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Time for a break!

Oct. 3, 2012—This has been, by far, one of my busiest semesters here at Vandy, but I love everything I’m involved in too much to complain. 

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The Downhill Slide

Aug. 21, 2012—As Victoria said, after tomorrow we’ll be done with more of our undergraduate career than we have left.  I spent today enjoying my last day of freedom before classes begin and trying not to think too hard about how old I feel.

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My Yearly Arm Workout

Aug. 21, 2012—Being a soccer player, I don’t do much in the way of arm-muscle-building.  I often refer to my arms as “limp noodles.”  I’ve come to think of move-in as my yearly arm workout, and this year, I got an extra dose of arm exercise.

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I’m Back!

Aug. 11, 2012—Hello readers! This post comes to you straight from Nashville, TN. Yes, I'm back, and I couldn't be happier! My mom works at a school that starts this coming Wednesday but she also wanted to help me move in, so I was able to swing a few things and move-in early.

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VanderBabies (Part 3 of 3)

Aug. 10, 2012—Well, Janine and Pranjal, VanderBabies 1 and 2, have been exposed to the world of the Vanderbilt Admissions website. Now meet the final Class of 2016 student that I am interviewing, Justin Yeh!

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Odd Jobs

Aug. 3, 2012—One of my recent posts was about working as a receptionist for a few days.  In this post, I’ve compiled all of the ways that I’ve managed to earn some money this summer, without a steady job.

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A Vacation in the Sunshine State

Jul. 30, 2012—Numerous families make beach trips during the summer. My family is not one of them. We are definitely a family that prefers the mountain scene over the beach. Cold over hot. Foliage over sand. However, with the desire to do something as a family before I head to Nashville and my sister begins her Master’s...

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My First Two Years: A Retrospective

Jul. 26, 2012—With less than a month until I head back to Nashville to start my junior year, I’ve lately found myself thinking about all the ways I’ve changed (in a good way!) since I first stepped onto Vanderbilt’s campus two years ago.

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A Short Visit to Chicago

Jul. 24, 2012—This weekend, I took a short trip to Chicago. And I mean short; we left Friday afternoon and were home by Sunday night. Nevertheless, I got to visit my family, go to a unique Chicago hot spot, and eat at my favorite restaurants. Here is a recap of my trip.

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I love summer.

Jul. 23, 2012—The title says it all. My summer break has been much too good to me. While there is a small void in my life without my Vandy friends, being back home has been filled with wonderful memories!

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VanderBabies! (Part 1 of 3)

Jul. 15, 2012—Almost a year ago, I arrived at Vanderbilt as the only student from my high school class. This year, three students from my high school will be joining the Vanderbilt family. I personally have known these three students for a few years, and I couldn’t be happier that they are attending the greatest school on the planet! To help welcome them to the community, I decided to interview them.

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An Unexpected 4th of July

Jul. 6, 2012—One of the most challenging moments for me my freshman year was when my parents moved to Washington, D.C. when my mom got a new job. When I went home on breaks from school I was not able to re-connect with old friends as many of my other peers were, and I found myself missing...

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