March, 2017
Zeppos – Not Your Average Chancellor
Mar. 10, 2017—As a Vandy student, it can sometimes feel difficult and even intimidating to get engaged with the faculty. My first class at Vandy was a Microeconomics lecture with over 200 students, and I remember moments when I would want to ask a question or even just ask my professor to repeat a certain topic, and...
Divide: The New Ed Sheeran Album
Mar. 10, 2017—One of my favorite artists, Ed Sheeran, just released a new album!
The Daya Concert at Mercy Lounge Feb 26, 2017
Mar. 10, 2017—As I mentioned in my article about Mardi Gras, I made it to the Daya concert the Sunday we got back! And I am so, so glad I did. She totally rocked it! If you think you’ve never heard of Daya (pronounced DAY-ah), look up her biggest hits “Sit Still, Look Pretty” and “Hideaway” and...
THE 49th ANNUAL CMA’s
Mar. 10, 2017—Attending the 49th Annual CMA Awards last year as a seat filler!
(A Few of) My Favorite Things
Mar. 10, 2017—Hi all! My name is Ruth, and I’m a sophomore in the Blair School of Music double majoring in Harp Performance and Public Policy Studies. I love Vanderbilt and have a passion for making the first-year experience and college transition period as easy as possible! I hope to give you some valuable information about Vandy and...
Vanderbilt University Business Minor: What you need to know
Mar. 9, 2017—The day that many of you have been waiting for has finally arrived. After years of prospective student questions on the topic, we’re finally able to say that we do indeed have (insert drum roll here)…a business minor! This new minor, launching in fall 2017, will give students an education in the field of business that...
Why I Chose Vanderbilt
Mar. 6, 2017—One question I get asked a lot is, “Why did you choose to fly across the country to attend Vandy?” Granted, this question is pretty valid because I live in sunny California, and I’m infamous for disliking precipitation of any kind. However, I’ve gotten used to my umbrella and rain boots, because Vanderbilt has allowed...
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Mar. 3, 2017—Pre-med, pre-law, pre-dent…the list goes on, especially in the healthcare industry. Chances are, you’ll either meet someone who’ll follow the “pre-__” track or you’ll follow one yourself. I certainly did: I was pre-med. Whenever someone advises you that college is a time to grow, they’re not lying. But you have to be ready: growth can...
Meet our newest bloggers!
Mar. 3, 2017—We just finished our recruitment season for Inside ‘Dores this semester, and I am so excited to introduce our newest bloggers to you! ________________________________________________________ Name: Alex Rains Hometown: Richmond, Kentucky Class of: 2020 Major(s): Neuroscience and Psychology on the Pre-medical track Minor(s): Human and Organizational Development or Medicine, Health and Society or maybe French. I haven’t quite...
3 Ways to Learn More About the Student/Faculty Relationship at Vanderbilt
Mar. 3, 2017—“What kind of interaction do Vanderbilt students have with faculty?” That’s a question that we in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions hear frequently from prospective students and their families. Admissions officers can go on and on about our impressive statistics and rankings – like our 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio and our #10 Best Undergraduate Teaching ranking...
Hindi & Urdu at Vanderbilt
Mar. 2, 2017—This year, Professor Elliott McCarter joined Vanderbilt’s Asian Studies department and brought Hindi and Urdu language to campus. I am an Indian-American who grew up speaking Urdu and Hindi, but I’ve always wanted to advance my skills and learn how to read and write. So, I took advantage of this new opportunity and decided to...