Lying motionless, my body tensed up as I could hear the careful, yet quick unwrapping of needles. A sweet older Chinese woman in a physician's coat methodically shuffled through the dim room. The supposedly soothing oriental music of bamboo flutes and wind-like percussion only heightened my pulse. An uneasy rush of panic engulfed my body. "Don't worry; you won't feel a thing," Dr. Lily offered. "One, two, three." "Okay. I'm ready," I responded while shaking. "Natalie, the needle's already in!" ...

A vast array of color flew over my head as jazz bands playing beautiful brass instruments whirled by. I marveled at the stately antebellum homes and the Spanish moss in the massive oak trees that seemed to sway with the music. Amidst the vivacious energy that filled the streets, the floats continued to dance a few feet away from me. Differing from the previous day’s Canal Street parade, I was amazed by how even with such a lively world-renowned...

I have always heard great things about SMU—my mom’s best friend met her husband at the Dedman School of Law—so I was ecstatic for our visit this past summer. The like-minded and welcoming students, many of whom I could picture myself befriending and boulevarding with, exuded an infectious Mustang pride. SMU affords everything that I desire in a school: an ideal size with all the opportunities of a larger school and an intimate community feel, an expansive...

Listening to a Club leader talk at lunch one school day, I felt an overwhelming urge to cry. Despite a profusion of emotions, I sensed a comforting warmness that seemed to embrace my body. I finally understood what my youth pastors had been talking about for years—God was talking directly to me through this senior girl. As she spoke, I heard Him telling me to trust in His plan that everything would work out for the best. I had...

Prompt for Essay 3: As a Christian university, Pepperdine expresses its Christian principles through all aspects of academic life and administrative policy. The university affirms that truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, should be pursued relentlessly in every discipline. Students, faculty, and staff members of all faith traditions are welcome to become part of the Pepperdine University community. Please tell us a little bit about how faith has influenced your life. (50-300 words)

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Get someone who can complement...

Research a specific activity/opportunity available at...

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Reach out to your...

Business Organizations,...

International Relations with...

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my internship...