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A Typical Day

Mar. 28, 2017—A question I get asked frequently (and used to wonder a lot myself) by high school students applying to colleges, my parents, and friends back home is “What’s a typical day like at Vandy?” A typical weekday for me in Vandy Land: Wake up around 8 Commons breakfast! Start class around 9 Lunch around noon...

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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...

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A Coffee Tour of Nashville

Mar. 20, 2017—First of all, hello everybody! I’m Alex, a new writer for Inside ‘Dores, and I can’t wait to share the details — good, bad, and completely embarrassing — of my time here at Vanderbilt with you all. As a college student, one of the most important things in my life is caffeine. I have a...

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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...

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Divide: The New Ed Sheeran Album

Mar. 10, 2017—One of my favorite artists, Ed Sheeran, just released a new album!

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The Daya Concert at Mercy Lounge Feb 26, 2017

Mar. 10, 2017—As I mentioned in my article about Mardi Gras, I made it to the Daya concert the Sunday we got back! And I am so, so glad I did. She totally rocked it! If you think you’ve never heard of Daya (pronounced DAY-ah), look up her biggest hits “Sit Still, Look Pretty” and “Hideaway” and...

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Mardi Gras 2017

Mar. 10, 2017—Two weekends ago, I experienced Mardi Gras.

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THE 49th ANNUAL CMA’s

Mar. 10, 2017—Attending the 49th Annual CMA Awards last year as a seat filler!

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Mar. 3, 2017—Pre-med, pre-law, pre-dent…the list goes on, especially in the healthcare industry. Chances are, you’ll either meet someone who’ll follow the “pre-__” track or you’ll follow one yourself. I certainly did: I was pre-med. Whenever someone advises you that college is a time to grow, they’re not lying. But you have to be ready: growth can...

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A Nashville Morning Outside

Feb. 19, 2017—The weather has been so beautiful lately, so I spent my Sunday morning outside!

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