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The PCC
Jan. 19, 2011—Today I walked to the Baker Building to pick up a copy of my transcript from the Registrar’s office on the 1st floor. It’s such a big building, I thought to ask the receptionist what else was housed here. I learned that Vanderbilt’s Psychological and Counseling Center is actually located on the top floor. The PCC has...
Adventures Abroad
Dec. 21, 2010—In light of my recent trip abroad to Honduras, I wanted to share some of the other abroad opportunities available. Here at Vanderbilt, we have a very popular study abroad program. Students can study abroad during the summer, fall semester, spring semester, or during the month of May (our Maymesters). Because of leadership positions on...
Here We Go Again
Dec. 2, 2010—The end of the year stress has officially hit. You’d think by my fifth semester here I would be used to it by now. But no, it gets me every time. Looking ahead the next couple of weeks is very overwhelming. Final papers, presentations, exams, oh my. Good news though: I don’t have to do...
A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving
Nov. 30, 2010—Early November, my Thanksgiving Break plans looked something like this: Spend time with family Catch up with old friends Start applying for summer internships Get lots of sleep Enjoy the timeless Thanksgiving dinner Hide inside from the cold Drive about 12 hours to Dublin, Ohio and back My actual Thanksgiving Break went a little more...
Major Changes. Literally.
Sep. 9, 2010—A week ago I met with my new academic advisor for the first time. This summer I changed my major, officially transferring from the College of Arts & Science into the Peabody School. (Vanderbilt has four schools, including the Blair School of Music and School of Engineering). As a first year student I entered Vanderbilt...
Summer in the Nashville City
Aug. 19, 2010—I spent about half my summer in Nashville – and it may have been one of the best decisions ever. Right after finals I went home for my younger brother’s high school graduation and then did some summer traveling. By the end of June, I repacked my things and headed back down south.
Thinking Positive
Apr. 29, 2010—Finals week always sounds dreadful. As classes come to an end, work builds up. Essays, projects, presentations, exams – the workload is never openly welcomed. However, there can be a few good things about finals week…
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.
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...
So Many Speakers, So Little Time
Mar. 31, 2010—Tonight I am going to see former Massachusetts’s governor Mitt Romney speak at Vanderbilt’s own Langford Auditorium. Last night political activist Ralph Nadar and John Stossel were here as well. These lectures are a part of Impact Symposium. This year’s theme: “The Future of Capitalism.” Last year former U.S. Secretary Madeline Albright and former Israeli...