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May, 2014

Introducing New Blogger David Lazo

May. 30, 2014—Senior Admissions Counselor David Lazo is the newest member of the Admissions Blog team. Learn more about David in his first post!

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Lessons from a Departing Admissions Counselor

May. 29, 2014—The most important things I have learned in my 3 years in the Vanderbilt OUA.

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Just Another Day in the Office: Switzerland Maymester

May. 25, 2014—Hello dear friends! I am writing to you from the Monte Verita hotel in Ascona, Switzerland. Today, we learned about the potpourri of greats who visited this same mountain for the purposes of fleeing the confinements of general society while simultaneously seeking inspiration for new ways of living and learning about the relationship between the self and the world. Marsha taught us about modern dance from the Laban method, so we danced an impromptu movement choir in an empty swimming pool. Then we hiked for perhaps five hours, during which time, we visited a goat farm, sampled some of that farm's handcrafted cheeses and sausages, played with the baby goats and cooed at a few ducklings, and were visually astonished by the view at every clearing. Just a typical day in the life of a Switzerland Maymester student.

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Vanderbilt Class of 2014 – What’s Next?

May. 23, 2014—Our student tour guides share their post-graduation plans.

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So You Want To Be A Doctor?

May. 19, 2014—I know what you might be thinking—you and millions of others… Can it happen? Here’s how Vanderbilt has already helped to prepare its first-year students for the already daunting process of med school applications.

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Guest post: My PreVU Story

May. 19, 2014—Over at Inside 'Dores, rising junior Blake Insel has a guest post about his experience transitioning from undecided high school student to Vanderbilt tour guide, and it all hinges on his experience at PrevU, Vanderbilt's comprehensive summer campus visit program.

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My PreVU Story

May. 19, 2014—The college search process is not an easy one. Trust me, I know. A few years ago, I was in the same place that many readers may find themselves in now—approaching the end of junior year in high school, with a vague idea of where to apply, but no official campus tours to speak of....

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First-Year Registration Tips

May. 17, 2014—Just some advice I wish I'd had a year ago as I freaked out over the decisions and process that was "first-year registration."

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Regular Season Update: VU Baseball

May. 16, 2014—Hello sports fans; it’s time for an update on your #vandyboys, who wrap up the regular season with a big series against South Carolina this weekend!

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It’s Street Food Month In Nashville!

May. 14, 2014—Music City dedicated an entire month to the magical wonder that is food trucks.

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Congratulations, #vu2014

May. 13, 2014—Last week Vanderbilt held a huge celebration as some of our favorite students became some of our favorite alumni.

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The Final Post

May. 12, 2014—Dear readers, it's been a few very splendid years of writing for you--I hope you've enjoyed reading as much as I've enjoyed writing. This is very possibly my last ever post for Inside 'Dores.

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