April, 2012
Mayfield Madness!
Apr. 27, 2012—What joy comes from control of your housing situation! Plus, ya know, living with nine of your best friends and focusing on a project you all really care about, right?
Spring Game
Apr. 27, 2012—This past Sunday was the last (and only…) game of the semester for the women’s club soccer team here at Vanderbilt.
Why VU? Making the Most of Music City
Apr. 25, 2012—Vanderbilt Junior Seth Johnson tells us why he chose Vanderbilt and how that decision has shaped his college experience.
Kissam Pottery Party
Apr. 25, 2012—Three Sundays ago (I know, I know, I’m late.), my friend Shilpa and I got to paint pottery for free, thanks to a program offered to students that live in Kissam!
End of the Year Activities
Apr. 24, 2012—The school year is rapidly coming to a close. In an effort to go out with a bang, Vanderbilt has stepped up its programming. In addition to Rites of Spring, there have been tons of great events for students to enjoy before we head out separate ways this summer.
I Might As Well Be Living in The Sound of Music
Apr. 24, 2012—It's concert and performance season, and I'm not missing any opportunities to cheer on my friends in their musical endeavors. Perhaps one day their talents will rub off on me. Fingers crossed!
Rites of Spring 2012
Apr. 24, 2012—This year marks my second year of going to Rites of Spring at Vanderbilt. Even though I didn't know any of the artists coming super well, I love the atmosphere of Rites and the awesome meal plan food options (like The Grilled Cheeserie). Here's a summary of my experience that weekend:
Purple Bubbles, Dragon Parks, and Party Chains
Apr. 24, 2012—Sometimes in the midst of the craziness of finals, you simply must have a little bit of fun. Here's a tiny glimpse into the shenanigans I have been participating in for the last few weeks.
Planning Senior Year
Apr. 24, 2012—Second semester junior year is all about planning. You need to think about which classes are left for you to take to finish your major(s) and maybe a minor and to finish your general AXLE requirements. It is also the time to seriously think about what you want to do after college…Graduate school? Medical/law/business school?...
Yom HaShoah – Reach Out
Apr. 23, 2012—This past Thursday, the world celebrated Yom HaShoah, or Day of Holocaust Remembrance. Well, how is this related to Vanderbilt? Well, for one, Vandy has a phenomenal Jewish community on campus, but also, last weekend, I had an interesting opportunity that would not have occurred without the effort to create a connection with one of...
Featuring…FREN 215: La Provence (and more!)
Apr. 23, 2012—The French department at Vanderbilt offers many a course, ranging from beginner’s French to French history through literature to phonetics to more specific classes like “French Feminist Thought,” “Medical French in Intercultural Contexts,” and “Literature of the Fantastic.” A very cool advantage to studying abroad is that at Vanderbilt-in-France (in Aix-en-Provence), one can take courses...