‘VUceptor’
Dealing with Rejection at Vanderbilt
Feb. 17, 2019— As a prospective student at Vanderbilt (or even someone who’s been here awhile), it can often seem as if everyone here is perfect: amazing grades, leadership roles in many different organizations, and successful in almost everything they do. Some people, myself included, have even come to expect favorable outcomes because we haven’t had to...
Why Apply? Student Perspectives on Applying to VU
Nov. 8, 2016—As a Vanderbilt alumna, Class of 2014, I am often asked by prospective students, “Why did you apply to Vanderbilt?” The truth is there were a lot of things that drew me to Vanderbilt University: the gorgeous campus, the residential life, Vanderbilt’s proximity to the vibrant city of Nashville, the academics that would challenge beyond...
Day One.
Jun. 30, 2015—Summer is in full swing and I miss my Vanderbilt so much that I’m not sure what to do with myself. Luckily, I have all of you amazing Inside ‘Dores readers, who have been sending me awesome emails that give me permission to ramble about my school, even when I’m on break (keep them coming...
Keep Calm and Apply
Mar. 1, 2015—As my fellow blogger James mentioned, February is the time to apply for many different positions. For many college students, this is the the time to send in applications for jobs, graduate schools and internships. Apart from these external applications, there are many positions at Vanderbilt itself which have deadlines towards the end of the...
Visions: My First Vanderbilt Family
Nov. 17, 2014—Visions: A tradition I am going to miss.
Chin Up, Anchor Down
Sep. 17, 2013—Luckily I have yet to succumb to the sophomore slump, and looking back at the last month or so, I actually could not be happier to be back in this place of intellectual and social vitality, where racial appropriation in the latest pop music video is typical breakfast conversation, and long nights are trekked in...
Getting Started
Aug. 20, 2012—Move-in day has come and gone, and the first years are beginning to settle into their new rooms on the Commons. The weather is mild, the meal plan has started (to prevent starvation by hungry upperclassmen), and the first day of classes starts in about 36 hours. Apart from the annual advent of academics, this...
It’s a quiet Friday morning on The Commons
Nov. 21, 2009—It’s a quiet Friday morning on The Commons. The campus is pausing for a week-long Thanksgiving Break that begins tomorrow. Many people are headed home. Others, especially students who live abroad, will stay here or travel elsewhere in the United States. Hard to believe that it’s “only” been twelve weeks since the semester began in...