General Information Category
General Manager Night, Courtesy of Vanderbilt Dining
Sep. 7, 2011—Last night, Rand was buzzing. In addition to Tortellini Tuesday at Rand, Vanderbilt Dining Managers were giving away free brookies and chocolate covered strawberries. All we had to was ask them a question!
The Most Wonderful Time of Year
Sep. 4, 2011—I know what you’re thinking. It’s too early for Christmas, and summer just ended. How could it possibly be the most wonderful time of year? Better than Christmas and most magnificent than summer, it’s FOOTBALL SEASON!
The National Folk Festival
Sep. 4, 2011—This weekend was the 73rd National Folk Festival, and my friends and I went not once, but twice. The (FREE) event was downtown on the Bicentennial Capitol Mall, next to the farmers market. I haven’t spent much time in this area of Nashville, so this festival was a great opportunity to get off campus. The...
Small Groups in BIG Classes
Aug. 30, 2011—Vanderbilt is a medium to small private research institution. We have an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with over 3,000 full-time faculty members. 81% of classes have less than 30 students and 92% have less than 50 students. Like most schools, however, entry level science courses (the pre-med requirements) often have around 200 students. Don’t fret, though....
Swing Dancing in the Park
Aug. 28, 2011—Something is always happening in Nashville. There are tons of free events to go to, both on and off campus. This past Saturday, one of my friends invited (dragged) me to Centennial Park, which is right across the street from Vandy, to go swing dancing. Centennial Park is especially famous for the Parthenon, which houses an...
Back to School
Aug. 25, 2011—After two days of classes, my nerdy side is coming out again. I love my classes.
The Plight of the Hungry Sophomore
Aug. 24, 2011—Vanderbilt is a lot like the witch in Hansel and Gretel. When first you arrive as a freshman, Vanderbilt (heretofore known as “she“) begins to fatten you up, stuffing you with both numerous orientation and get-to-know-you events and a wealth of free food. The meal plan does not activate until the Monday before classes start,...
Running in Nashville
Aug. 24, 2011—I feel like I’m always in class sometimes. But when I get really stressed out, I go for a run with my best friend, and roommate. No matter where on campus we are, or what project or paper we are working on, we cut an hour out of our days to go run together and...
FOOTBALL
Aug. 24, 2011—I love sports. When I was younger, my dad would quiz me, on the way to swim practice, about football, baseball, and hockey teams. We would play “What, Where”, where he would say the team and I would have to name the city, and vice versa. I got to know all of the teams pretty...