‘Abroad’
Three Truths of Junior Year
Dec. 22, 2017—Final grades have been posted, and I am now officially halfway through my junior year at Vanderbilt! However, this semester has brought with it a few realizations: I’m finally starting to feel old. I live in a Towers suite with four seniors and one other junior. This has really put into perspective how quickly time...
The Road to Copenhagen
Oct. 21, 2016—A year ago, I would have told you there was no way I was spending one of my precious eight semesters as a Vanderbilt student away from campus. There were too many things to do at Vanderbilt, too many leadership positions in jeopardy, and too many friends I couldn’t live without. I couldn’t imagine walking...
Emilie’s Declassified Abroad Survival Guide
Dec. 20, 2015—The 411 on study abroad from yours truly (not Ned Bigby).
Jae Goes to Bolivia [Part 1]
Jun. 3, 2014—I'm back. My adventures in Bolivia have come to an end. For the past month I have been staying in the city of Tarija, Bolivia where I have learned about the health care system within the country by observing several Bolivian physicians in both a clinical and hospital setting.
Registering From Abroad, Part 1: Housing
Apr. 24, 2013—When planning to go abroad for this semester, I was worried about lots of things. What do I pack? What will the other students be like? WIll I actually have free time to travel around Europe? How hard will my classes be? Am I going to catch my flights? But I can’t say that I...
Burns Night, Fiestas, Pedi Cabs, and more
Jan. 27, 2013—Hello again! This past week was filled with a myriad of activities! Wednesday: The food in Edinburgh is actually amazing (specifically indian, chinese, and italian) but the Mexican food is horrible (so they say). I was craving me some tacos and nachos, but did not want to make a taco platter for myself. So I...