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The Community in HOD
Feb. 16, 2014—We all know that Vanderbilt is one of the nation's greatest learning institutions. It's a hub of intellectual development. One reason why I love coming to school here is that in my classes, I not only gain that cognitive fact, but they teach me how to nullify the contradiction between learning and living.
Talks on Talks on Talks
Dec. 14, 2013—One of the best things about going to Vanderbilt is the abundance of talks and panels that are happening on campus every day on an endless lists of topics. There is always a lecture to be attended if you just look for it.
IJM Day!
Oct. 7, 2013—When you find a cause that you really love, you end up bringing into conversations a lot. That's kind of how I feel about human trafficking. It's a huge and heavy need around the world, and I have been SO ecstatic about getting involved with International Justice Mission (IJM) to help make my mark on this injustice.
What I Learned
Jun. 11, 2013—I spent the past four weeks in Solola, Guatemala interning with Manna Project International. I worked with six other amazing interns and we were supervised by four long-term program directors. My time in Guatemala definitely ranks high as one of the best months of my life. Despite the lack of running water and clean meat to eat, I made some amazing friends and learned a lot about the world and about myself.
Ehud Barak Visits Vanderbilt!
Apr. 8, 2013—Throughout my time here at Vanderbilt, I have found that there is a large emphasis placed on fostering healthy discussions in the hopes of exposure to a variety of world perspectives.
James Franklin Loves Vandy Guides
Apr. 3, 2013—Being a tour guide has many perks. We get cool swag (sweatshirts, water bottles, t-shirts), we get legitimate name tags and business cards (oooooo. ahhhhh), and we get to lead groups of 10-20 people around campus while bragging the black and gold out of the place we are privileged to call home for 4 years....
Billy Joel: My New Best Friend
Feb. 5, 2013—Okay, so he's not really my best friend. I did get an opportunity to see him last Wednesday in Langford Auditorium though!
Clean Air in Nashville
Dec. 4, 2012—This Sunday one of my favorite student organizations that I am a part of on campus, Students Promoting Environmental Awareness & Responsibility (or SPEAR), hosted a Clean Air Summit on Wyatt Lawn. This gathering was in honor of the Nashville MetroCouncil officially declaring Nashville a “Clean Air City.” Nashville joins 38 other cities, but is...
Catch-Up with Nathan (and Victoria): Chapter V
Nov. 29, 2012—This, the fifth installment of the Catch-Up Chronicles, is dedicated to my blogging counterpart, Victoria. May she ever attempt to be my equal. So, as many of you may know, I have a blog. I’ve been writing for Inside ‘Dores for almost two years, and it’s proven to be a great experience – I’m able...
Neil deGrasse Tyson visits Vanderbilt
Nov. 15, 2012—This Tuesday, November 13, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson graced Vanderbilt with a visit and a public seminar.