r/Malibu

Hi! Im a high school senior from arizona, and Pepperdine has been my #1 school for the longest time. Its Christian community, location, size, and overall environment seem to fit almost everything I want. My gpa is probably the weakest part of my application, but there is substantial context behind it.

I’m currently interested in studying business or finance, with the possible goal of working in complex commercial insurance brokerage. I have a few questions for current students and alumn:

• How easy is it to make friends, especially outside Greek life? I want an active Christian community and a fun social life.
• What is Greek life actually like and would you recommend it? How does recruitment and sorority life compare with the traditional Southern rush experience?
• What do weekends look like? Do students stay on campus, go out, visit the beach, or leave Malibu? How necessary is a car in everyday life?
• How accurate was Pepperdine’s net price calculator for you? Mine estimated around $50,000 per year after grants and scholarships. My preferred budget is closer to the approximately $14,000 I would pay at ASU, including housing and food and excluding loans. Did anyone receive a substantially better actual offer than the calculator predicted?
• For business students, how helpful are the alumni network, internships, career services, and connections in Los Angeles? Does anyone have experience with finance, insurance, sales, or commercial real estate?
• What do you wish you had known before choosing Pepperdine?

I know that’s a lot, so please feel free to answer whichever questions you have experience with. I’d really appreciate honest opinions, including any drawbacks! Thank you!! :)