Student Leadership Category
Sophie Druffner: My Life in GroupMe
Nov. 21, 2016—Since my phone is dead so often, GroupMe and email are my primary forms of communication. I’m 90% sure that everything in my life could be reduced into GroupMe, and actually, looking over this post now, I think that it has. (If you have further questions on the things mentioned here, check out the relevant...
EMAIL ME! (Seriously. Just do it!)
Nov. 19, 2016—I wrote this post because I would LOVE to answer your questions about life at Vanderbilt! My email is sophia.druffner@vanderbilt.edu. I know that it may seem scary to send an email into the abyss, but I am SO excited to answer any questions that you may have and I answer really, really quickly! So hit me up. Seriously.
The Vanderbilt Balancing Act
Oct. 16, 2016—Juggling clubs, greek life, classes, friends, and more... a day in the life of an average Vanderbilt student.
Standing on the Cumberland Bridge (Status of College: 25% Completed!)
May. 11, 2016—The last night before I left, Carolyn and I took a bus into Nashville and walked along the pedestrian bridge (it’s beautiful!) Standing on the bridge, overlooking the Cumberland, we couldn’t believe how far we had come. As we looked at the lights' reflection on the river water, only one question ran through our minds: How did this happen?
The More (Involved) Friends, The Merrier
Apr. 26, 2016—No one has time to do everything in college. However, what you can do is fill your four years with diverse activities and friends to get a taste of everything Vanderbilt has to offer.
Major Keys to Success: The Class of 2020 Edition
Apr. 6, 2016—The academic year is almost over, most college decisions are in, and high school seniors are ready to embark on their college journeys. Coming to college is a major transition, whether you live a few miles or a few continents away from campus. So, taking inspiration from DJ Khaled, I decided to compile a list...
#StayMadAbby
Mar. 20, 2016— “If someone from admission was here to take a picture of this room for the brochure, they would.” The truth is that no matter how diverse a university brochure is, it never truly tells the multi-layered story of each 1,600 person Vanderbilt class. Each student comes from a racially and geographically diverse background. Falling...
13 Things I’ve Learned from the First 18.75% of College
Mar. 7, 2016—I'm 18.75% done with college. EIGHTEEN POINT SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT. Number one thing I've learned? Coffee is always necessary but only sometimes desirable.
7th Annual Scene & Heard Fashion Show
Feb. 21, 2016—The Scene & Heard Fashion show is the Vanderbilt Public Relations Society's main event for the year. It benefits a local nonprofit organization called The Little Pantry That Could and featured numerous Nashville designers. The event went flawlessy and emanated Nola vibes.