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August, 2012

A Final Video Chat

Aug. 12, 2012—A couple of nights ago, Ashlin and I finished up our summer “book club” with a much-overdue Skype session and discussion of the end of The Shining.  (read all about that endeavor here.)

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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!

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I’m Back!

Aug. 11, 2012—Hello readers! This post comes to you straight from Nashville, TN. Yes, I'm back, and I couldn't be happier! My mom works at a school that starts this coming Wednesday but she also wanted to help me move in, so I was able to swing a few things and move-in early.

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Summer Research Close

Aug. 11, 2012—Thursday was the last day of my summer research endeavors at the Vanderbilt Medical Center.

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Dorm Decoration: Part 2

Aug. 10, 2012—I promised a part two, and I’d hate to disappoint. Here are more tips for making your home away from home feel like home (Ann pulls off 3 homes in one sentence a little better than I do…): 1. Customize something plain. Cover a bulletin board in fabric, paint old picture frames, or make a plain...

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VanderBabies (Part 3 of 3)

Aug. 10, 2012—Well, Janine and Pranjal, VanderBabies 1 and 2, have been exposed to the world of the Vanderbilt Admissions website. Now meet the final Class of 2016 student that I am interviewing, Justin Yeh!

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Let the Countdown Begin

Aug. 9, 2012—I finished my summer classes about a week ago, it is now August, and the countdown to returning to Vanderbilt has begun!

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Dorm Decorating for Beginners

Aug. 9, 2012—Well readers, since giving excellent advice and tips to first years seems to be a theme of the blog at the moment, I figured I’d throw in my own two cents (and take this opportunity to do another list post!). A few things you should know about me before we begin: 1. I like to...

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Vandy Chills

Aug. 8, 2012—Want another reason Vanderbilt is awesome? Today, they had their annual “Vandy Chills” day where they serve free ice cream to Vandy employees.

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Home at Last!

Aug. 8, 2012—I made it back to the USA. I’m safe and sound, but missing Peru terribly. By completely immersing myself into Peruvian culture, I learned so much about family, healthcare, and about myself. And now, I finally have some pictures to prove it!

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British Invasion

Aug. 7, 2012—As if you haven’t been hearing about London enough (I’ve been glued to my tv from 8-12 every night—it’s healthy I know), I have some more exciting news about studying abroad.

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VanderBabies! (Part 2 of 3)

Aug. 7, 2012—As mentioned in my previous blog, I am interviewing three students from my high school that will be attending Vanderbilt in the fall. I have already introduced Janine, VanderBaby 1/3. Now… meet Pranjal Gupta! Pranjal graduated from Auburn High School this spring as an IB Diploma Candidate and is attending Vanderbilt as a Cornelius Vanderbilt...

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