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School of Public Policy Bloggers

Check out what our School of Public Policy Bloggers have to say.

School of Public Policy students are blogging about their life at Pepperdine.

David Andrade (MPP candidate '11)

Specialization: American Politics & International Relations
University of California, Santa Barbara '05
BA, Sociology

Hometown: Pacoima, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: Duke's restaurant

Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine because of the excellent reputation and the beautiful location."

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Christopher Carr (MPP candidate '11)

Specialization: Economics & International Relations
William Jewell College '08
BA, International Relations and History

Hometown: Peculiar, Missouri
Favorite Malibu Spot: Ralph's grocery store and Corral Canyon Trail

Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine because of the personal attention you receive from the staff and faculty. They all want you to succeed. I also thought living in Malibu would be pretty nice."

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Tom Church (MPP candidate '11)

Specialization: Economics & International Relations
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor '08
BA, Mathematics and Political Science

Hometown: Midland, Michigan
Favorite Malibu Spot: Anywhere on the graduate campus with a view

Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine because of the faculty and the location."

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Ryan Donohue (MPP candidate '11)

Specialization: American Politics & International Relations
University of Nevada, Las Vegas '07
BA, Political Science

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Favorite Malibu Spot: The beach near Malibu Seafood

Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine because I wanted to challenge myself and my beliefs."

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Megan Garth (MPP candidate '11)

Specialization: Economics & International Relations
University of California, Santa Barbara '04
BA, Global Studies

Hometown: Riverside, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: Undecided

Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine because of the reputable program. The location is great! I was attracted to the school because of the great internship requirement. This aspect of the program is really important to me because I definitely feel that it will provide the tools necessary for me to obtain a great position in my field of study post-graduation."

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David Mansdoerfer (MPP candidate '11)

Specialization: American Politics & International Relations
Vanguard University '07
BA, Business Administration

Hometown: Littleton, Colorado
Favorite Malibu Spot: Malibu Yogurt

Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine because of the great location, prestige, and the great interest I had in the classes."

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Heather Williams (MPP candidate '10)

Specialization: American Politics & International Relations
University of Denver '04
BA, Political Science

Hometown: Evergreen, Colorado
Favorite Malibu Spot: Coral Beach Cantina and Zuma Beach

Internship Organization: Office of U.S. Senator John Ensign, Nevada

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Summer 2009 School of Public Policy Internship Bloggers

These student bloggers posted throughout the summer about their internship experiences.

Michael Belina (MPP candidate '10)

Specialization: International Relations
University of California, Davis '06
BA, Political Science

Hometown: Concord, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: Zuma Beach

Internship Organization: Clinton Foundation, Rwanda

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Jeffrey Clayton (MPP candidate '10)

Specialization: American Politics & International Relations
University of Texas, Austin '98
BA, Journalism

Hometown: Mission Viejo, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: Top of the Graduate Campus

Internship Organization: U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.

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Nicole Hutchinson (MPP/JD candidate '11)

Specialization: Economics
Tulane University '07
BA, History, Political Science, and Women's Studies

Hometown: Calabasas, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: John's Garden

Internship Organization: Supreme Court of Uganda

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Ryan McBride (MPP candidate '10)

Specialization: American Politics & State and Local Policy
University of Nevada, Las Vegas '08
BA, Political Science

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Favorite Malibu Spot: The Pacific Ocean

Internship Organization: Senate Republican Policy Committee, Washington, D.C.

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Alison Tolladay (MPP candidate '10)

Specialization: International Relations
California State University, Fresno '08
BA, Mass Communications and Journalism-Public Relations

Hometown: Fresno, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: Paradise Cove and Zuma Beach

Internship Organization: Sustainable Bolivia- Centro de Apoyo Integral Carcelario y Comunitario, Cochabamba , Bolivia

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Harrison Wolf (MPP candidate '10)

Specialization:International Relations & Economics
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo '07
BA, Political Science

Hometown: Fallbrook, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: Malibu Yogurt

Internship Organizations:
Grameen Bank, Dhaka, Bangladesh and
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Department of Corporate Sustainability, Mumbai, India

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