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Regionals Wrap-up
Nov. 27, 2013—Approximately one month ago, the women’s club soccer team packed up our suitcases and headed to Winston-Salem, North Carolina for the NIRSA Regional tournament. Going to this tournament meant that we’d miss one day of classes, since it started on a Friday. I’ve said it in blog posts before (and I’ll say it again when...
Backtracking: Fall Break
Nov. 11, 2013—For fall break (long time ago, I know), I went to Boston to visit my best friend from home, Annie. Fun ensued!
GRE (prep) for FREE
Nov. 11, 2013—If you ask me what I'm doing after graduation, you'll probably get one of two responses: 1) "no clue" or 2) "grad school." If I respond with "grad school," you'll inevitably ask for what, and then I will inevitably respond with "no clue."
Surprise!
Oct. 9, 2013—This is slightly delayed, but two Fridays ago, I got the biggest surprise of my life: my parents came to visit! Now, for many Vanderbilt students, your parents coming to visit on Family Weekend isn’t really a surprise. But being from California, my parents have never been able to come before. When I found out...
Let the Games Begin
Sep. 26, 2013—In this post, I present to you a quick recap of the Women's Club Soccer team's season so far and a convincing plea for you all to come out to our games this weekend if you're in the area.
Senior Beginnings
Aug. 20, 2013—Two days ago, I moved into a residence hall at Vanderbilt for the last time, and I feel pretty conflicted about it. On one hand, there are a ton of things that I’m looking forward to in this new school year, but on the other hand, it’s my last year here at Vanderbilt and I’m not...
California Dreamin’
Aug. 20, 2013—Ever since I can remember, my family has spent a week each summer camping at Doheny State Beach in California, about an hour from home. Over the years, this week has become one of my favorite times of the year–it’s great to spend time with my family, especially since leaving home for college, and some...
Tour Guide Transition
Aug. 19, 2013—Throughout my time at Vanderbilt, I never really thought about applying to be a tour guide--but thanks to my job in admissions this summer, I'm now a full time guide!
Lessons Learned
Aug. 5, 2013—In honor of my last few days in Nashville before heading home for a week and a half before I move in for the last time (sob), I present to you a list of just a few of the real life lessons I've learned this summer.
Phones Round Two
Jul. 31, 2013—When I first started working in Admissions this summer, I thought that my biggest task was going to be being trained to be a tour guide--and that was true. But what I didn't quite account for was the inevitable shift answering the phones.