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Three months at Vandy: a reflection
Nov. 22, 2015—It’s November 22nd. Exactly 3 months ago today, I moved in to my dorm 7 hours away from home. Ironically, I’m not actually at Vandy right now. I’m sitting in my room at home in Gurnee, Illinois, but it still has been 3 months, and it is Thanksgiving Break, so this is the perfect time...
A Trip to Percy Warner Park
Nov. 22, 2015—A reminder that some of Tennessee's most beautiful parks are just miles from your dorm.
Hanging out with Vanderbilt Students, Nashville Edition
Nov. 19, 2015—It’s time for another hangout with Vanderbilt students as we continue our series of Google Hangout conversations. This week’s topic is Nashville: what it’s like to live and study in one of America’s coolest up-and-coming cities. You know, the kind of city that gets named to Lonely Planet’s top 10 Best in Travel 2016 list...
Movies for Homework
Nov. 19, 2015—To do your homework or not to do your homework-- that is not the question in this class where our homework is to watch films!
Life Happens
Nov. 17, 2015—With the Thanksgiving season approaching, there comes to mind not dinner or television but something (or someone) far more wholesome.
Vandy Gone Swank
Nov. 15, 2015—Vanderbilt hosted a super top-secret dining excursion, and, of course, I was in attendance.
A Tourist in my Own City
Nov. 15, 2015—Whether it's in Barcelona or in Nashville, take some time and be a tourist in your own city once in a while.
Merit Scholarship Deadlines Are Coming Up Soon
Nov. 13, 2015—Update (1/1/16): The deadline to apply for Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chancellor’s Scholarships has been extended to January 7, 2016. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships with any questions. The deadlines to apply for merit scholarships at Vanderbilt are coming up soon. Applications for the Ingram Scholarship are due December 1, 2015. Applications...
Random Roommate: Then and Now
Nov. 11, 2015—My reflections on deciding to room with a total stranger my first year of college.
Showtunes, Sweepstakes, and the Symphony (Thanks, Nashville!)
Nov. 10, 2015—In my continuous effort to explore every corner of Nashville, I attended a special Broadway-themed performance of the Nashville Symphony (featuring a real-life Disney princess!) and didn't pay a cent.
Procrastinating.. The Right Way
Nov. 9, 2015—Because even the most Type A people need some old fashion procrastination in their lives.
“Yo Zeppos” – An Evening with the Chancellor
Nov. 8, 2015—As we get closer and closer to the end of this semester, the Vanderbilt Visions program is coming to a close as well. Visions is a great way to bring people from different backgrounds, who might not have met each other on their own, together. My VUceptors, Bill and Melissa, are so supportive and welcoming,...