‘Diversity’
Unique classes — offered only abroad
Apr. 18, 2012—There are some very clear advantages to studying abroad — being in a foreign country, being exposed to different cultures, eating amazing food, traveling, and the list goes on…but there are also some fantastic academic differences that allow you not only to experience foreign educational systems, but also to take unique classes that you wouldn’t...
ASB “Hangin’ Around” in Kyle, South Dakota and Area
Mar. 23, 2012—*Co-authored by Samantha Orland* For Alternative Spring Break this year, we went to Kyle, South Dakota to live on the Pine Ridge reservation of the Lakota Sioux and to assist in a local elementary school. The 26.5 hour car ride definitely led to ASBonding, and the service made us feel like we could make a difference, even for just a week, in the lives of the children on the reservation.
MOSAIC ’10
Mar. 13, 2012—With MOSAIC weekend coming up in just two days, I started thinking about my own experience visiting Vanderbilt for MOSAIC two years ago, and how it helped me to decide that Vanderbilt was the place I was meant to be.
Masala SACE’s Diwali ~ Festival of Lights
Nov. 26, 2011—On November 5 this year, Vanderbilt’s South Asian Cultural Exchange group Masala-SACE put on their annual Diwali performance.
Classes in Poland, finally!
Oct. 21, 2011—How exciting! I just finished my third week of classes in Poland, and I’m the happiest person on the planet!
Going International -A Celebration of Culture and Adventure
Oct. 7, 2011—This past Saturday was one of those grateful days that reminded me how privileged I am to have the opportunity to travel, to live, and to grow. Almost everyone would agree that life does not function all the same staying home versus living abroad. Throughout the four years I have been here in the US,...
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Sep. 11, 2011—I now have a little sister! Not biologically speaking, but through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.
Language Barriers
Jul. 10, 2011—One of my primary classes was teaching high school students (age 16 and 17) English after their school finished. There were four teachers for a class of about twenty, so there was plenty of one-on-one time. And while our class was five days a week, we needed A TON more time to teach them. Teaching...
Guest Blog by Scott Moskowitz ’11
May. 30, 2011—Two weeks after graduating college, I feel I’m finally able to reflect on my experiences at Vanderbilt and the impact that four years here had on my life. When asked why I chose Vanderbilt, my typical reply is that my naïve seventeen year old self thought it was a good idea. Looking back, I can...
Mountainfilm on Tour
May. 1, 2011—Yesterday I returned to Nashville’s Main Public library, but this time there was no intent to study. Four friends and I went to check out Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour – two hours of short films shown for FREE Saturday afternoon. The advertisement for this event said, “These are films with a purpose – come to...