General Information Category
Wrapping Up Freshman Year
Apr. 10, 2017—Hello everybody! As April has begun and May is fast approaching, so is the end of this year. Soon I’ll become a sophomore and next fall I will arrive to help move in and orient new freshman to Vanderbilt as a VUceptor. Time has absolutely flown. While I could tell you all about my possible plans...
Ins and Outs of Transfer Student Orientation
Apr. 10, 2017—This just in — the new Transfer Student Leaders (TSLs) have been selected for the fall semester! This dynamic and dedicated group includes 19 newbies and 7 returners. These students are the primary pioneers to help design and execute Transfer Orientation, as well as guide a group of new transfer students through their first months acclimating to...
Inspiration
Apr. 7, 2017—My favorite films are the types that make me think about life, that stir an excitement or yearning within me, that allow me to experience life in a way I have not personally been able to live out or hear about. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch two movies through Vanderbilt. The Women’s Center...
Vanderbilt & You, Class of 2021
Apr. 7, 2017—This April we’re holding more than 25 Vanderbilt & You receptions across the country and beyond to welcome admitted students to the Commodore community. Whether you’re still deciding about where you’ll spend the next four years or you’ve already claimed your spot at Vanderbilt, these receptions are a great way to learn more about life at...
How To Manage Stress Effectively
Apr. 4, 2017—It’s that time of year again. Finals are in a few weeks, professors are holding midterm after midterm, and upcoming recitals and concerts require hours of rehearsal. There are papers to write, applications to submit, and juries to practice for. At times like this, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As such, I thought it’d be helpful to share...
April Snapchat Takeovers
Apr. 4, 2017—We’re thrilled to be welcoming the Class of 2021 to Vanderbilt, and in honor of our newest ‘Dores, we’re holding extra Snapchat takeovers during the month of April! In addition to our regularly scheduled takeover Tuesdays, we will be handing over the official VU account to students each Thursday this month. These takeovers are not...
Class of 2021 – Regular Decision Summary Statistics
Mar. 30, 2017—This week we announced admissions decisions for the Regular Decision portion of the Class of 2021, and put admit packets in the mail to newly admitted Commodores. Those packets are on their way across the country and around the world to an amazingly talented group, and we’re excited to welcome them to the Vanderbilt community. You...
A Summer in D.C.
Mar. 30, 2017—Last summer, going into my sophomore year, I interned at the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center in my hometown. I had never really been involved in this type of advocacy, but I wanted to stay home over the summer, and oddly enough ZCenter was right around the corner from my high school, but I had never...
Differences Between High School and College
Mar. 29, 2017—So you’re starting to think about finally leaving high school and taking on the next chapter of your life. You might be moving across the globe, the country, or the city. You don’t know what to expect, yet you have so many expectations at the same time. Trust me, I’ve been there too. If you’re...
Spring Break: A Hop Across the Pond
Mar. 21, 2017—Vanderbilt’s academic schedule is a bit unique because our Spring Break falls one week earlier than most other schools, college or otherwise. While many students soaked up the sun in iconic beaches, I took a class trip to England!! I say “class trip” because this trip is actually a requirement for a class: Harry Potter...
MCAT studying… YIKES.
Mar. 14, 2017—Studying for the MCAT is not fun, but there have been some good moments this semester!
Commons Plague
Mar. 12, 2017—Congratulations on making it a full month without getting sick since starting the college! Oh wait, you just suppressed a cough, didn’t you? I can hear you sniffling, trying to catch your runny nose. Hey, at least you made it through the week you had three tests before your immune system finally gave out. What...