Traditions Category
A List of Things to do During Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 25, 2011—– Unfortunately, working on work for the following week makes the list. It’s hard to totally forget about the week ahead without realizing that finals are on a couple of weeks away. While this is not something I want to be doing over my break, it will be better for me in the long run!...
Thanksgiving Break So Far…
Nov. 25, 2011—As Thanksgiving on the west coast comes to a close, I’m in the family room, sitting here by the fire watching Space Chimps with my little cousins and thinking about how much fun today (and break so far) has been!
Feasting: Commence!
Nov. 24, 2011—The Macy’s Parade is over, the grandparents have arrived, and food preparations are in high gear. The oven has been turned on for the homestretch – –This is where I suddenly break to comment that a Kohl’s advertisement just came on to the modified strains of Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” Why is that okay? – -of...
What do you mean “Halloween?”
Nov. 2, 2011—Being in Poland, Halloween was far from my mind this year, and in fact, it’s quite the controversy in Poland. However, I did enjoy a phenomenal weekend at my family’s, celebrating a holiday that takes place at the exact same time.
Alumni Reunion
Oct. 29, 2011—Last weekend was homecoming here at Vandy. I love homecoming weekend because it is a chance to see old friends who have graduated, and it is so awesome to see the wide range of alumni who come back to reflect on the time they spent at Vanderbilt. My favorite homecoming tradition is when we have...
Vanderbilt Conquers the Knight
Oct. 23, 2011—This week was Homecoming Week. Here, homecoming is a big deal. The week is full of activities both for current students and for alumni. All of the activities, including an outdoor concert with free local food and the many reunion events, lead up to a huge parade of student organizations and the big football game.
Homecoming Week
Oct. 23, 2011—Last night, Vanderbilt football beat Army 44-21 to wrap up a fun-filled homecoming week. Here’s a rundown of some of the fun events that took place throughout the week.
9/11 at Vanderbilt
Sep. 19, 2011—A week and a day ago, America remembered the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on their 10th anniversary. To many of us, even those just starting college, the idea that this tragedy took place ten years ago is startling – It is ingrained in our national memory vividly and deeply. Vanderbilt took time...
Swing Dancing in the Park
Aug. 28, 2011—Something is always happening in Nashville. There are tons of free events to go to, both on and off campus. This past Saturday, one of my friends invited (dragged) me to Centennial Park, which is right across the street from Vandy, to go swing dancing. Centennial Park is especially famous for the Parthenon, which houses an...
Dining Traditions
Aug. 23, 2011—My family has a special tradition, that on Sunday nights, we all cook together as a family. We spend a lot of time picking recipes out of our Cooking Light magazines and cookbooks, and make a huge grocery list. It usually takes us about 2 hours to cook, and then we finally eat, and boy,...