‘Diversity’
Ask the Tour Guides: What surprised you?
Dec. 7, 2017—No matter how much research you do about a college—through virtual tours, browsing the website, or visiting campus—there will always be something that surprises you once you become a student there! For this post we asked the tour guides (and one of student workers, Gwen!) to tell us: What surprised you the most about Vanderbilt?...
Ask the Tour Guides: Moving to Nashville
Oct. 30, 2017—You can find answers to all kinds of questions on our website, but sometimes there is no substitute for hearing from a current student. In our “Ask the Tour Guides” series we will ask some of our tour guides to answer commonly asked questions about the student experience at Vanderbilt. For our first post we...
Hanging out with Vanderbilt Students, Diversity Edition
Dec. 28, 2015—Today we continue our series of Google Hangouts with current students with a discussion about campus diversity. The conversation includes topics such as student organizations, campus cultural resources, the student experience, move-in, and more. Check out the full discussion in the video below. You can view our previous Google Hangouts at the links below: Academics...
QuestBridge National College Match Application Due Friday
Sep. 22, 2014—It's year two of Vanderbilt's partnership with QuestBridge, and we're looking forward to the opportunity to be matched with more talented students this year. Applications for the QuestBridge National College Match program are due September 26.
Transitions
Aug. 22, 2014—Moving away for college is a major life transitions for everyone. Admissions counselors David Lazo and Annalise Miyashiro share two perspectives on moving across the country to Nashville and Vanderbilt University.
Why Are Vanderbilt Students So Happy
Aug. 4, 2014—Vanderbilt ranks as the #1 happiest college in America, according to a new survey by the Princeton Review. So, what makes Commodores so darn happy? We investigate today on the blog.
From the Students: Why Did You Choose VU?
Apr. 9, 2014—We asked several of our current students why they made the decision to be a Commodore.
Guest Blog: Here for VU!
Apr. 30, 2013—A preview of Vanderbilt's unique first-year orientation program VUcept.
Why VU? From One Stage to Another
Apr. 30, 2012—Current senior Jamie Hooker gives us some insight into her college choice and her eventful Vanderbilt career.
Why VU? From the Big Apple to Music City
Apr. 27, 2012—Sophomore Kiersten Chresfield shares the path she took to Vanderbilt and the eye-opening experiences she's had as a student.
I Get By With a Little Help…
Mar. 2, 2012—Carolyn shows us how current Vanderbilt students get involved in the undergraduate admissions process.
Exciting News from the International Student and Scholar Services Office
Jan. 13, 2010—The International Student and Scholar Services Office serves over 1300 internationals from 92 countries. The following are some upcoming events: International Lens– a film series with a global perspective, uses film screenings as a forum to promote conversation among Vanderbilt’s diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. International Lens strives to transcend geographic, ethnic, religious,...