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When Your Mom Visits (Version 2.0)
Jul. 10, 2013—As I mentioned earlier, my mom was here this past week! Whenever my mom comes, we try and do some exploring--either a new part of town, or Nashville classics that I might not always have a chance to get to during the school year. Thus, I present to you a list of the things my mom and I did while she was here this time. Consider it your own personal list of things to do when you visit Nashville.
‘s Packing Picks
Jul. 10, 2013—Has the dorm-shopping craze hit your town/stores/formerly-sane friends yet, first years? Well if it hasn't, it sure will soon, and as my mother always says, "the early bird gets the worm"— that is, until the worm is restocked by Bed Bath & Beyond. Then you not-so early birds can get one too. Anyways, here are a few of my essentials so you eager-beavers can get started shooting those scanning guns and pillaging your local home goods stores. Enjoy!
Tips for First-Years
Jul. 9, 2013—After my own first year at Vanderbilt, I kind of forgot about the anxiety and anticipation that leads up to move-in. But, this year, with my sister preparing for her first year at Vanderbilt, and all of her friends leaving to schools around the country, my house is full of the same stress and nerves that I brought home three years ago. I remember wishing that I knew older Vanderbilt students, who could give me advice, or even just calm me down. Here are a few things that all first years should remember.
Weekend 4: Exploring Nashville Some More!
Jul. 7, 2013—Today, I bring you a short synopsis of our 4th weekend of Nashville adventures, complete with a rhyming title, of course! Caitlyn and I continued our mission to do something new and inexpensive in Nashville, and weekend four did not disappoint.
Shade Tree Clinic
Jul. 5, 2013—This summer I have been taking advantage of being involved in a very popular activity at Vanderbilt University, shadowing at the Shade Tree Clinic!
4th of July in Switzerland!
Jul. 5, 2013—First of all, I want to wish you all a Happy Independence Day! I was not able to be state-side for the celebration, but my activities yesterday made me realize just how patriotic I can be, and how that patriotism can be applied to your choice of university, as well...
Meeting Stephen Colbert, and more!
Jul. 3, 2013—The Colbert Report, a visit from my brother, Pride, and more!
Brevard Music Center
Jul. 3, 2013—It’s rather idyllic here at the Brevard Music Center, which is located in a mountainous region of North Carolina. This festival invites musicians from all over the country and the world to engage with each other for seven weeks in making music. This is an overview of the festival!
Weekend Catch-Up
Jul. 3, 2013—Sad to say, Victoria and I are already falling behind on our weekend updates--it's because there's just so much to do! In this post, I'll give you a quick update of our second weekend in Nashville before launching into our third!
What Now?
Jun. 29, 2013—If I am being honest, my blogging has been quite sporadic this summer. I am usually a regular blogger and I try to set a posting schedule for myself each semester. Thus far this summer, however, I have been traveling, which has left me with inconsistent internet access. Both of my trips were absolutely amazing (thank you parents!), but now I am back stateside for the foreseeable future. There is only one thing left for me do to this summer: apply to medical school.
Reunion Amidst Millions
Jun. 28, 2013—I closed out my May adventures by visiting some family in New York for a week. And along with family, I had a little reunion with a recent Vanderbilt alumnus as well!
The “Do”s and “Don’t”s of a Professional (Cellist)
Jun. 27, 2013—From the beautiful land of Brevard, I bring you some wisdom. We recently engaged in an All-Cello Studio class, where the four faculty cellists, including David Premo, Alistar McRae, Felix Wang, and Benjamin Karp, sat down and told us stories about the “do”s and “don’t”s of a professional cellist’s life. There