Seaver Voices
From why they love Pepperdine, to the clubs, activities, and service projects they're involved with, students share what life at Pepperdine University is really like. Read the student testimonials below to learn more about life as a Seaver College student.
Pepperdine has helped Cadey's confidence in being able to balance spiritual and professional goals soar. More
Marley's deep and meaningful relationships with her professors are the highlight of her academic career. More
Sam's time on stage helped solidify his decision to pursue a career as an actor. More
Pepperdine's location near Los Angeles enables Nicole to make the right connections in her journey to become a musical producer and audio engineer. More
Sammie's time abroad helped prepare her for life after graduation. More
Nolan's participation in the Behavioral Ecology Lab has prepared him for a career in a field he is passionate about. More
By participating in chapel services and engaging on a deeper level with faculty, Bobby has found his life's purpose. More
William's participation in annual events like Waves Weekend helps him share his new home with his family. More
Hannah, a student-athlete, has found lifelong friendships rooted in shared experiences of leadership. More
Joshua found his desired combination of academic rigor and spiritual growth in his Pepperdine experience. More
Even as an international student, Daniel's global lens grew during his time at Pepperdine. More
As a transfer student, Brenda was able to find her home through Pepperdine's service opportunities. More
Elizabeth's experience in the international programs gave her countless opportunities to interact with different cultures and learn about different economies around the world. More
As daunting as the first year of college can be, Dawson's experience at Pepperdine allowed him to learn about himself and become more independent. More
Justus has found validation and support in his academic and social endeavors through meaningful relationships with his professors and alumni mentors.More
Savannah found professional development opportunities both inside and outside of the Pepperdine community. More
As an international student Jolee is passionate about promoting cultural awareness and respect on campus. More
Alexander finds a tight-knit community at Pepperdine where classmates have become great friends and faculty have become mentors. More
Mathew's favorite campus tradition is Dance in Flight because it is a product of the students' minds and hearts. More
As a first-generation college student Asa is passionate about education and studying the liberal arts. More
Heather finds meaning and motivation in the conversations had as part of the Social Action and Justice Colloquium with Dr. Jeff Banks. More
Avery was humbled and challenged while serving abroad as part of Project Serve in Puerto Rico. More
As a Religion and Philosophy major Heather is able to delve deeper into the history of the Bible and Christianity, as well as her own faith. More
Omari interned full-time at the White House and attended classes in the evening as part of the Washington, D.C. program. More
As a student Sergio has unparalleled access to the world-renowned Christopher Parkening, Chair of Classical Guitar at Pepperdine. More
Sarah made history at the 2012 London Olympics when she became one of two first-ever women athletes to represent Saudi Arabia in the Olympic games. More
Small class sizes, access to faculty mentors, the close-knit community, and ultimately her faith, led to Christine's decision to transfer to Pepperdine from a large public university. More
As an international student from Panama, Andrew has a new found sense of belonging within the diverse student body and is proud to call Pepperdine his new home. More
Getting involved on campus through student employment, intramural sports, and volunteer activities has led Alexis to find her community as a transfer student at Pepperdine. More
Jaime's year studying abroad in Florence, Italy broadened his world perspective and helped shape him into an independent global citizen. More
Daniel is a proud and deserving recipient of the Lydia Hayne Scholarship, which is awarded to one African student every four years. More
As a first-generation college student, Carmen is creating a new legacy for her family by attending Pepperdine as a double major. More
From serving as member of the Pepperdine Ambassador Council to leading weekly Celebration Chapel gatherings, David's leadership spans all areas of campus life. More
Kimberly has presented her inorganic chemistry research findings at national conferences and has been published in professional science journals. More
As a gifted spoken word poet, Demi is capable of commanding the attention of listeners with her self-composed poems about faith, love, and social issues. More
As part of the Washington, D.C. program Demisse interned at the White House and gained critical knowledge of global affairs and foreign policy. More
Wilson has found a robust spiritual community at Pepperdine which has supported and encouraged his spiritual growth as a member of the Church of Christ. More
Zach puts his Business Administration classes to use as a market research intern at CBS Television Distribution in Los Angeles.More