Pepperdine University Top Questions

It is super hilly, and somewhat difficult to get around. It is harder to get around when you do not have a car. Malibu is a dead city after 8 pm. So if you're looking for the night life, you must drive into LA.

I came to Pepperdine not knowing that it had such a strong faith base, which was a pleasant surprise. I came not knowing that alcohol doesn't define college life here, which was rewarding. I came not knowing that most of my friends would be Christians, which made my relationships challenging and meaningful. I came not knowing that Pepperdine floats in its own little bubble in Malibu, which works for me. But I don't wish I had known any of this--finding these things out and making them a part of my life has made me a better person.

I wish that someone had told me that great books colloquiem was the best class offered at pepperdine and is an incredible learning oppurtunity.

I wish I had more fully understood how to balance school, work, and my social life. Particularly senior year, there was just too much going on: capstone classes plus working thirty hours a week plus trying to find time for church and friends often led to nights of very little sleep. But what do you do? I wanted to succeed academically and spend as much time as possible with the people I love.

Nothing...I appreciate my experience.

I wish I had had some better direction in what major and career path I should choose. I wound up choosing a major that I love to study but that I dont want to devote my life to.

Pepperdine is not really a college town like you would expect, living in Malibu is like living in an alternate world. Everything is more expensive, but the advantage is that Malibu is very safe.

That you have to go out of your way to get involved, but once you do, it's amazing! There are some girls that really care about reputation, but you can't let it bother you. There are a bunch of diverse people and you're sure to find at least one group you get along with.

I wish i had a more accurate portrayal of the social scene prior to coming. It is possible to have a fun and fulfilling social life, ut it requires more effort than many would hope.