College Life Category
Living the Sophos: Relaxation, Resting
Feb. 24, 2017—Y’all, college is hard. And sometimes it’s really, really hard. With the influx of freshmen every August, so many personalities come to Vanderbilt’s campus. Some were shy in high school. Some had the nice hair and Coach bags. Some were part of that group who was somehow always on their computers. And for the first...
A Nashville Morning Outside
Feb. 19, 2017—The weather has been so beautiful lately, so I spent my Sunday morning outside!
The One Where Matthew Talks about His Classes
Feb. 5, 2017—[Disclaimer: I don’t actually talk about Friends, I just wanted to have a catchy title.] Continuing the excitement from the previous article, I’d like to talk about academics and residential life (which isn’t nearly as exciting, but stick with me on this)! There has been plenty in this realm to keep me busy, but I...
Gambling, Women, and Refugees
Feb. 5, 2017—You might be wondering what merits such a click-bait title — I assure you, one month here deserves far more attention and detail than I am able to provide, but these are some of the most exciting and heart-warming events I have witnessed since I have been on campus for my fourth semester! First on...
Steps to (Summer) Study Abroad
Feb. 2, 2017—I finally submitted my application to study abroad in Europe this summer, and I could not be more excited! However, deciding which program to apply to was a big decision and took lots of consideration. The Global Education Office (GEO) at Vanderbilt was a great resource for me when I was picking out which programs...
Today’s Tour: First Timers!
Jan. 28, 2017— Giving tours is definitely one of my favorite things to do on campus, and today was one of those days that reminded me why!
All About the Bluebird
Jan. 28, 2017—If you’ve never heard of the Bluebird, it is an iconic, tiny music venue in Nashville.
SAQ: How has Phi Lamb Impacted You?
Jan. 9, 2017—Welcome to SAQ, where Sophie Answers Questions! Here, learn more about Phi Lamb, the Christian sorority on campus. Phi Lamb was one of the best decisions I made my freshman year. My ‘pledge class’ (the people who go through New Member Education with) was about 6-7 girls, and I made some of my closest friendships...
New Year, New Classes!
Jan. 6, 2017—Although I wish I were a freshman again and had four more years at Vanderbilt, there are some perks to getting older and being closer to the dreaded “G” word (a.k.a graduation!). I always look forward to registering for classes and planning my schedule for the next semester, and being a junior, I got all...
Some Off-Campus Things
Dec. 30, 2016—Nashville is super cool. There are plenty of things to do off-campus.