‘move-in’
Moving in for the Last Time
Aug. 15, 2013—Today, my dad and I left Miami Beach bright and early. We were planning to drive to Chattanooga and spend the night there before picking up my mom and sister at the airport early Friday morning. As it turns out, we were in Chattanooga by 4:30 PM and we decided to drive the final two...
Registration Open for 2013 Road Shows
Jul. 2, 2013—Carolyn offers details on this year's Road Show tour, which will cover 42 cities in 27 states.
2012 Road Show Recap
Aug. 31, 2012—Carolyn recaps the her productive, fast-paced, and somewhat gluttonous week of travel through Oklahoma and Texas.
My Yearly Arm Workout
Aug. 21, 2012—Being a soccer player, I don’t do much in the way of arm-muscle-building. I often refer to my arms as “limp noodles.” I’ve come to think of move-in as my yearly arm workout, and this year, I got an extra dose of arm exercise.
We’re All In This Together
Aug. 19, 2012—On Friday, the upperclassmen ventured out of Main Campus, ready and eager to unite for the Common(s) cause of Move-In! We received half sheets of rules, which taught us things like, “Hangovers aren’t fun at 6:15 A.M.” which was our appallingly early check-in time, and gave us pictured instructions like, “Squat to pick up boxes,” which almost inspired my friends and I to create a goofy how-to video. After a few motivational speeches from the Heads of Houses, we stampeded the Commons Centers to pick up our awesome Move Crew shirts.
A Whole New World: The First Few Days of College
Aug. 17, 2012—The day has finally come; Vanderbilt’s Class of 2016 will be moving TOMORROW! A year ago this was me, and while I was beyond excited, I was also very nervous.
Football Commodores are Ready to Anchor Down
Aug. 15, 2012—It's almost Carolyn's favorite time of year: The beginning of a new college football season. Here's what Commodore fans have to look forward to.
A Whole New World
Aug. 12, 2012—What to expect on Move-In Day! Less then a week! I'm bouncing off the walls with excitement for (or with!) you!
Travel Season Begins…
Aug. 14, 2008—What a summer it has been. The Freshman Commons opens on Saturday and our new class of Commodores moves in. For all of the excitement around Nashville and campus, the admissions staff is looking forward to the high school visits, college fairs, and student events held throughout the country and the world over the coming...