine Intern (SAMI), Pepperdine Ambassador Council (PAC)
International Program: Fiji and Buenos Aires, Argentina
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: The VIEW!!! However, the professors are what make Pepperdine the best because they want us to succeed. 
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Do not let the fear of failure stop you.
Plans after Pepperdine: I hope to become a sports chiropractor, have my own clinic, and work in the NFL or NBA.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Prince Street Pizza

Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Status: First-Year
Major: Sports Medicine (Pre-Health)
Involvement: Pre-Med Club
International Program: London, England
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: The community! I have met so many generous people in such a short amount of time and have made so many connections. Pepperdine has quickly felt like home and I'm so excited to involve myself over the next four years!
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Don't be afraid to try new things! Pepperdine is all about stepping out of your comfort zone and reaching out to the community around you. You are constantly surrounded with support from others, take risks and have fun with it!
Plans after Pepperdine: I hope to continue my education and become a Physical Therapist.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Any beach along PCH! It's so much fun being able to have direct access to the beach from my dorm on campus. I love going out with my friends whenever we have a free moment in our day or during the weekends!

Hometown: Nashville, TN
Status: Senior
Major: Finance
Involvement: Recruitment Chair for Alpha Tau Omega fraternity
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: I love the different communities and groups of people on campus that everyone has the ability to surround themselves with and create a home away from home.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Whenever you hear people older than you giving you the same advice over and over again, take their word for it and jump at the chance. Before too long, you will realize how right they are and thank yourself for listening.
Plans after Pepperdine: I want to head to the East Coast and get some experience at a large firm or bank, hopefully doing something in the front office or forward-facing.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Corral Canyon

Hometown: Denver, CO
Status: First-Year
Major: Economics and International Business
Involvement: Tri Delta sorority
International Program: Hauteville, Switzerland 
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: The people are so nice here!
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Try to soak up your time at Pepeprdine and in Malibu as much as you can!
Plans after Pepperdine: To have a job and hopefully get to travel!
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Alfred Coffee, The Malibu Country Mart, the beach, and Pepperdine, of course! 

Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Status: Senior
Major: Biology with a Sociology Minor 
Involvement: Resident Advisor for Seaside Residence Hall, Athletic Training Center Intern, Faculty-Staff Mentorship Program and Beta Psi Omega. 
International Program: Fiji
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: Definitely the community! It's hard to talk about Pepperdine without mentioning the tight-knit community we have. I love how supportive and loving everyone is towards one another and the professors here truly care about their students. Not to mention how beautiful the view is - it's hard to beat!
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Everything always works out for the best. When choosing where you're going to be spending the next 4 years of your life, make sure you see yourself growing and learning as an individual. And always be yourself!
Plans after Pepperdine: Medical School
Favorite Spot in Malibu: My favorite spot in Malibu is Point Dume.

Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Status: Junior
Major: Screen Arts and Hispanic Studies Minor
Involvement: KWVS Radio, Creative Connection, Intramural Soccer, Latinx Student Alliance
International Program: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: Being able to get to know people in my classes, professors included!
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Don’t be too hard on yourself! College is a time for lots of growth, so give yourself the grace to make mistakes and learn.
Plans after Pepperdine: Getting a job somewhere in the film industry, with the end goal of writing and directing romantic comedies.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: In the ocean at Broad Street beach, specifically at sunset.

Hometown: Ridgecrest, CA
Status: Sophomore
Major: Biology with German Minor (Pre-Medicine)
Involvement: Pre-Medicine Club Marketing Coordinator, Pi Beta Phi sorority, researcher in the Gomez Laboratory
International Program: Heidelberg, Germany
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: My favorite thing about Pepperdine is our loving community. It is such a joy to live alongside friends and learn from professors who are all so supportive, excited, and servant hearted. I have had the greatest time these past few years and I look forward to all the friendships, memories, and celebrations still to come!
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Dive in! Pepperdine has so much to offer academically, socially, and spiritually. Regardless of what organizations you join, you'll find a group of people who will be excited to build you up—and you'll want to invest in them right back! This is a uniquely special place.
Plans after Pepperdine: After Pepperdine, I plan to attend medical school where I will earn my M.D. or attend graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. and continue to do cancer research.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: The top of Point Dume has always been my favorite spot in Malibu! There is no better place to watch the beautiful sunset with friends.

Hometown: Berkeley, CA
Status: Sophomore
Major: Sports Medicine
Involvement: Step Team, BSA, Pre-Med Club.
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: My dance team!
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Get out there! We have so many organizations here on campus, and the connections I've built within them are some of my best ones. Enjoy your time here, get out of your comfort zone, and don't let your Malibu days go to waste!
Plans after Pepperdine: After Pepperdine, I plan to earn my Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: PCH! Best place to catch our iconic sunsets!

Hometown: Trabuco Canyon, CA
Status: Senior
Major: Business Administration major with minors in Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Involvement: Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, Real Estate Club, Waves United
International Program: Hauteville, Switzerland
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: The people! Everyday, I feel blessed to be surrounded by such an incredible community. I know I have made relationships that will extend far beyond my four years at Pepperdine.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: During this chaotic time, bask in every moment, good or bad. This period in your life is so temporary, so make sure to live every moment to the fullest; everything goes by so fast. Trust in God's perfect plan for you that everything will work out just as it is supposed to.
Plans after Pepperdine: I plan to go into commercial real estate.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Point Dume

Hometown: Kent, WA
Status: Senior
Major: Political Science and French Studies Major; Certificate in Conflict Management
Involvement: Black Student Association Co-President, Pi Delta Phi French National Honor Society President, Speech Lab Tutor, French Club, Faculty-Staff Mentorship Program, Orientation Coordinator for New Student Orientation
International Program: London, England and Hauteville, Switzerland
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: I have so many it is hard to decide. I absolutely love the Pepperdine community. The people are truly here to support you and to help you through your college years. I also love the opportunities that Pepperdine provides their students, they are actively working to prepare us for life after college.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Enjoy every moment, have fun, laugh, and create memories to last a lifetime. Be present in the here and now. College is about learning and getting your degree, but it is also about building community, relationships and having fun. It's okay to not have everything figured out, God has a plan for your life and it will work out exactly the way it is meant to.
Plans after Pepperdine: I plan to work for a couple years before attending graduate school to obtain my PhD in a mix of Political Science and French.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Zuma Beach

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Status: Junior
Major: Accouting
Involvement: Chess Club, Accounting Society, Psi Upsilon fraternity.
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: My favorite thing about Pepperdine is the amount of opportunities there are to get involved on campus. There are so many clubs and groups that you can get involved with and it really brings together a sense of community.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Don't be afraid to ask for help. Professors are so nice and easy going outside of the classroom and want to see you succeed.
Plans after Pepperdine: I plan to take the CPA exam to become a certified public accountant.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Ralph's Beach

Hometown: Hudson, OH
Status: Junior
Major: Psychology 
Involvement: Pi Beta Phi sorority, First-Year Housing RA, Dance in Flight
International Program: Buenos Aires, Argentina and Hauteville, Switzerland
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: Definitely the people!! Pepperdine is filled with such genuine professors and students that truly care to get to know me as an individual. I always feel so seen and loved with every interaction I have on campus!
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Come into your college experience with an extremely open mind! You never know if someone you meet on a random day could become your best friend or if taking one specific class could alter what you want to do as a career. If you approach each day as a new start and dive in head first to all Pepperdine has to offer, you will truly get the most out of your time here!
Plans after Pepperdine: After graduation, I hope to be able to take some time to travel to new countries and see more of the world. I also plan to attend graduate school for Psychology in hopes of becoming either a Sports Psychologist or a therapist for young women.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Point Dume for sunrise!

Hometown: Portland, OR
Status: Junior
Major: Sociology, Secondary Teacher Education Program 
Involvement: Surf Club
International Program: Heidelberg, Germany
Favorite thing about Pepperdine: Study abroad programs, being within walking distance from the beach, and the community.
Words of wisdom for prospective Waves: Get involved in everything you can, and study abroad!
Plans after Pepperdine: Teach high school history and become a school psychologist.
Favorite Spot in Malibu: Point Dume! I could sit there and watch the view for hours and hours.