‘service’
Pencil Projects Makes My Heart Happy
May. 3, 2012—Pencil Projects is an organization at Vanderbilt that connects Vandy students with Nashville schools that have struggling students who need tutoring. My background check came back clean, so I attempted to teach 1st graders math!
1322 Books
May. 2, 2012—This past week, Vanderbilt’s branch of Care for Aids did some outstanding work in getting our campus community involved in an influential international effort.
Spring Break in New Orleans
Apr. 10, 2012—It's that time of year again where I share what fabulous Spring Break option I decided on this year, about a solid month after I went. It should come as not much of a shock to you that this break I once again went on a missions trip with the Vanderbilt BCM. This year, the BCM went to New Orleans, a city I had never visited, so I was extra excited to go.
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.
ASB: “A Day in the Life” in San Juan, Texas
Mar. 20, 2012—This is a little blurb about one of my best spring break experiences in my life. I participated in an organization called Alternate Spring Break (ASB) where students travel to different sites domestically and abroad to engage in a week of service. This is definitely a longer blog, but it doesn't even cover HALF the things I wanted to say about this great organization. If you are interested in learning about a unique way to spend your spring break during your time at Vanderbilt (because you should come to Vandy!), then read on!
The One Question Every Prospective Student Wants to Know
Mar. 19, 2012—Besides “how’s the food here?”– there is one question that is central to any prospective (or simply curious) student’s inquiries. I’m here to answer for you, in my humble opinion.
Mentor TENNISsee
Mar. 18, 2012—This past year I have started volunteering with an organization called Mentor TENNISsee. Through this program, I tutor students from LEAD Academy and teach them how to play tennis. The other volunteers and I work with the students on homework, teach them to play tennis, and promote dialogue about making healthy choices. I have really...
Strike Out Arthritis
Mar. 18, 2012—Last Friday was AOII’s annual spring philanthropy, Strike Out Arthritis. As I mentioned before, our sorority’s national philanthropy is the Arthritis Foundation, so all the money raised will go to Arthritis research, prevention, and care.
Girls on the Run
Mar. 16, 2012—This semester, I started volunteering for Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run is a national organization that teaches girls about self-esteem, positive relationships and healthy living.
Vanderbilt ≥ Home?
Mar. 11, 2012—Only one semester into my life at Vanderbilt, I already feel like a seasoned veteran. Here are my 5 Reasons Why Vanderbilt ≥ Home. No offense mom!
Delta Lambda Phabulous!
Feb. 21, 2012—This Sunday night was the second annual Delta Lambda Phabulous variety show, which AOII won with our hip hop dance!
Valentine’s Day!
Feb. 15, 2012—I was about to type that I’d had too much chocolate yesterday, but then I realized that’s not possible. Either way, I probably ate an unhealthy amount of chocolate because it was Valentine’s Day! Come on, all the sugar, chocolate, and baked goods are one of the best parts of the day.