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Feb. 22, 2013—Last week, Samantha and I braved a journey filled with questioning glances, outright staring, and much laughter as we traversed across campus accompanied by our fondly inanimate friends, the swivel chairs. How did such a bizarre occurrence come about?

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Opportunities Abound

Feb. 12, 2013—There’s something you should know, dear Inside ‘Dores readers. One of my potential life career goals is to be a full-time blogger. I realize it’s not the most attainable or realistic of goals, but this week I came one step closer. Through a really awesome opportunity here at Vanderbilt, master blogger Nathan and myself now...

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First Years: Apply for Inside ‘Dores!

Jan. 7, 2013—I was tipped off about Inside ‘Dores halfway through my freshman year at Vanderbilt. A friend of mine who wrote for the blog at the time said the Admissions office was looking for people to write about their experiences at school. Sure, thought I, people would love to read about my life! Whether or not...

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Catch-Up with Nathan and Victoria: Part VIII

Dec. 9, 2012—Today's topic? This catch-up chronicle will capture the great gaggle of group projects I poured over in this stellar semester. Ah yes, this semester I conquered (well, I'm still in the process of conquering one of them) not one, not two, but THREE intensive group projects--and I have lived to tell the tale.

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Catch-Up with Nathan (and Victoria): Chapter V

Nov. 29, 2012—This, the fifth installment of the Catch-Up Chronicles, is dedicated to my blogging counterpart, Victoria. May she ever attempt to be my equal. So, as many of you may know, I have a blog. I’ve been writing for Inside ‘Dores for almost two years, and it’s proven to be a great experience – I’m able...

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Hello, blogging world.

Sep. 3, 2012—This isn't my first time writing a blog post, and yet I'm still pretty nervous about it. Maybe it's because I know that there will definitely be at least SOMEONE reading this very post (fellow Inside 'Dores writers?)... And since I'll be blogging for the Insides 'Dores for a while, I thought it would be nice to at least introduce myself a bit and let you know what kind of person this new blogger is.

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The Mouse Room

Jul. 4, 2012—Last Thursday, I got to close up my third week working in the lab by visiting the mouse room.

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The Final Countdown

Apr. 15, 2012—It's that time of year, blog-readers. Everything is spiraling into a just-barely-manageable madness. Every club I'm part of leadership for has events to help coordinate, final speeches and essays are due, and actual finals are just around the corner. Meanwhile, I'm trying to enjoy the time I have left with friends here in Nashville (particularly the soon-to-graduate seniors) and enjoy my final weeks here before I return home for the summer.

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Opening the Right Dore

Mar. 22, 2012—As we approach April 1 and all those acceptance letters come flooding in, my pitch on why I (and you) should pick Vanderbilt.

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Spring Blogger Recruitment: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Feb. 29, 2012—As Spring Break is just a mere 3 days and one midterm from my grasp, I've been busy working on a few other things besides just studying. One of these things is Inside 'Dores Spring Recruitment!

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