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Captain Philips and the John Rich Hunger Games.

Dec. 9, 2013—I know that title is a bit of a mouthful but read on to know why. So I was sitting down a few days ago and I got thinking about all that’s happened this semester. My conclusion: Vandy wants me to have as much fun as possible. So earlier on this semester I had the...

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The Sound of Music Remixed: The Saga That Was Picking My Classes

Dec. 8, 2013—I’ve recently been inspired by Carrie Underwood’s live TV performance in the Sound of Music, so I now proudly, unabashedly present my own recreation of one of my favorite songs from this magical musical, all about picking my schedule. Also, I address how I settled on my schedule for my first two semesters at Vandy. Happy Holidays. Happy Finals-Procrastinating. Happy Reading.

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Bluebird Cafe Extravaganza!

Dec. 8, 2013—Heather finally gets to go to Bluebird Cafe!

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‘re Your Tour Guides

Dec. 7, 2013—Giving tours is one of my favorite things to do on campus. Not only do I get a chance to stand in front of a crowd of prospective students and their parents and younger siblings (and sometimes their uncles, cousins, and grandparents) and tell them all the ways in which Vanderbilt is the awesome school...

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Exploring Nashville: some highlights of my first semester adventures

Dec. 7, 2013—Some fun places I've been in my first few months here at Nashville. Confession: I chose not to include the restaurants because they deserve their own blog post. But here is some extra incentive to come visit Vanderbilt, as if you needed it.

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ED1 Anxiety Attacks

Dec. 4, 2013—I know you early decision-ers are freaking out, and I am here to tell you to stop it.

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Trivial Matters

Dec. 3, 2013—Taking down trash-talkers one trivia question and pizza slice at a time.

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Sigma Phi Lambda!

Dec. 1, 2013—So I found this outdated post today, and realized that I never shared it with everyone! Since the information is particularly relevant as students will think about rushing next semester, I wanted to share it regardless! Hope you enjoy my ramblings about joining a Christian sorority!

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I Can Cook Things!

Nov. 30, 2013—Starting new Thanksgiving traditions that involve me cooking...a lot.

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Why Vanderbilt?

Nov. 29, 2013—I perfectly remember this time of year last year. It was November and I was almost ready to submit my college applications, but was I really? In fact, I didn’t submit Anything until 3 hours before the deadline, which was stupid, I know, but I needed all the time I could have to revise and...

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‘S ICE CREAM!

Nov. 18, 2013—Do you like lo mein? Do you like ice cream? Do you like me? Then boy do we have the blog post for you!

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A Rocking Sunday in Nashville

Nov. 14, 2013—Last Sunday night, I spent a couple of hours at a bar in downtown Nashville, chatting with musicians and making full use of my eardrums. Later I found myself practically stranded across town from campus. But this proved to be a memorable adventure, all in the name of taking advantage of being in Nashville.

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