Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
Each year, people visit the Catalina Islands just to have a good look at the Pacific Ocean. For students of Pepperdine University, this is a usual sight. They wake up each day facing the ocean. Some of the buildings in the university feature Mediterranean architecture. They also feature some of the most popular structures like the Philips Theme Tower. This university definitely offers a more relaxing environment amid academic pressure.