Diversity Category
@TransfersofVU
Sep. 23, 2017—Each year, more than 200 new faces enter Vanderbilt’s campus who are not freshmen. They may be sophomores, they may be juniors, or they may have yet to determine the number of semesters needed to fulfill their degree–we are the bold, the brave, the transfer students. I transferred to Vanderbilt three years ago, somewhere in...
Spotlight: Disabilities Awareness Partnership
Jul. 27, 2017—Being a college student is amazing, but it can also be rough sometimes, especially so if you happen to be a college student with some kind of disability. That’s why this week I wanted to talk about support systems and highlight a student org I am a part of called the Disabilities Awareness Partnership (or...
Connecting with Administrators
Jul. 15, 2017—Chancellor. Vice Chancellor. Provost. Dean. College is filled with administrators with titles that may sound scary and intimidating. However for anyone thinking about coming to Vanderbilt, or who is already here, I’d like to take this post to talk about how accessible the administration is, which is super cool, because it means that students like...
CC: Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Jul. 15, 2017—"Along with the activities, OCF provides a great sense of fellowship and community that promotes faith, love, praise, and service."
Girl from the North Country
Jun. 28, 2017—A prospective student recently asked me about a personal transition I sometimes forget about–being a Northerner adjusting to college in the South. I am from Ridgefield, Connecticut, a small town that prides itself on its fall foliage, its membership in both New England and the Tri-State area, and the annual Memorial Day Parade down Main...
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.
Hindi & Urdu at Vanderbilt
Mar. 2, 2017—This year, Professor Elliott McCarter joined Vanderbilt’s Asian Studies department and brought Hindi and Urdu language to campus. I am an Indian-American who grew up speaking Urdu and Hindi, but I’ve always wanted to advance my skills and learn how to read and write. So, I took advantage of this new opportunity and decided to...
Gambling, Women, and Refugees
Feb. 5, 2017—You might be wondering what merits such a click-bait title — I assure you, one month here deserves far more attention and detail than I am able to provide, but these are some of the most exciting and heart-warming events I have witnessed since I have been on campus for my fourth semester! First on...
SAQ: How has Phi Lamb Impacted You?
Jan. 9, 2017—Welcome to SAQ, where Sophie Answers Questions! Here, learn more about Phi Lamb, the Christian sorority on campus. Phi Lamb was one of the best decisions I made my freshman year. My ‘pledge class’ (the people who go through New Member Education with) was about 6-7 girls, and I made some of my closest friendships...
Diwali 2016
Nov. 23, 2016— On 12th November, the South Asian Cultural Exchange (SACE) organized the biggest student-run multicultural performance on campus, Diwali. I have been a part of this annual showcase ever since freshman year, and every year I try to mix things up and perform a different dance. Diwali has a host of dances, such as classical,...
Sophie Druffner: My Life in GroupMe
Nov. 21, 2016—Since my phone is dead so often, GroupMe and email are my primary forms of communication. I’m 90% sure that everything in my life could be reduced into GroupMe, and actually, looking over this post now, I think that it has. (If you have further questions on the things mentioned here, check out the relevant...