Academics Category
Registering From Abroad, Part 1: Housing
Apr. 24, 2013—When planning to go abroad for this semester, I was worried about lots of things. What do I pack? What will the other students be like? WIll I actually have free time to travel around Europe? How hard will my classes be? Am I going to catch my flights? But I can’t say that I...
Why it should stay on your list…
Apr. 23, 2013—In the process of making a list of things to bring to college, you might be wondering: Should I buy an iPad? I just got one, and here are a couple of reasons why I think it should stay on your list.
Group Presentations Galore
Apr. 18, 2013—I'm a science major, so I'm used to your average "four tests and a final" grading system. This semester, I was thrown for a bit of a loop when I learned I would have group presentations in three of my four classes.
Why Vanderbilt? Thoughts from a Graduating Senior.
Apr. 17, 2013—As the Class of 2017 will join Vanderbilt in the fall, the Class of 2013 will graduate and begin the next journey of their life. Instead of telling you why I chose Vanderbilt, which I have done many times (see previous blog posts) I thought I would give you the perspective of a student who is about to leave Vanderbilt.
Registration Woes
Apr. 15, 2013—I can't really complain about registration since I'm a rising senior, and we get the best registration days. I can, however, complain about the fact that I am a rising senior, and last week I registered for classes for the second-to-last time. And I panicked about classes for the second-to-last time. I feel old.
Time is a Fickle Thing
Apr. 12, 2013—It really is. Waiting until you slip into a comfortable pace of undulating routine, it creeps up, unbeknownst to you, and assaults you with all its might, leaving you dazed and confused, so much so that you can’t wonder what has happened, and all you can do is lament the fact that as soon as...
On being a class registration whiz…
Apr. 11, 2013—When you want all the classes...this is how to take advantage of your (registration) window of opportunity
Pre Med? Vanderbilt is the Answer
Apr. 3, 2013—If medical school is part of the plan, Vanderbilt should also be part of your plan. Why? Read on.
Special Access to the Colosseum
Apr. 2, 2013—Special access to the Colosseum. Lions and tigers and Joaquin Phoenix, oh my!
What Will You Be?
Apr. 2, 2013—Like Nathan, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2017. As I prepare to graduate in about a month, I envy your position right now, getting ready to start a crazy and fun learning and growing experience (aka college). From his original post, Nathan has inspired me to think about ways...
Class of 2017 – What Will You Be?
Apr. 1, 2013—So, you’re in. Congratulations! You’ve overcome some of the toughest admissions odds in the nation to earn that shiny brochure and the acceptance letter you’ll hold onto for your scrapbook (if you’re into scrapbooking). Now that you’ve scaled that mountain, though, and the path to Vanderbilt is fully paved ahead of you… why come?