International Student Category
A Series of Firsts
Oct. 24, 2014—Hey guys! My name’s Ishani and I’m a freshman in the School of Engineering. As an international student from London, England, my time at Vanderbilt could be characterized as a series of firsts, for example going to my first football game (a rite of passage, even though I had no idea what was going on and accidentally...
Bollywood Night Out
Sep. 24, 2014—A fabulous Bollywood treat including a screening of the film Mary Kom!
It Goes On and On with the Avett Brothers
Sep. 22, 2014—The first time I heard the Avett Brothers, I was sitting in the backseat of a fifteen-passenger van with some other eighth graders on an outdoor summer leadership trip, wondering why in the world my Teva-wearing, quick-dry-pants-sporting, wilderness-loving camp counselors enjoyed listening to twangy singers. Since then, I think that the Avett brothers have stepped out of their yodelling phase but have kept the integrity of their songs. Last weekend, my friend J., who was slightly obsessed with them, and I "saw" them live.
Breaking the Ice
Sep. 21, 2014—It is due to people as inspiring as Frank Wcislo, Dean of the Ingram Commons, that the Commodores are the happiest undergraduates in America. This is my journey from Bangladesh to Nashville.
A Year of Many Firsts
Sep. 20, 2014—Here are some of my favorite 'first' experiences at Vanderbilt.
Friday Festivities
Aug. 30, 2014—A Friday afternoon of events designed to bring together and celebrate communities at Vanderbilt, specifically a carnival at Warren & Moore and an Eid celebration.
One down, three to go
Apr. 21, 2014—Today was my last day of class as a Vanderbilt first year student, and while I still have finals to get through, I can’t help but take a quick glimpse back at this year. I have enjoyed every minute of everyday even when it was hard, even when I stayed up late working on an...
Surprise in Music Literature class
Jan. 18, 2014—After a long day I got to listen to a wonderful band in my American Popular Music class.
AWB and candy canes for my first winter break
Dec. 26, 2013—Unlike many other students, I have been dreading winter break for quite some time. For most students Winter Break means spending time with family. For me it meant staying on campus for three cold weeks. That I couldn’t do, so I planned ahead of time and applied for Alternative Winter Break. That was one decision...
ubuntu: a bittersweet homecoming
Dec. 16, 2013—Coming home to South Africa, in the wake of Madiba's passing