Academics Category
Laptops: Yay or Nay
Aug. 9, 2013—Many of you might have read my last post with the question, what about my laptop? Can I bring that to class? Really, it depends on your professor. Some will allow it, others won't. It also depends on your class. Do you really need a laptop when you go to Financial Accounting to write out your debits and credits? Didn't think so. Here are some pros and cons of bringing your laptops to class.
AXLE
Aug. 9, 2013—When I first enrolled at Vanderbilt, I thought: "Finally! I can take classes I want to and avoid some subjects like the plague." While this is truer in college than it is in high school, there is still a requirement in the College of Arts and Science to take courses outside of your major.
Pre-school: Backpack Basics
Aug. 8, 2013—It's really close, folks. School is less than a month away, and it's almost as exciting as the first day of preschool. What kind of school supplies should you bring to college? Really, it depends on what you are studying and which School you are in because you honestly don't need a TI-84 Silver Edition if you're a Blair kid, but here are a few handy supplies that I think everyone should have.
I Major in Talking [Guest Post]
Aug. 5, 2013—Recently, I asked a friend of mine, Katy Biddle, to write a short post on what her major was to give a different view of Vanderbilt academics that is unrelated to my usual pre-med talk. And so, I present to you: Katy Biddle. Hello! I’m Katy Biddle, guest blogging for Jae. A little bit about...
Questions to Ask Yourself in College
Jul. 26, 2013—Questions I wish someone had told me to ask myself when I first started college.
It’s a Small World After All
Jul. 26, 2013—This summer I was lucky enough to go on vacation with my sister Jackie, in honor of her graduation. We went to Ios, Greece and had an awesome time! I hate the actual act of traveling, but I love visiting other places. I love experiencing the culture, eating the food, meeting new people, and making fun memories. After the trip, I thought about how enriching it was to travel somewhere else and grow as a person. These feeling reminded me of the excitement other students described when they studied abroad. The world is an enormous place, and Vanderbilt makes it possible for its students to experience nearly every facet of it...
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.
Inside Blair: Chamber Music
Jul. 11, 2013—Next up on this series called “Inside Blair”, where we unravel the mysteries of the music school, is the chamber music program. If you want to understand how the ensembles are determined, who the coaches are, what kind of music we play, and more, continue reading to your heart’s content!
Shade Tree Clinic
Jul. 5, 2013—This summer I have been taking advantage of being involved in a very popular activity at Vanderbilt University, shadowing at the Shade Tree Clinic!
Brevard Music Center
Jul. 3, 2013—It’s rather idyllic here at the Brevard Music Center, which is located in a mountainous region of North Carolina. This festival invites musicians from all over the country and the world to engage with each other for seven weeks in making music. This is an overview of the festival!