‘majors’
Academic Exploration
May. 3, 2018—For 3 of the last 4 years, Vanderbilt has received the “#1 Happiest Students” ranking from Princeton Review ! While a number of factors have led to this accolade; I believe one important Vanderbilt hallmark is that our students are free to explore all of their academic interests. At this moment, you may think you...
Ask the Tour Guides: Favorite Classes
Nov. 6, 2017—One of the best parts of Vanderbilt is the academic flexibility you have as a student. Although you apply to one of Vanderbilt’s four undergraduate schools, once you get here you can take classes in any of the undergraduate schools and even have a second major or a minor in a school other than your home...
The Dreaded Question
Dec. 6, 2015—Why Vanderbilt is a great place for people who actually have no idea what they want to do with their lives.
Studying Communication of Science at Vanderbilt
Dec. 18, 2014—Do you have a constant craving to learn more about the world? Are you passionate about sharing other people's stories? Do you like science and communication? Then Vanderbilt has the major for you: Communication of Science & Technology. The possibilities after graduating with a degree in Communication of Science include writing articles for a magazine or an online news outlet, or working the communications/PR department of a science-based organization.
Research at Vanderbilt
Nov. 6, 2014—Research at Vanderbilt takes many different forms. Today on the blog David discusses some unique VU research opportunities and how students can find them.
A Plug for Biodiversity (and My Major)
Dec. 6, 2013—Dear readers, I have the best major. My introductory/foundational Cognitive Studies class, PSY-PC 1207 Minds, Brains, Contexts, & Cultures, just wrapped up with a final project about effecting social change. In the spirit of my second passion, Communication of Science, I integrated topics from my human biology class (BSci 105) to present the importance of biodiversity...
Interdisciplinary Majors at Vanderbilt
Sep. 30, 2013—Are you finding it hard to narrow down your academic interests to one subject area? Take a look at a few of Vanderbilt's many interdisciplinary options.