General Information Category
Ins and Outs of Transfer Student Orientation
Apr. 10, 2017—This just in — the new Transfer Student Leaders (TSLs) have been selected for the fall semester! This dynamic and dedicated group includes 19 newbies and 7 returners. These students are the primary pioneers to help design and execute Transfer Orientation, as well as guide a group of new transfer students through their first months acclimating to...
Inspiration
Apr. 7, 2017—My favorite films are the types that make me think about life, that stir an excitement or yearning within me, that allow me to experience life in a way I have not personally been able to live out or hear about. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch two movies through Vanderbilt. The Women’s Center...
How To Manage Stress Effectively
Apr. 4, 2017—It’s that time of year again. Finals are in a few weeks, professors are holding midterm after midterm, and upcoming recitals and concerts require hours of rehearsal. There are papers to write, applications to submit, and juries to practice for. At times like this, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As such, I thought it’d be helpful to share...
A Summer in D.C.
Mar. 30, 2017—Last summer, going into my sophomore year, I interned at the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center in my hometown. I had never really been involved in this type of advocacy, but I wanted to stay home over the summer, and oddly enough ZCenter was right around the corner from my high school, but I had never...
Differences Between High School and College
Mar. 29, 2017—So you’re starting to think about finally leaving high school and taking on the next chapter of your life. You might be moving across the globe, the country, or the city. You don’t know what to expect, yet you have so many expectations at the same time. Trust me, I’ve been there too. If you’re...
Spring Break: A Hop Across the Pond
Mar. 21, 2017—Vanderbilt’s academic schedule is a bit unique because our Spring Break falls one week earlier than most other schools, college or otherwise. While many students soaked up the sun in iconic beaches, I took a class trip to England!! I say “class trip” because this trip is actually a requirement for a class: Harry Potter...
MCAT studying… YIKES.
Mar. 14, 2017—Studying for the MCAT is not fun, but there have been some good moments this semester!
Commons Plague
Mar. 12, 2017—Congratulations on making it a full month without getting sick since starting the college! Oh wait, you just suppressed a cough, didn’t you? I can hear you sniffling, trying to catch your runny nose. Hey, at least you made it through the week you had three tests before your immune system finally gave out. What...
Zeppos – Not Your Average Chancellor
Mar. 10, 2017—As a Vandy student, it can sometimes feel difficult and even intimidating to get engaged with the faculty. My first class at Vandy was a Microeconomics lecture with over 200 students, and I remember moments when I would want to ask a question or even just ask my professor to repeat a certain topic, and...
(A Few of) My Favorite Things
Mar. 10, 2017—Hi all! My name is Ruth, and I’m a sophomore in the Blair School of Music double majoring in Harp Performance and Public Policy Studies. I love Vanderbilt and have a passion for making the first-year experience and college transition period as easy as possible! I hope to give you some valuable information about Vandy and...