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Housing Access
Jan. 2, 2016—Some students stay at Vanderbilt during breaks. Requesting housing access is really easy and has no additional charge.
A Look Back at 2015
Dec. 31, 2015—As I sit with my family in Maine looking out on the first snowstorm of the year, I can’t help but think about what an exciting year it has been for Vanderbilt and OUA. Our staff has seen another year for the record books, as we’ve traveled to almost every state in the nation (accumulating...
Hanging out with Vanderbilt Students, Diversity Edition
Dec. 28, 2015—Today we continue our series of Google Hangouts with current students with a discussion about campus diversity. The conversation includes topics such as student organizations, campus cultural resources, the student experience, move-in, and more. Check out the full discussion in the video below. You can view our previous Google Hangouts at the links below: Academics...
Finals.
Dec. 23, 2015—A lot of you can probably relate to this, but studying for finals was never really a concern in high school. I was always pretty certain about the grade I’d receive, but in college it’s definitely more difficult to get the grade I want. Also, the most annoying thing was finding out that an A-...
The Towers Suite Life
Dec. 23, 2015—There are so many images of Commons and first year living but hardly any of upperclassmen housing. Vanderbilt requires at least 3 years of on-campus living (barring rare circumstances), so I wanted to talk about where I live: a Towers suite.
Just do… Everything!!! (Status of Everything: 12.5% Completed!)
Dec. 23, 2015—Two months ago I sat down in my advisor’s office and pulled up a word document entitled “The Grand Plan.” We both laughed a little as I showed her how I had planned out the next four years, study abroad and all. The Grand Plan involves an Applied Mathematics Major, a General Music Minor and...
The deadlines are coming! The deadlines are coming!
Dec. 22, 2015—Yes, it’s true: the deadlines are coming. But fear not! This is no time to be stressed; this is a time to celebrate. Years of hard work, long nights studying, hours spent attending weekly club meetings, practicing for games, and dedication to bettering your community are all culminating in the beauty that is a complete...
Emilie’s Declassified Abroad Survival Guide
Dec. 20, 2015—The 411 on study abroad from yours truly (not Ned Bigby).
Welcome to Vanderbilt, #vu2020
Dec. 18, 2015—One week ago, we released Early Decision I results and welcomed the newest Commodores to the Vanderbilt community. Since being admitted, these new ‘Dores have been sharing their excitement across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the rest of the social media landscape. It’s been so much fun to watch! Check it out for yourself with the embedded slideshow below:...
Food Options After 12am
Dec. 17, 2015—If you like staying up late like I do, don't worry... you can find food.
Applying as an International Student
Dec. 17, 2015—The college application process can be an intimidating experience, especially if you are considering leaving your home country to study in the United States. Don’t worry, though, because our international admissions team has the tips and advice to help you through the process of applying to Vanderbilt as an international student. Here are the top...