April, 2010
Diverging Directions
Apr. 14, 2010—On the way to one of my afternoon classes this sunny Wednesday, I started thinking back to my first year at Vanderbilt. My thoughts drifted to three friends I used to regularly hang out with in a neighboring House on the Commons. For this entry, I will call them Trent, Jack, and Mike.
Collegiate Leadership Vanderbilt Capstone Trip
Apr. 13, 2010—This past weekend I went to Austin with Collegiate Leadership Vanderbilt for the program’s capstone trip. Collegiate Leadership Vanderbilt (CLV) is a great program that I applied to last year. Every month we listen to a local Nashville leader and have a nice meal. At the end of every year, CLV picks a city and...
Joining Campus Crusade (Written 4/4/2010)
Apr. 12, 2010—Today for Easter I went to Campus Crusade‘s sunrise service on Love Hill. It was beautiful – the view of the city of Nashville, the friends, the rising of the gleaming sun. As a Junior, it’s hard to join a new student organization. It’s uncomfortable. Sure, you may have a few friends in there, but...
The Beauty of Campus
Apr. 12, 2010—Looking ahead at the next ten days – an average temp of 80 degrees with sunny skies! I really should start taking pictures of the views around campus. Some trees are starting to bloom and everything is just gorgeous. Everybody around campus is trying to find a way to take their work outside. Around campus...
Little Reminders…
Apr. 11, 2010—As a member of the AmbassaDores Executive Board (incoming El Presidente! Whoo!), I have spent a few hours every day this week sitting in on the selection interviews for our new class of tour guides. I love Vanderbilt and the AmbassaDores program so it has been really fun and exciting to meet the students who are...
These Are a Few of My Favorite (Nashville) Things…
Apr. 11, 2010—PART TWO Hillsboro Village – A unique part of Nashville is located right outside Peabody campus. Resell clothing shops and bookstores, high quality boutiques, coffee shops, the popular Pancake Pantry – this is definitely an eclectic part of the city. It’s the first place I took my parents when they first came to visit me...
Stuck Between a Few Schools? Analysis of College Location…
Apr. 6, 2010—This past weekend, I went up to Boston to visit my best from grade school at Tufts University. As soon as I got to Boston, the city came at me with full force. Everything was at a fast pace, people rushing in and out of subways to get where they needed to go. While the...