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July, 2013

Friday Night Lights

Jul. 23, 2013—If you ever get the chance to check out Cheekwood Botanical Gardens here in Nashville, I definitely recommend it. It's an oasis in the midst of a city with beautiful gardens, green spaces, and fountains that's wonderful to explore on a sunny day.

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Race to the Top

Jul. 23, 2013—Apart from Vanderbilt being located in the invigorating city of Nashville, it is also located in the great state of Tennessee. This great state is filled with plenty to do as long as you look around and are willing to go out of your comfort zone. This past weekend, two of my friends and I...

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Juggling!

Jul. 22, 2013—I decided I wanted to pick up a new hobby, or at least learn a new skill this summer. My project, ladies and gentlemen: learning how to juggle.

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The Waiting Game

Jul. 19, 2013—The waiting game is my least favorite game. But, sometimes, it is a game I am forced to play. This time around, I am waiting for secondary applications from medical schools. After I receive and submit those, my work will be subject to another round of screening before I hopefully receive invitations to interview. Here, I share with you how I have been passing the time.

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The Fourth of July

Jul. 17, 2013—This post is long overdue, but for the 4th of July, I spent the entire day with my little, Megan, and her family exploring Nashville!

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Summer Celebrations!

Jul. 17, 2013—Last Tuesday was the day after my dear friend Rachel-Chloe's birthday. Since her family was in town for the actual day, Caitlyn and I decided to throw a birthday bash for RC the day after--and we were sure to do it in style.

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L for Lab Love

Jul. 17, 2013—Last semester, I was in a little bit of a pickle. I needed to take 2 classes over the summer in order to apply for the accelerated nursing progam in the fall. But, other than that, my summer plans where up in the air! What to do? I had been taking a class in the...

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When Your Mom Visits (Version 2, Part 2)

Jul. 14, 2013—The fun continues! Here are five more places my mom and I explored: 6. Nashville Farmer’s Market–The Nashville Farmer’s market is open every day, and has a variety of vendors who sell produce, crafts, and more! There was also an international market and a food court where everything smelled positively delicious. 7. Monell’s–Go read Caitlyn’s...

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When Your Roommate’s Mom Visits

Jul. 14, 2013—A companion post to Victoria's When Your Mom Visits 2.0.

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The Commons Explained

Jul. 14, 2013—So, when I was a freshman, housing assignments were mailed on August 1st. We received a packet with our house, room number, room mate and details about the move-in process. Apparently, this year, students could log into their meal-plan selection and figure out which their house. I am sure that this has created quite the buzz on social media, so here is a little bit about all ten houses on the Commons that will hopefully ease some anxieties.

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