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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!
Vanderbilt Part Two
Aug. 28, 2016—I am so excited to be back at Vanderbilt for my sophomore year. Over the summer, I worked as a marketing and social media intern, which taught me so much about that career path. As much as I enjoyed my summer, though, I was more than ready to come back to Vandy. It’s easy to...
Applications Now Available
Aug. 2, 2016—For high school seniors across the country, the college admissions process is about to get real. With applications becoming available, it’s now officially the start of college application season. Seniors, it’s your time to shine. At Vanderbilt we have four ways to apply: the Coalition Application, Common Application, QuestBridge Application, and the Universal College Application. We...
“I was terrified:” The Weeks Before Move-In Day
Jul. 27, 2016—“Guys?” I looked around the patio table outside the frozen yogurt place. My yogurt hadn’t melted yet; the terrible heat of June had left Dallas. It was August, two weeks away from Move-In Day. “What?” Kristin and Alicia looked at me between bites of their cones. “Is this just me… or are y’all scared for college too?” Kristin and Alicia, two of my best friends since fifth grade, looked at each other and then looked at me. “Oh my gosh, Sophie, we’re terrified.” And then all of us started laughing.
Road Shows Return!
Jul. 19, 2016—It’s time for the return of the Vanderbilt Road Show! Earlier this summer, our admissions counselors traveled to cities across the country for the first leg of the 2016 VU Road Show. In just a few weeks, they’ll be visiting more than 40 more locations, and now is the time to register. At Vanderbilt Road...
First-Year and Transfer Wait Lists Closed
Jul. 14, 2016—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has now closed the wait lists for fall 2016 incoming first-year and transfer students. We have emailed notifications to those of you who remained active on our waitlist in order to update you as quickly as possible. To all students who were placed on either of our waitlists but who...