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Is it Dogs or Doges?

Mar. 21, 2016—It's a pretty common mistake.

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#StayMadAbby

Mar. 20, 2016—  “If someone from admission was here to take a picture of this room for the brochure, they would.” The truth is that no matter how diverse a university brochure is, it never truly tells the multi-layered story of each 1,600 person Vanderbilt class. Each student comes from a racially and geographically diverse background. Falling...

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Choirs and Culture

Mar. 19, 2016—Some weekends are more involved than others, but this one? Singing, pancakes, enormous essays, and throngs of prospective students? Oh Vanderbilt, I never tire of what you send my way.

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On Staying Informed From Inside The Vanderbubble

Mar. 13, 2016—Some tips on how to stay up to date and intelligent, even when college life is madness.

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I’ve Always Wanted an Older Sister: Sigma Phi Lambda, the Christian Sorority!

Mar. 8, 2016—Ten minutes before the introduction to Phi Lamb, I walked determinedly across the Vandy bridge and promised myself I wouldn't say yes. And then they asked if I wanted to join, and well, they were just too wonderful. And now I'm so, so happy to say that I'm a Lamb!!! Read on for why Phi Lamb!

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The Happiest Student at Vanderbilt: Random Things I’ve Done at Vandy (Christmas Edition!)

Dec. 23, 2015—Thus ends the first semester of my freshman year. I was my high school valedictorian and I failed three tests. I’m so completely ungraceful that I opened a door once and fell over; I learned to swing dance. I would have described myself as an “introvert” before coming to college; I’ve discovered I LOVE people.

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On Working Off Campus

Dec. 9, 2015—Whether you're applying for job on or off campus, working is an impressive way to gain more experience outside of the classroom.

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20 Reasons Why You Should Be A Part Of Vandy’s Class Of 2020

Nov. 29, 2015—Are you ready to be a Commodore?

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Diwali 2015: Inside Out

Nov. 22, 2015—One of my favorite Vandy traditions.

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Exploring Kurdish Culture in Nashville

Nov. 5, 2015—Getting to experience an authentic Kurdish meal (read: feast) through my "Food, Identity, and Culture" anthropology class!!

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Kappa Kappa Gala 2015

Oct. 21, 2015—It's that time of the year again..... KAPPA KAPPA GALA. From experienced ballerinas to doubly left footed beginners, the members of the Kappa sophomore pledge class came together once again to raise money for TAP, RIF, and Paso a Paso.

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North4Ever

Oct. 15, 2015—An intro to my first few months at Vandy!

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