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A Series of Firsts
Oct. 24, 2014—Hey guys! My name’s Ishani and I’m a freshman in the School of Engineering. As an international student from London, England, my time at Vanderbilt could be characterized as a series of firsts, for example going to my first football game (a rite of passage, even though I had no idea what was going on and accidentally...
Ethical, Service-Oriented, and Supportive Leadership
Oct. 23, 2014—The first three sessions of EVOLVE covered accountability, collaboration, and communication, and the last three session of EVOLVE covered ethics and values, servant leadership, and identity and inclusivity. A Leader is Ethical Ethics, which we defined as standards of conduct based on socially-accepted values, are necessary to promote productive functioning and well-being of groups/societies (OSLD)....
So Fall Happened
Oct. 23, 2014—Vanderbilt let me do all of the fall things...for freeeeeee!
A Weekend to End All Weekends
Oct. 21, 2014—A prominent 20th century philosopher once said, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get". It's also pretty sweet. This weekend, though extraordinary, was not out of the ordinary. Every weekend takes me along for an unexpected ride, one that always manages to showcase many of the diverse facets of Vandy life. Join me as we experience the sights and sounds that this one particular trip took me through.
Fall Break Favorites
Oct. 20, 2014—Midnight baking and the love Vandy brings, these are a few of my favorite things!
After Midterms, A Relaxing Break
Oct. 19, 2014—Fall break couldn’t have come any sooner. After about ten days of study study test study cram test paper study test (a.k.a. midterm week), I packed a few clothes in a duffel and drove three hours east to Ocoee, TN with friends. We spent Wednesday night in a pastoral setting, and then found a camping...
Public Art and The Kefi Project
Oct. 19, 2014—It’s time to introduce one of the standout student orgs on campus: The Kefi Project. If you’re not familiar with Kefi, we’re to blame for poetry in unexpected places, water-bottle chandeliers, and so many parasols. The Greek word kefi (κέφι) conveys a spirit of joy, passion, enthusiasm and high-spirited living. I got involved in the...
‘s Guide to Froyo
Oct. 19, 2014—A directory of the hottest spots for Vanderbilt's coolest treats.
A Breakfast Breakdown at Commons
Oct. 19, 2014—When I was registering for classes for the first time last summer, I thought it would be great to sign up for the earliest classes possible, so that I could have the afternoons off. What I didn’t take into account, however, was the fact that I would have to wake up. Early. Sometimes, (okay, all...
OUA on Tumblr
Oct. 15, 2014—Exciting news: the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Admissions is now on Tumblr. Visit our Tumblr page and follow us at vanderbiltadmissions.tumblr.com.
‘s That Time Of The Year!
Oct. 11, 2014—A few pieces of advice for all the high school seniors out there.
First Time Honkytonk Line Dancing
Oct. 10, 2014—I’m no fan of country music, I don’t see the big deal in wearing cowboy boots, and I absolutely refuse to say the southern linguistic conundrum of “y’all.” And I’m from Houston! Ironic, isn’t it? Granted, Houston is probably one of the least stereotypically “Southern” cities, since almost every building is fairly new and consists...