Immersion Program

Aliento students during the Summer 2026 Immersion Trip

The immersion program offers Aliento students a chance to gain unique perspectives on psychology through an international and cultural lens during the second term of their Spanish Language and Culture course (PSY 672A or 673A). During these trips, students attend different workshops and lectures where they learn how therapists from local areas work with clients, translate and implement psychological principles within their unique cultural contexts.

In line with the mission of Pepperdine, and perhaps the most memorable experience for many of the students, is their time spent serving the local communities and finding ways to give back.

Students also have the opportunity to enhance their Spanish skills while on these trips.

Beyond the formal educational experience, students also learn about the historical, cultural, and social contexts and their influences in the lives of local community members.