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Phones Round Two
Jul. 31, 2013—When I first started working in Admissions this summer, I thought that my biggest task was going to be being trained to be a tour guide--and that was true. But what I didn't quite account for was the inevitable shift answering the phones.
An Army Summer, Part 2
Jul. 30, 2013—More than once in recent posts I’ve hinted at the great adventure that is the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). A 29-day getaway in the woods of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, LDAC is the culminating event of three years of ROTC, meant to evaluate all rising seniors in the program nationwide for the purposes...
Suite Escape
Jul. 29, 2013—This past week, Chattanooga became the destination for a few of Vanderbilt's finest.
Questions to Ask Yourself in College
Jul. 26, 2013—Questions I wish someone had told me to ask myself when I first started college.
Greek Life 101
Jul. 26, 2013—Thinking about going greek? Click here to find out about the process!
Restaurant Recon
Jul. 23, 2013—Once a week, the student workers in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions go to dinner together, in an effort to get out and explore the food side of Nashville. Each week we pick a different local Nashville restaurant, and in this post, I present to you--in no particular order--a list of my top 3 favorites so far!
Friday Night Lights
Jul. 23, 2013—If you ever get the chance to check out Cheekwood Botanical Gardens here in Nashville, I definitely recommend it. It's an oasis in the midst of a city with beautiful gardens, green spaces, and fountains that's wonderful to explore on a sunny day.
Race to the Top
Jul. 23, 2013—Apart from Vanderbilt being located in the invigorating city of Nashville, it is also located in the great state of Tennessee. This great state is filled with plenty to do as long as you look around and are willing to go out of your comfort zone. This past weekend, two of my friends and I...
The Waiting Game
Jul. 19, 2013—The waiting game is my least favorite game. But, sometimes, it is a game I am forced to play. This time around, I am waiting for secondary applications from medical schools. After I receive and submit those, my work will be subject to another round of screening before I hopefully receive invitations to interview. Here, I share with you how I have been passing the time.
The Fourth of July
Jul. 17, 2013—This post is long overdue, but for the 4th of July, I spent the entire day with my little, Megan, and her family exploring Nashville!
L for Lab Love
Jul. 17, 2013—Last semester, I was in a little bit of a pickle. I needed to take 2 classes over the summer in order to apply for the accelerated nursing progam in the fall. But, other than that, my summer plans where up in the air! What to do? I had been taking a class in the...