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Meet the Global Ambassadores!

Feb. 12, 2018—Vanderbilt is a truly global community. With over 500 international undergraduates representing more than 45 countries, that’s a fact reflected in the student body. Offices like International Student & Scholar Services help international students at Vanderbilt with everything from instructions on navigating the visa process to finding a place in the student community, and cultural programs like...

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OUA’s “Double ‘Dores”

Oct. 23, 2017—At Vanderbilt we have a term for undergraduate students who continue their education at one of Vanderbilt’s graduate or professional schools: Double ‘Dore. However, in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, we have a different kind of “Double Dore,” an admissions counselor who attended Vanderbilt as an undergraduate student and now works here as a counselor....

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Student Spotlight: School of Engineering

Oct. 20, 2017—What’s it like to be a student at Vanderbilt? You can learn a lot about life at VU from our website or from our publications (which you can receive by requesting more information). For a closer look at a specific academic program, student organization, or activity, however, there’s no substitute for hearing directly from Vanderbilt students. We make that easy...

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Hello, from the tour guides

Feb. 8, 2016—As you go through the college search process, a campus visit can play an important role in finding your fit with a school. After all, a college can seem perfect for you on paper, but then lack a certain ineffable quality when you visit. I’ve personally lost track of how many Vanderbilt students have told...

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Introducing New Blogger Anisha Patel

Sep. 30, 2015—Hi everyone! My name is Anisha Patel, and like my colleague Zeben Ashton, I’m both a Vanderbilt admissions counselor and one of the newest members of the Vanderbilt admissions blogging team. I am so excited to share with you all my tips for navigating the admissions process, and stories from my time on the road as a representative of my Alma mater, Vanderbilt University!

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Fall Campus Visits: Everything You Wanted to Know and More

Oct. 9, 2012—Carolyn dishes out a ton of useful information on how to prepare for a fall campus visit to Vanderbilt.

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