July, 2012
A Day in the Life: Stubbs Lab
Jul. 12, 2012—I’ve blogged in the past about my undergraduate research in a structural biology lab at Vanderbilt and how this summer I’m working full-time as a part of a summer research program called VUSRP, but I’ve never really gotten into the nitty gritty of what I do in lab. Welcome to a day in the life...
New Commodore Breaks Ray Allen Story
Jul. 11, 2012—For those of you that aren’t into basketball, here is a brief summary of what is going on in the NBA at the moment:
Random Vandy Memory That Popped Into My Head Today
Jul. 10, 2012—I successfully donated blood for the second time today! I say “successfully” because there’s a funny story about that. The first time I tried to donate, my iron level was too low, and the second time I could only fill half a bag so the nurses gave up.
Nearby Wonders: Mammoth Cave
Jul. 9, 2012—There are tons of awesome places to go and sights to see around Nashville, so this weekend, a few friends of mine and I decided to trek drive 1 hour and 40 min from good ol’ Nashville, TN all the way to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. It was an awful hot and humid midsummer day,...
Keeping in touch!
Jul. 9, 2012—It’s not too hard, whether you’re in the States or abroad, I promise!
Summer Update
Jul. 8, 2012—Sorry I’ve been slacking with my blogging y’all, but here are a few updates:
Reliving the SATs
Jul. 8, 2012—If you're reading this as a potential Vanderbilt student (or as an admitted one), you know the woes of SAT and ACT prep. You know about sitting for several hours in cold rooms to take the tests that help determine your future college. This summer, I've taken the time to re-live these standardized tests--and I'm actually enjoying it.
Can You Feel The Love Tonight?
Jul. 8, 2012—Bonjour! We have arrived in Paris, toured around the hotspots, immersed ourselves in French culture, and have loved the music!
MCAT…DONE!
Jul. 8, 2012—My summer has finally begun! I know it seems a little late, but I can finally relax! I took the MCAT on Friday afternoon, so my summer studies are officially over.
An Unexpected 4th of July
Jul. 6, 2012—One of the most challenging moments for me my freshman year was when my parents moved to Washington, D.C. when my mom got a new job. When I went home on breaks from school I was not able to re-connect with old friends as many of my other peers were, and I found myself missing...