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My Winter Break

Jan. 6, 2018—Our Winter break is about three weeks long, depending on when you finish your exams. Christmas break is always a great time to relax after a busy semester. I use this time to catch up on sleep, tv shows that I’ve missed, and to indulge in home-cooked meals. Here’s a summary of what I did...

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Introducing New Blogger Zeben Ashton

Aug. 27, 2015—Hi y’all! My name is Zeben Ashton (Zeb), and in addition to serving as a Vanderbilt admissions counselor, I’m one of the newest members of the Vanderbilt Admissions blogging team. I look forward to sharing my insights into the college search and application processes.

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Vanderbilt and You

Mar. 26, 2015—Vanderbilt & You receptions help you connect with other admitted first-year students – whether you are still making your final decision about college or have already joined the Class of 2019.

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Above the Mason-Dixon Line: Part 1

Sep. 30, 2014—This past weekend, I did something I have never done in my life. I walked in new waters. Waters above the Mason-Dixon line. I entered the North: an eye-opening experience. Now you’re wondering, why did I spend a weekend up in the north? Well, I was invited with two other guys to attend the National...

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Summer Break – Student Blogger Edition

Jun. 25, 2014—Jay shares some digital postcards from the Inside 'Dores student bloggers, as they fill us in on their amazing summer experiences.

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A Real-ly Simple Summer

Jun. 3, 2014—The last time I checked in, I was moping around Hinsdale pining for school a measly thirty hours after I arrived back home, but those days have come and finally gone! Last weekend I made moves across the country (no, really, I moved) to the one and only NEW YORK CITY!

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Vanderbilt Class of 2014 – What’s Next?

May. 23, 2014—Our student tour guides share their post-graduation plans.

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From the Students: Academics at VU

Apr. 17, 2014—Find out what our current Commodores have been up to in the classroom.

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4 Things You Need to Know About Peabody College

Mar. 27, 2014—Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of Education and Human and Organizational Development is all about examining how people think, learn, and function as individuals and in groups and organizations. Today we take a look at 4 things that set Peabody apart.

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Meeting Stephen Colbert, and more!

Jul. 3, 2013—The Colbert Report, a visit from my brother, Pride, and more!

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Back in the USA

Jun. 19, 2013—Hello faithful followers, It has surely been a while since my last post, but I have made it back to the United States safe and sound. I left Edinburgh on the 25th of May (sad face), and since then have moved into my summer apartment and started interning in New York City. Leaving Edinburgh, and...

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Why VU? The Wendi Wang Bonus Track

May. 1, 2013—Sophomore Wendi Wang gives us one last set of insights into what makes the Vanderbilt experience so special.

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