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Send us yo questions (yo)
Jun. 23, 2017—Email your questions about anything, because we know it all (obviously). :) Even if we don't, we can always find someone who does.
Christian Communities: Coming Soon!
Jun. 23, 2017—A brief, brief summary about the Christian communities and a promise. <3
Be Real. Be Very Real. (The 10th Thing I learned Sophomore Year)
Jun. 4, 2017—Look past that curated Instagram and follow these Tips For Being Real
Literally Everything about Academics (Or, How to Succeed at General Chemistry)
May. 29, 2017—Being real about grades, those people with the detailed excel spreadsheets, The Upperclassmen, and of course, General Chemistry. What would be a post without it?
God, Me, and Vanderbilt (The 11th Thing I Learned Sophomore Year)
May. 15, 2017—God is a crazy being, and life at Vanderbilt has been a roller coaster I never though it would be. Regardless of where you are on your faith journey, regardless of whether you believe in God, you're not sure, or you know for sure that he doesn't exist, I know you know that life is a precious thing. This is what this post is all about.
I’m Back! With… The Eleven Things I learned Sophomore Year
May. 15, 2017—Sophomore year hit me hard, but sometimes, the hardest hits make the biggest impacts for the better. Welcome to a new series: The Eleven Things I learned Sophomore Year
Vandy-versary
Apr. 26, 2017—I had a big anniversary that snuck up on me a few weeks ago. No, it was not with a romantic partner — it was with Vanderbilt. On April 13, 2015 (which forever be kept in my mind because it also happens to be my brother’s birthday), I got a warm and personalized acceptance e-mail from...
Ins and Outs of Transfer Student Orientation
Apr. 10, 2017—This just in — the new Transfer Student Leaders (TSLs) have been selected for the fall semester! This dynamic and dedicated group includes 19 newbies and 7 returners. These students are the primary pioneers to help design and execute Transfer Orientation, as well as guide a group of new transfer students through their first months acclimating to...
Ceilings
Apr. 9, 2017—I’m terrified of ceilings. It’s an odd sentiment, right? People are afraid of heights, but ceilings protect them. Ceilings equate to security; they place a limit on what one can experience, potentially shielding one from the unknown. I chose Vanderbilt for a few main reasons. The highlight was the incredible financial aid package the University was...
(A Few of) My Favorite Things
Mar. 10, 2017—Hi all! My name is Ruth, and I’m a sophomore in the Blair School of Music double majoring in Harp Performance and Public Policy Studies. I love Vanderbilt and have a passion for making the first-year experience and college transition period as easy as possible! I hope to give you some valuable information about Vandy and...
Why I Chose Vanderbilt
Mar. 6, 2017—One question I get asked a lot is, “Why did you choose to fly across the country to attend Vandy?” Granted, this question is pretty valid because I live in sunny California, and I’m infamous for disliking precipitation of any kind. However, I’ve gotten used to my umbrella and rain boots, because Vanderbilt has allowed...
Meet our newest bloggers!
Mar. 3, 2017—We just finished our recruitment season for Inside ‘Dores this semester, and I am so excited to introduce our newest bloggers to you! ________________________________________________________ Name: Alex Rains Hometown: Richmond, Kentucky Class of: 2020 Major(s): Neuroscience and Psychology on the Pre-medical track Minor(s): Human and Organizational Development or Medicine, Health and Society or maybe French. I haven’t quite...