September, 2016
Reflecting on the First Home Tailgate!
Sep. 23, 2016—When I sat down to write, the first thing that came to my mind that made me smile was tailgating that first Thursday!
How, When, and Why to Contact Your Admissions Counselor
Sep. 23, 2016—Every admissions cycle, we in the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Admissions communicate with a very high volume of incredibly talented students. Since we see it as our mission to seek highly intellectually curious, academically talented students who will contribute to campus life and the community beyond Vanderbilt, we also value personal attention within the context...
The Obligatory Philosophical Post
Sep. 17, 2016—Where do I even begin? I could ramble on about how nice it is to return to campus (though I’ve been back for nearly a month at this point), how despite the humidity and the heat, which now fade quite pleasantly into early autumn, I find no fault in this place, and how my classes...
Being sick AND INJURED?!
Sep. 14, 2016—Now that we’re a few weeks into the semester, Vanderbilt students are getting the true college welcome: the Commons Plague. Even though I am a sophomore, I was not immune this year, and the sniffles, sore throat, and fevers have begun. Getting sick is an almost inescapable part of communal living – you’re close to...
Fall Visit Opportunities
Sep. 13, 2016—Fall is a perfect time to plan a college visit, whether you are just starting to think about your school options or are in the final stages of deciding where to apply. At Vanderbilt we offer 4 excellent visit options to help you learn more about life as a Commodore: Daily information session and campus...
A Rower’s Perspective
Sep. 9, 2016—Just two short months ago, I was sitting at the start line at nationals with four girls behind me and four in front of me. The next seven minutes were something we had all thought about and trained for throughout the past year. Before I knew it, the officials started the race and we were...
What’s in a Semester?
Sep. 7, 2016—A comprehensive list and description of all my fall semester classes!