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Thanksgiving Break Tales

Nov. 25, 2012—It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving Break is already over. A week away from Vandy has certainly been relaxing, but I am happy to be back.

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It’s always fun to give thanks

Nov. 25, 2012—This past week was Thanksgiving break and I had a totally awesome time even though I wasn’t able to go home! That is one of the pitfalls of being an international student—since you live so far away, it is difficult to see your family during short-term breaks like Thanksgiving. But, that means that you can go home with friends (or in my case, my boyfriend) and get to experience the fun that is Thanksgiving in a different setting...

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Black Friday Bonanza!

Nov. 24, 2012—Want to know a big secret? I’m not really a fan of Thanksgiving dinner. But I still look forward to the holiday… because of Black Friday!

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Thanksgiving Break Coming to a Close

Nov. 24, 2012—Thanksgiving Break marks the first time I have been home in over 3 months… that’s a fourth of a year!

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Homeward Bound!

Nov. 16, 2012—It is, in fact, time for Thanksgiving Break, which is a week long for Vanderbilt! You read correctly. 1 week. So pumped.

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Baahston Part 2 (better late than never)

Nov. 16, 2012—A few posts ago, I gave you the low down on my Fall Break adventures in Boston. However, I only divulged half the story. So as promised, here’s the other half. Please just consider this as fashionably late.

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I’m Wide Awake

Nov. 12, 2012—This past weekend, I took a vacation. After a hectic week in which I had three midterms and a nine minute speech all within the span of five days, I needed some time off to regain my sanity. Sure, I could have waited a week and relaxed over Thanksgiving Break. But, a better opportunity presented itself.

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Adopted for Family Weekend

Oct. 17, 2012—Last weekend, I went home to spend fall break with my family. This weekend was Vanderbilt Family Weekend, and because I have three exams this week and I just saw my family, they decided to forego parents weekend this year. I do love when my parents visit me here at school, but this year it just wasn't going to work out. I hope that you aren't feeling sorry for me, though. This weekend I was adopted by my friends' families.

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I Love My Mommy

Oct. 16, 2012—Hey, everyone! I hope you all had fantastic weekends; I know I did! Family weekend proved to be everything I expected it to be and much more. :)

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Family Weekend at VU!

Oct. 15, 2012—This past weekend at Vanderbilt was family weekend, and I was fortunate enough to be visited by both my mom and dad, as well as my older brother Nick. Unfortunatly, my little sister Tals could not make the treck down to TN because of school and soccer but nevertheless my family and I had a...

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