College Life Category
Dance!
Feb. 9, 2019—Before coming to Vanderbilt. I wasn’t much of a dancer but upon arriving to campus I tasked myself to step out of my comfort zone by joining Nilaja Amari, Vanderbilt’s African dance troupe. Nilaja is a very welcoming space and I’ve had lots of fun dancing with all its incredible members. We dance mostly to...
The Truth About the All Nighter
Feb. 9, 2019—It’s no secret that in college there will be plenty of late nights spent writing papers, finishing problem sets, or studying for a big exam. Sometimes, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos and the stress, and before you know it, it’s 6:30 in the morning and you have to be up soon to...
Weather In Nashville
Feb. 8, 2019—It’s no secret that coming to college your first year is full of surprises- especially if you move away from home and go to school in a new city or state. For me, moving from Westerville, Ohio to Nashville meant a big city, country music (unfortunately), new food, and a huge city to explore. What...
How I Spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 4, 2019—Monday, January 21st, classes were cancelled to recognize the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nashville and surrounding colleges hosted several events throughout the city. Vanderbilt kicked off MLK weekend with a variety of events such as teach-ins, gatherings, a trivia night, a march, tours, and several speakers. Students had the opportunity...
Service at Vanderbilt and Beyond
Feb. 4, 2019—Being at a school like Vanderbilt comes with a lot of privilege: I am able to study things I am interested in and have rich experiences thanks to the environment that my school provides. Something that has become increasingly important to me throughout my time at Vanderbilt is giving back to others in the way...
Thoughts on First Semester (And What Changed)
Feb. 2, 2019—I didn’t think a lot would change in terms of my academic aspirations during my first semester of college. I was a stubborn incoming freshman. In retrospect, that was a dumb mindset. Because a lot did change. I had walked into Vanderbilt as a pre-med student planning to major in anthropology, a subject I’d known...
A day in the life of Vandy WR Cam Johnson
Jan. 30, 2019—Year: Freshman (Class of 2022) Major/Minor: Comm Studies and Business Minor Football team number: 7 Hometown: Brentwood, TN After meeting you in Econ class at the beginning of the semester I realized you were one of the star recruits this year. What was that process like? How did you end up choosing Vandy?...
Shadowing 101
Jan. 28, 2019—A big part of being a pre-med student is seeking out opportunities to learn about the field outside of the classroom. One of the best ways to do this is through shadowing physicians. Shadowing entails following a physician around over the course of a regular work day, and seeing what their career looks like up...
My new favorite study spot
Jan. 28, 2019—Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce y’all to my favorite studying place on campus: The Periodical Room! This spacious and well-lit room is on the 6th floor of Central Library, right at the heart of campus. It is always quiet, has windows, tables, comfy seats, and just enough people in it that it doesn’t feel...
An Average Vandy Day
Jan. 26, 2019—Many Vanderbilt students are very busy between classes, extracurricular activities, and hanging out with their friends. So, if you would like to know what my average day looks like, here is a small look into a typical day in my life! On Mondays and Wednesdays, I stop by Rand on my way to class to...