Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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MY OF LIFE. kicking back along the shore to the ocean. In a short time. Malibu grew into a community of beauty and relaxation. One Malibu Colony resident states that she loves living here because of its peacefulness, country-like setting, and the honesty of the people. Her description of Malibu can readily be seen within the community. The ambience of Baja Cantina exemplifies this peacefulness with its Spanish fountains and many plants which are conducive to relaxation and enjoyment in the company of friends. Life in Malibu, however, means more than tranquility. The fancy cars and presence of stars gives off an aura of excitment that tingles the spines of those who are visiting for the first time. There is also sophistication in cultural settings such as the J. Paul Getty museum where famous works of art by such artists as Michaelangelo and Rem-brant can be appreciated by appointment only. Of course, the beach is much of what Malibu is all about. Its waves are exciting and dangerous by day. but at night their quiet crashing on the shore is sweetly soothing. of the surf town. To someone who has never visited the community. Malibu suggests a lively town where the stars throw wild parties and the beaches are filled with funseeking teenagers. While this may be the case at times. Malibu is much more than that. The beaches and mountains of Malibu have not always been open to the general public. In 1887. Frederick H. Rindge. a wealthy easterner, bought this area, then known as Topanga-Malibu-Sequit rancho, which expanded over 22 miles of pristine oceanfront. Rindge's lifelong effort was to keep outsiders away and he was sucessful in excluding the Southern Pacific Railroad from his property. After Rindge’s death, his wife fought state attempts to build a highway, first by planting alfalfa along the proposed route and later resorting to dynamite. Her protests were carried as far as the State Supreme Court but the family’s finances were depleted and the government finally won. The Roosevelt Highway, now known as the Pacific Coast Highway, was opened in 1929. The rancho was broken up soon afterwards and development came Malibu is more than fun in the sun and stars in the cars. An old man sits on a bench along the pier. With his fishing cap decorated with colorful flies and his pole held loosely in his hand, the elderly fisherman patiently waits for a tell-tale nib- He is not exactly the picture that the of Malibu conjures up and yet entire person reflects the recrea-relaxation which is characteristic OPENING 17

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I. Familiar scene along Pacific Coast Highway. 2. Fisherman at Malibu Pier. 3. Seagull Is atop signpost. 4. Baja Cantina, a favorite Malibu eatery. 5. Don the Beachcomber, another seaside resturant. 6. Classic car parked outside Malibu Country Mart. 7. Surfer rides a wave. 8. Typical Malibu Colony beach home. 9. Local residents walk outside Fred Segal's shop.

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Studying abroad offers new experiences, new friendships and a new understanding of the world’s people. Cross-cultural programs such as Pep-perdine's Year-in-Europe program and those for foreign students offer many benefits. The best advantage of studying abroad. said Jim Atkinson, foreign student adviser, is the opportunity to broaden one's cultural and national horizons. Climate, size and location are the main qualities that attract more than 400 foreign students from countries ranging from Indonesia to Liechtenstein to the Seaver College campus. Many students hear of Pepperdine University through the media, word-of-mouth and U.S. Government Embassy libraries. America is a crossroads of worldwide education, said Atkinson. Studying in the United States does involve some difficulties, however. Besides dealing with immigration regulations, foreign students also experience academic, social and economic problems. Because of the language barrier. said Cyrus Sartippour, junior from Iran, I have to spend twice as much time studying for the same grades. The YIE program is another opportunity for cross-cultural experiences. The program, open to students who have completed 32 units with a 2.5 or better grade point average, allows participants to study in Heidelberg. Germany. In 1981, there were many changes in the YIE program. Dr. Herbert Luft, in his first full year as executive vice president. left Heidelberg after serving as director there for eight years. Dr. John McClung, new on-campus adviser, made several alterations such as requiring interviews. Highlights of the YIE program include field trips to areas such as Greece. Berlin, the Neuschwanstein Castle and East Germany. Students who have participated often comment on how they grew in spirit, confidence, independence and understanding as a result of the experience. Returning students share memories of Europe such as walking to the castle, changing of the seasons, apple blossoms. French crepes and croissants and German Ritter Sports (chocolate bars). Whether it be foreign students atten- ding Pepperdine or Seaver students in Heidelberg, all agree that studying abroad offers experiences unparalled by staying at home. Anybody can benefit from studying abroad. There are so many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for travel and growth, stated former Heidelberg student Diane Trosino.