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Roommate 102

Apr. 11, 2015—For most incoming freshmen, the idea of living with a roommate for the first time is a daunting prospect. After all, you’re going to be sharing a room with a complete stranger for the next nine months! Coming from England, where most college students live in single rooms, I was particularly apprehensive about the roommate...

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Roommate 101

Apr. 3, 2015—Okay, so you’ve got into to Vandy, now what? Amongst the many other things you need to do such as accepting your place, paying your matriculation fee and CELEBRATING having been accepted into the best school in the world, one of the most exciting (but potentially rather stressful) jobs is searching for a roommate. With...

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The Write Way

Mar. 27, 2015—My personal experiences with college writing (and why you should go to the Writing Studio).

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Thank you, Dean Wcislo!

Mar. 27, 2015—Vanderbilt gives its students so many opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. While the most obvious ones are academics and extra-curricular activities, Vandy also offers you the chance to develop deep and meaningful relationships with your professors. VUcept, which pairs first-years with a faculty VUceptor, is another great away of getting to know your...

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So I Heard You Got Into Vandy – A Brief FAQ

Mar. 26, 2015—First off, CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you’re as excited about Vanderbilt as I was when I found out I was accepted, that fateful day just under a year ago. But that’s a story for another post… Whether you’re 100% sold on Vanderbilt, or still on the fence, I’m sure you have like a million questions about...

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Movie Night, Maggie Moo’s, and Commons Lawn

Mar. 23, 2015—Welcome to the place where sunday nights are filled with ice cream, movies, and friends. To the Class of 2019, congratulations!

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I Kinda Like Mondays (Sometimes)

Mar. 23, 2015—There are four more weeks of class left in my first year at Vanderbilt. Wait, what? I guess it shouldn’t have caught me off guard, considering the fact that pretty much every adult I ever meet tells me that college will be the fastest four years of my life. Still, it’s hard to believe that...

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Welcome to the Class of 2019!

Mar. 22, 2015—CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NEWLY ADMITTED MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2019! Welcome to Vanderbilt; we’re so excited to have you!

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On Hanging with Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman

Mar. 16, 2015—What better way to kick off Spring in Nashville than my very first celebrity sighting?

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Spring Break Adventures

Mar. 15, 2015—Hey guys! As a Vanderbilt student, there are so many different ways to spend your Spring Break. You could participate in Alternative Spring Break (ASB), travel abroad, go hiking with the Outdoor Rec, join a service trip or just stay on campus and explore Nashville’s hidden gems. For me, as an international student from England,...

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How to be a (Vanderbilt) Hustler

Mar. 7, 2015—Hustlin' ain't easy, but here at Vanderbilt.. it's worth your time.

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Why I’m Totally Ready to be Back at Vanderbilt

Mar. 7, 2015—Don't get me wrong, every season in Nashville has its winning traits. However, I have an especially great feeling about my first Spring here. Read on to find out why!

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