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How Cool is my Math Class?

Oct. 10, 2016—I’m currently taking a math methods course, which means that I’m learning how to teach math. And it has been AMAZING.

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Juniors: An Endangered Species

Oct. 5, 2016—With so many of my friends studying abroad first semester, fall at Vanderbilt has been a unique, unpredictable start to the school year.

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My WORST college nightmare came true :(

Sep. 30, 2016—Not my proudest moment...

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Mythbusters: The Honor Council edition

Sep. 19, 2016—It's time to bust some crazy myths!

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What’s in a Semester?

Sep. 7, 2016—A comprehensive list and description of all my fall semester classes!

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“I was terrified:” The Weeks Before Move-In Day

Jul. 27, 2016—“Guys?” I looked around the patio table outside the frozen yogurt place. My yogurt hadn’t melted yet; the terrible heat of June had left Dallas. It was August, two weeks away from Move-In Day. “What?” Kristin and Alicia looked at me between bites of their cones. “Is this just me… or are y’all scared for college too?” Kristin and Alicia, two of my best friends since fifth grade, looked at each other and then looked at me. “Oh my gosh, Sophie, we’re terrified.” And then all of us started laughing.

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First Year @ Vandy: Expectations V. Realities

May. 14, 2016—Expectation: Vanderbilt is Awesome. Reality: #confirmed

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Nashville to London: Part 1

May. 14, 2016—My first adventures in London!

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Standing on the Cumberland Bridge (Status of College: 25% Completed!)

May. 11, 2016—The last night before I left, Carolyn and I took a bus into Nashville and walked along the pedestrian bridge (it’s beautiful!) Standing on the bridge, overlooking the Cumberland, we couldn’t believe how far we had come. As we looked at the lights' reflection on the river water, only one question ran through our minds: How did this happen?

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A VU into My First Year

May. 10, 2016—A recap of my first year at Vanderbilt!

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The More (Involved) Friends, The Merrier

Apr. 26, 2016—No one has time to do everything in college. However, what you can do is fill your four years with diverse activities and friends to get a taste of everything Vanderbilt has to offer.

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Study Breaks

Apr. 22, 2016—Here are some ways that Vanderbilt offers study breaks from finals.

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