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Why Vanderbilt: Transfer Students (Part I)

Jan. 21, 2020—As promised in Fall 2019, I am writing this blog to present transfer students’ answers to the crucial question “Why Vanderbilt.” My “Why Vanderbilt” series will feature more transfers’ responses around February. I. A Junior’s Answer Year: Junior Majors: American Studies and Public Policy Studies Minor: Sociology Hometown: Provo, Utah Intended Career: Advocacy and NGO...

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Application Advice + Why Vandy

Dec. 26, 2019—Hope everyone has been having a wonderful holiday season! Since it’s almost the deadline for Early Decision II and Regular Decisions, here are two last-minute application advice/advice during the waiting game that I believed helped me in the application process, and also my reasons for choosing Vanderbilt. 1. Be genuine and be yourself. This may...

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Big News…

Sep. 29, 2019—I got accepted to medical school!!! As I type this phrase inside of a bustling coffee shop, I still can’t fully believe that it’s real. It feels like not so long ago I was stressing about gen chem, into bio, organic chem, and biochem midterms without seeing the light at the end of the tunnel....

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Meet our advisor, Jay Watson!

Oct. 27, 2017—From the outside, any admissions office can seem like an impenetrable and secretive place where your fate is decided. Four years ago when I was a high school senior applying to colleges, I didn’t really know much about the individual people who worked behind-the-scenes and read my applications. So here’s your chance to get to know...

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Steps to (Summer) Study Abroad

Feb. 2, 2017—I finally submitted my application to study abroad in Europe this summer, and I could not be more excited! However, deciding which program to apply to was a big decision and took lots of consideration. The Global Education Office (GEO) at Vanderbilt was a great resource for me when I was picking out which programs...

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A Holiday Guide To ED1

Nov. 25, 2015—Stop stressing and eat pie.

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#TBT Visiting Vanderbilt

Nov. 8, 2013—Today marks one year since I set foot on the Vanderbilt campus for the first time. After four days in Nashville last November, I knew where I wanted to go to college. (And the first thing I did when I returned home was finish the application essays!) So why did I choose Vanderbilt? And why Nashville?

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