School of Public Policy Bloggers
Francisco Barajas (MPP '13)
Specialization: American Politics & State and Local Government
California Baptist University '11
BA, Political Science
Hometown: Ontario, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: Zuma Beach
Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine because of the incorporation of ethics into the curriculum. Very
few programs actually go beyond the pure numbers of policy and go into how they can
affect others and really make you think about the reaosns you are trying to change
policy and how."
Yiwei Li (MPP '13)
Specialization: Economics & International Relations
Shanghai University '11
BA, English
Hometown: Shanghai, China
Favorite Malibu Spot: Anywhere on the ocean
Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine for its academic environment, small class sizes, and beautiful
views."
Read Yiwei's Blog (in Chinese and English)
Andrew Tung (MPP '13)
Specialization: American Politics
Carleton College '10
BA, Studio Art
Hometown: Oak Park, California
Favorite Malibu Spot: Coogie's Restaurant
Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine because I wanted a school that had the MBA joint degree and was
close to my hometown of Oak Park, California. The beautiful campus was a helpful deciding
factor."
Sarah Vaughn (MPP '13)
Specialization: Economics and State and Local Policy
University of Tennessee, Knoxville '06
BS, Human Ecology
Hometown: McMinnville, TN
Favorite Malibu Spot: Coogie's Restaurant and Zuma Beach
Why Did You Choose Pepperdine University?
"I chose Pepperdine based on the mission: where students are strengthened for lives
of purpose, service, and leadership. The School of Public Policy will allow me to
individually grow as a leader, as well as prepare for a future career in the policy
field."
Read Sarah's Blog "Be Healthy... How to Eat Right in College"
View School of Public Policy Alumni Blogs.