Housing Category
The Suite Life of Chaffin 115
Nov. 25, 2014—It's the Thanksgiving season, so I thought I might write a little about how thankful I am for my suities. The formation of our suite came together rather haphazardly, mostly because we had never all met each other before, but now we are lovely, wonderful friends. Feasting together during our suitie blunches, which is like a brunch except with more of a lunch feel, the four of us have become a close quartet of housemates.
The VU from the StamBalcony
Nov. 10, 2014—Hey guys! So today I want to talk to you about one of the best parts of the freshman experience at Vanderbilt…the Martha Rivers Ingram Commons! As you may already know, all first year students at Vanderbilt live in one of ten Houses on the Commons: Crawford, East, Gillette, Hank Ingram, Memorial, Murray, North, Stambaugh,...
The North House Commons Mix Up
Nov. 2, 2014—Are you ready to crash the North House Wedding?!
A Tale of Two Roomies
Oct. 26, 2014—Some reasons why you're missing the perfect (or perfectly tolerable) roommate that you might not have even realized you needed here at Vanderbilt.
A Weekend to End All Weekends
Oct. 21, 2014—A prominent 20th century philosopher once said, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get". It's also pretty sweet. This weekend, though extraordinary, was not out of the ordinary. Every weekend takes me along for an unexpected ride, one that always manages to showcase many of the diverse facets of Vandy life. Join me as we experience the sights and sounds that this one particular trip took me through.
McGill: Where the Wild Things Are
Oct. 10, 2014—“I don’t feel like joining a frat,” I said to my friends back home before I left for Nashville. “It doesn’t suit my persona.” “Well, good luck, then!” they responded. “You’re on your way to frat central.” At first, I actually believed them. I heard about how stereotypically Southern Vandy was in every way it...
A Year of Many Firsts
Sep. 20, 2014—Here are some of my favorite 'first' experiences at Vanderbilt.