Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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I. Light of Heidelberg reflect off of the Neckar River. 2. The guestbook shows a diversity of countries. 3. Foreign students enjoy a reception. 4. Visitors are welcomed at the Beach House. 5. The Heidelberg Castle Is a short walk from Pep-perdlne's Moorehaus. 6. Residents celebrate during the Heidelberg Herbst Festival. 7. Heidelberg and the Neckar greet VIE students dally. 8. Diane Troslno and Leslie Gibbs reminisce of Europe. 9. Fola-shade Sonuga, Andrea Dona-hoo, Rick Rowland, and Mle-hint Sato attend the reception.

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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.

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I. Latigo Bay Villas residents down ll up. 2. Seaver students dance at Tran-cas Restaurant. 3. Halloween foursome prepare for evening: Dwayne Morlng, Tom Akin, Jeff Bliss and Gary Fakhoury. 4. Latigo residents celebrate a birthday. 5. Dorm residents take study break. 6. Swenson 's Ice Cream Parlor serves as student favorite. 7. Students dance at September mixer. 8. Seaver student takes advantage of a weekend away. 10. Joslyn Plaza at day's end.