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I’m Still in Peru, and Loving It!
Jul. 31, 2012—Hello again from Lima! This weekend was my last in Peru, as I return home this Friday night. This weekend, we celebrated Peruvian independence day and a small group of us volunteers decided to travel down to the Peruvian desert oasis called Huacachina.
Hola from Peru!
Jul. 20, 2012—Hello hello! I am currently sitting in my room in my new home in Lima, Peru. I am staying with a host family for three weeks, as I volunteer in a medical clinic.
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:
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.
My Published Research Paper
Jun. 27, 2012—As I mentioned in a few of my previous posts, I worked on a semester-long research paper and project for one of my classes. The class was about democracy and public opinion in Latin America, which was completely unfamiliar to me prior to it. My final published paper was a collaborative effort with two of...
Summer Send-Off…Already?!
Jun. 26, 2012—Yesterday, I came home to find a post card invitation to the Miami Summer Send-Off Party, which will be held on July 15. Usually the Send-Off Parties are a bit later in the summer, once freshmen have received their housing assignments and just before upperclassmen head back for early move-in. Why, then, is ours so...
Vandy Reunion
Jun. 10, 2012—Just as it is difficult to keep in touch with home friends while at school, it is extremely difficult to keep in touch with school friends while at home. Two of my good friends at school happen to also be from Miami. I actually met them at the Admitted Students Reception in April of our...
Preparing for the MCAT
May. 16, 2012—I am currently just over one week into my MCAT preparations. As promised, below is a more detailed explanation of my study plan.
Sophomore Spring in Review
May. 8, 2012—I have been home for just about four days. It has taken me this long to unpack and decompress from a whirlwind semester. Here is a recap of my Sophomore Spring:
End of the Year Activities
Apr. 24, 2012—The school year is rapidly coming to a close. In an effort to go out with a bang, Vanderbilt has stepped up its programming. In addition to Rites of Spring, there have been tons of great events for students to enjoy before we head out separate ways this summer.