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January, 2014

Surprise in Music Literature class

Jan. 18, 2014—After a long day I got to listen to a wonderful band in my American Popular Music class.

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Blair Salon Series: Singer-Songwriter Night

Jan. 18, 2014—This is my second time attending the Blair Salon Series at Dean Wcislo’s House. This particular Friday night was just as wonderful, and perhaps even better, than last time. When I attended in October last semester, the theme of the evening was “fairy tales,” including a piece from the musical “Into the Woods.” Tonight’s theme...

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‘m going to South Africa!

Jan. 17, 2014—I'm so excited about my trip to South Africa this summer. The trip is sponsored by the Office of Active Citizenship and Service. Throughout the semester I'll learn about South Africa and service, and then for the month of June I'll be living and working in Port Elizabeth!

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Visit a Class This Spring

Jan. 17, 2014—Did you know that prospective students can sit in on a class at Vanderbilt? Jay runs down some of the spring 2014 class visit options.

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You hit submit!

Jan. 16, 2014—I was made aware of something both exciting and infuriating the other day—apparently the Common App deadline was extended! Can you believe it? Back in my day, kids (well, senior year super-procrastinator Priyanka) had to slave through the holidays on those applications, and here I am now finding out that you guys had until JANUARY...

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The Last One Begins…

Jan. 15, 2014—I am now more than a full week into my last semester at Vanderbilt. That sentence is much easier to write than to really accept. So much still to do, so little time!

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Shootyhoops

Jan. 13, 2014—Over the weekend, I ventured over to Memorial Gym to watch the Vanderbilt Commodores play the Kentucky Wildcats.

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The Universe is Calling You to Nashville!

Jan. 13, 2014—Carolyn highlights two recent articles that list Music City as a must-see destination.

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Pimp My Gym

Jan. 10, 2014—One year ago, Vanderbilt Board of Trust announced that the Vanderbilt recreation center would be getting a new makeover. A $31 million makeover.

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Application FAQs

Jan. 10, 2014—Carolyn answers the questions our admissions counselors have been hearing most frequently over the last several days.

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Books Galore!

Jan. 9, 2014—One of the biggest struggles at the beginning of each semester is getting all of your new textbooks. This process is expensive, time-consuming, and difficult, especially if you don't know exactly which classes you are going to keep. You definitely don't want to buy them too early or too late. Buying your textbooks is like saying your vows: "til death do us part, class, because I have spent $50 on this book for you"...

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