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Back in the Nash

Jun. 12, 2013—After a relaxing month in Naples, I was ready to get back into the swing of something–and that something happens to be Nashville! This is the first summer I’ve gone back to the city, and I’m so excited to share with you all what I’m doing while here! First off, as Caitlyn mentioned, we’re roomies...

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Off to Bilmore we go!

Jun. 12, 2013—Our family's fun visit to the Vanderbilt Family's Bilmore Estate!

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‘m Back!

Jun. 11, 2013—A little over a week ago, I packed my bags, said goodbye to family and friends back home, and boarded a plane in Los Angeles to begin my summer adventure back in Nashville.

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What I Learned

Jun. 11, 2013—I spent the past four weeks in Solola, Guatemala interning with Manna Project International. I worked with six other amazing interns and we were supervised by four long-term program directors. My time in Guatemala definitely ranks high as one of the best months of my life. Despite the lack of running water and clean meat to eat, I made some amazing friends and learned a lot about the world and about myself.

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The Freshmen Pre-Med Guide

Jun. 11, 2013—Are you about to enter Freshman year at Vanderbilt? Do you have plans of entering Medical School? I'm here to give you some tips and pointers as you begin your journey.

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Art Class in Guatemala

Jun. 6, 2013—So, today is actually my last full day in Guatemala. I plan on sharing a full summary of my month with you all when I get home. But now, I want to share an experience I had teaching art class this past Tuesday.

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Back at Vandy for the Summer

Jun. 4, 2013—Whew. After less than a month, I am back at my lovely home-away-from-home, beautiful and wonderful Nashville.

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‘m Gonna Pop Some Tags

May. 27, 2013—This semester, I had the opportunity to attend my first-ever sorority date party with my dear pal, Lauren, a member of Alpha Chi Omega. What's all the hype with Greek date parties, you ask? Here's the two-cents you've been looking for, from a non-Greek, costume-loving, incoming junior.

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On Leaving

May. 17, 2013—Ryan says goodbye to OUA!

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Hola from Solola

May. 13, 2013—Hola! Estoy escribiendo de la casa de Manna en Solola, Guatemala. Hi! I am writing to you from the Manna Project International house in Solola, Guatemala. I arrived on Saturday morning and have spent the past few days getting oriented. Solola is about 3 hours from Guatemala City. We live in Solola, work in a town called Chaquiya, and we 'play' in a town called Pana, which is on the lake.

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Summer Plans

May. 10, 2013—It’s been one week since the summer started and I have made sure to do almost nothing since then. I’ve been happily sitting around my house sleeping, eating and watching movies. It’s been a great relaxing week and there’s plenty more to come during the rest of the summer. However, it’s time to start thinking...

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42 Days of Summer

May. 7, 2013—Per usual, I must first apologize for my conspicuously lengthy absence. Truth be told, I was bitter that my “What Will You Be” blog, which I was sure would win me a Pulitzer, wasn’t Tweeted by @VanderbiltU. Now that I’ve had a month to stew on it, and by stew on it I most definitely...

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