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A Plug to People Watch

Dec. 12, 2015—For an interesting night that will leave you with endless humorous stories, put your cowboy boots on and make the trek downtown to hit the honky-tonks!

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Opening My Vanderbilt Decision

Dec. 11, 2015—Ah, how I will never forget December 12th, 2014.

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On Working Off Campus

Dec. 9, 2015—Whether you're applying for job on or off campus, working is an impressive way to gain more experience outside of the classroom.

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The Dreaded Question

Dec. 6, 2015—Why Vanderbilt is a great place for people who actually have no idea what they want to do with their lives.

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Why I Love Having My Guitar in Nashville

Dec. 6, 2015—Music City, USA. That’s not the reason why I chose to come to Vanderbilt, although it totally is.

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Being Sick in College

Dec. 5, 2015—Being sick in college is hard. But it does make me appreciate being healthy! It also makes me appreciate everyone around me who offers to bring me soup, ice cream (my friends know me well) and Gatorade.

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Fighting Illness at Vanderbilt

Dec. 3, 2015—The month of November took me to the Student Health Center and Vanderbilt's ER.

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20 Reasons Why You Should Be A Part Of Vandy’s Class Of 2020

Nov. 29, 2015—Are you ready to be a Commodore?

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An International Thanksgiving

Nov. 27, 2015—Thanksgiving can be a lonely time for international students all around the country. It’s the time of year where we eat take-out while scrolling through our social media accounts looking at the enticing home-cooked meals our American friends are sharing with their families. Fortunately, thanks to my Faculty Head of House Dr. Cone, and his wife Mrs. Cone, I avoided a Thanksgiving spent in solitude.

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MY HOUSE!!!!! (And my beautiful floor!)

Nov. 26, 2015—I came to college expecting nice dorms, but not hotel-nice. I didn’t expect the lobby of Hank to be an actual lobby (hence, “Hotel Hank.”) I didn’t expect the marble floors or columns everywhere, or the nice cleaning lady who cleans the bathrooms every single day. I didn’t expect the pristine kitchen, or the nice tile of the dorm rooms. I didn’t expect Commons to be as nice it is. So when I put my stuff down in Stambaugh, I was floored. (I know, I know. You love puns too :) :) :))

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