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Random Things I’m Learning at Vandy: Almost-Thanksgiving Edition

Nov. 21, 2015—Sperries, squirrels, and The Most Important Four Questions of the First Four Weeks.

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Random Roommate: Then and Now

Nov. 11, 2015—My reflections on deciding to room with a total stranger my first year of college.

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Procrastinating.. The Right Way

Nov. 9, 2015—Because even the most Type A people need some old fashion procrastination in their lives.

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Best (Convenient) Off Campus Study Spots

Oct. 27, 2015—As a Vanderbilt student, there's always work to be done. As soon as one assignment is over, it's on to the next one. However, that doesn't mean you can't mix it up and give yourself a change of scenery. Check out some of my favorite off campus study spots to camp out for the day and get work done.

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The Nashville Ballet: Dracula!

Oct. 24, 2015—Free front row seats to the Nashville Ballet, courtesy of Stambaugh - the best house on Commons!

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North4Ever

Oct. 15, 2015—An intro to my first few months at Vandy!

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This is Vanderbilt.

Oct. 7, 2015—I spun through the air and then landed on the concrete, laughing. It was midnight and Zack and I had just attempted the swing dancing routine Around the World. Around us, about seventy-five people swing danced, whirling around in sundresses or sweatpants, their feet scraping against the floor of the top of the parking garage.

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Vandy’s Golden Ticket: New Friends in New Locales

Oct. 4, 2015—New friends, new cultures, and a magical portal to Mexico City? Just another incredible day at Vandy.

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Anchoring Down in My New Home

Oct. 3, 2015—Books, dinner, and a movie with Dean Beasley? Preds hockey games? Taylor Swift? My first month here has been a dream.

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Moving on from The Commons

Sep. 29, 2015—But really, do I have to leave Commons? Can't I just stay a freshman forever, please?

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