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How I Learned to Stop Worrying about STEM and Love Liberal Arts and AXLE
Sep. 5, 2017—Freshmen moving through the motions of the annual Commons Orientation ceremonies may notice that many of their peers have chosen to pursue some STEM major, perhaps even under a pre-med track. At many universities across the country, especially those specifically catered to STEM fields, students are capable of focusing their entire undergraduate curriculum on these...
The Start of Sophomore Year
Sep. 4, 2017—As the semester is beginning and all the squirrels are welcoming you to campus, I am sure that the questions at the front of your mind are “How is Ashli starting off her sophomore year?” and “What is she up to this semester?” Well, to ease your obvious anxiety, here is an update on me!...
Back in the Swing of Things
Sep. 2, 2017—We’ve only been on campus for 2 weeks, but it feels like forever. I don’t mean that as a bad thing. It’s an awesome thing to feel as if you’ve never quite left somewhere. For me, this means somewhere is like home. And definitely, coming back to Vandy as a sophomore feels like coming home,...
Vandy Meals: A Day in the Life
Aug. 29, 2017—As a junior, a lot has changed since freshman year regarding my meal plan. This year, I decided to go on the 14 meals a week plan, while sophomore year I had 19 meals a week, and freshman year I had 21 meals a week. I mainly decided on this change because I’m living in...
Sophomore Year: some pre-thoughts
Aug. 13, 2017—Preparing to return to campus this fall as a sophomore is kind of a different feeling from how it was last year, as a freshman. This time, I’m flying to Nashville on my own and moving myself in without the help of my parents. Unlike last year’s random roommates, I know exactly who I’ll be...
Vandy Lingo 101
Aug. 12, 2017—I remember how I felt this same time last year. There was exactly one week remaining until I finally set foot on Vanderbilt’s campus as a student and hearing the Move Crew, which I’ll be a part of this year, scream “Anchor Down!” as I arrived on campus. There is so much about Vanderbilt that...
Perks of Being a Vandy Student
Jul. 29, 2017—Here is a nifty list of perks we as college students have! These are not all specific to Vandy but hey, not every college kid knows these secrets. HBO Go free!: Google search “hbo go student” and on the registration page where it says sponsor scroll down to Vanderbilt University. Amazon Student: discount on amazon prime...
CC: Cru!
Jul. 18, 2017—Thank you to Dara Craig, James George, and Kyler Russell for an awesome post! Especially Dara for organizing everything :) You rock <3 Cru, an inter-denominational campus ministry, is “a caring community passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ.” We hope to be a place where everyone has an opportunity to encounter the person Jesus...
CC: More about University Catholic!
Jul. 16, 2017—University Catholic: Open to everyone, welcoming to all!
SAQ: Is there a Christian community at Vanderbilt?
Jul. 16, 2017—Dear Sophie, I’m an incoming freshman, and I’m wondering about the Christian community at Vanderbilt. I’ve never really been part of a youth group or bible study, so I’m not sure what to expect. What’s the Christian community like at Vanderbilt? I answered this question through this post, but I wanted to have more of...
CC: Vanderbilt’s Christian Communities!
Jul. 15, 2017—Every Christian ministry is full of people searching too, and each ministry is loving and accepting. Find out more about them through the links in this post!
CC: Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Jul. 15, 2017—"Along with the activities, OCF provides a great sense of fellowship and community that promotes faith, love, praise, and service."