Student Organizations Category
Melanated Takes ICCA
Feb. 24, 2018—So, if you haven’t heard, my a cappella group, Melanated A Cappella, advanced to the quarterfinals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA)! If you’re unfamiliar with this competition, it’s the same one that’s featured in all of the Pitch Perfect movies! It was such an amazing feeling to see our name on...
Spring Semester at Vanderbilt
Jan. 15, 2018—Spring at Vanderbilt is one of my favorite things. The campus blossoms with flowers, each day gets a little warmer, and, most of all, there are so many fun events on campus and in Nashville. I wanted to make a little post about what I’m looking forward to the most this spring because it is...
7 Days of Blogging: Alternative Spring Break
Nov. 22, 2017—While next semester is still relatively far away, one of the things I’m most excited about when it comes to sophomore year is spring break! Last year, I went home for spring break, which was a much needed period of relaxation, but this year I wanted to take the plunge and try something new for break....
Singing on Campus
Nov. 21, 2017—So, for those of you who don’t know, I am a member of two different music organizations on campus that are a part of the Vanderbilt Performing Arts Community (VPAC). Being involved in both of these organizations is extremely fun and worthwhile, and recently, I had to perform with both groups a total of three...
7 Days of Blogging: How Does Panhellenic Recruitment Work?
Nov. 21, 2017—When I came to college, I had no clue whether or not I wanted to be a part of greek life. Neither of my parents were part of a greek organization, and I had little to no exposure to the institution before coming to Vanderbilt. As a disclaimer, I still don’t know all that much about...
Spotlight: Disabilities Awareness Partnership
Jul. 27, 2017—Being a college student is amazing, but it can also be rough sometimes, especially so if you happen to be a college student with some kind of disability. That’s why this week I wanted to talk about support systems and highlight a student org I am a part of called the Disabilities Awareness Partnership (or...
SAQ: Is there a Christian community at Vanderbilt?
Jul. 16, 2017—Dear Sophie, I’m an incoming freshman, and I’m wondering about the Christian community at Vanderbilt. I’ve never really been part of a youth group or bible study, so I’m not sure what to expect. What’s the Christian community like at Vanderbilt? I answered this question through this post, but I wanted to have more of...
CC: Vanderbilt’s Christian Communities!
Jul. 15, 2017—Every Christian ministry is full of people searching too, and each ministry is loving and accepting. Find out more about them through the links in this post!
CC: Synesis, Faith and Reason Journal
Jul. 15, 2017—Synesis is Vanderbilt’s journal of Christian thought that seeks to bridge faith and reason. It’s an opportunity for students to explore topics of personal and academic interest in light of both Christian and secular worldviews. Topics have ranged from mental illness to the refugee crisis to chemistry and physics and incorporate students from all walks, ministries, and denominations around campus.
CC: Young Life
Jul. 15, 2017—" I had never been to Young Life before coming to College, but have absolutely loved the times I went this year. The way that the staff talks about and shares Jesus has changed the way I viewed Him and given me a much deeper love for Him."