Studying Category
How to Survive Finals
Nov. 30, 2012—In exactly a week from now, I will be finished with classes and preparing for finals. Finals are stressful, and they require extensive amounts of studying. However, there are a few perks on Vanderbilt’s campus that make finals week not so awful.
A Major Decision
Nov. 26, 2012—With the semester coming to a close, the deadline day to declare a major is swiftly approaching...
Thanksgiving Break Coming to a Close
Nov. 24, 2012—Thanksgiving Break marks the first time I have been home in over 3 months… that’s a fourth of a year!
First Post/ I’m Going to Rome!
Nov. 20, 2012—Well, this is my first blog post of the semester, so I should explain why I’ve been so busy. This semester, I spent much of my time working on an application to study abroad. Working on writing samples and paperwork for this process was definitely time consuming considering I have regular schoolwork as well, but...
Course Considerations
Oct. 25, 2012—It's that time of the year—registration for the spring semester is fast approaching!
Dinner and Downton
Oct. 22, 2012—A few nights ago, fellow blogger Victoria and I took a couple of hours out of the the madness that is our schedules to just relax, make dinner, and watch some Downton Abbey.
Note to self: slow down
Sep. 13, 2012—Four weeks into the semester. By now, most of us are probably already busy taking our first test or handing in that first essay assignment for class. As professors slowly start picking up the pace of the semester by increasing our workload, a lot of us can't help but let the stress accumulate. Anxiety level? Very high. Things on my to-do list for the weekend? Very full.
Enriching a Course
Sep. 12, 2012—Today, I was officially approved to enrich a course. Enriching a course is the College of Arts and Science is only available to College Scholars, a title that I was luckily enough to earn with my acceptance to Vanderbilt. We have the unique opportunity to graduate with honors in the College of Arts and Sciences, which is similar to graduating with honors in your major.
Vandy Homecoming
Sep. 3, 2012—After an extended hiatus, I’m back! If I don’t look familiar anymore, it’s because I spent the spring semester studying abroad in Dakar, Senegal!
The First Week of Classes
Aug. 29, 2012—Only one week in, but it already feels like I'm home
“If I knew then what I know now…”
Aug. 20, 2012—Today, I partook in a first-year orientation panel themed “If I knew then what I know now…” Dr. Karen Campell, one of the Deans of Undergraduate Education invited several upperclassmen to give 1-2 suggestions to the first-years and then participate in a Q&A session.
VUSRP Presentations
Aug. 6, 2012—I’ve blogged a lot in the past about the undergraduate research I do at Vanderbilt. More recently, how I am currently participating in VUSRP and what day-to-day life is like in the lab. My research this summer is culminating in a 10 minutes PowerPoint presentation and a Poster Session Day during the fall semester. Here’s...