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The Summer of Applications

Sep. 11, 2019—This summer was a learning experience for me. I decided that since I wasn’t doing an internship this summer, I felt like I needed to do one during the school year. Previously, I hadn’t decided what I could see myself doing in the future. However, after taking Professor Michael Porter’s Business of Music class, I...

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Dealing with Rejection at Vanderbilt

Feb. 17, 2019—  As a prospective student at Vanderbilt (or even someone who’s been here awhile), it can often seem as if everyone here is perfect: amazing grades, leadership roles in many different organizations, and successful in almost everything they do. Some people, myself included, have even come to expect favorable outcomes because we haven’t had to...

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Opening My Vanderbilt Decision

Dec. 11, 2015—Ah, how I will never forget December 12th, 2014.

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So you think you can blog?!

Aug. 24, 2014—Inside 'Dores is accepting applications, and we want YOU!

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Meet our newest additions!

Sep. 19, 2013—Two weeks ago I got the most intense, high stakes homework assignment that I’ve ever received, and it wasn’t even for a class. What could possibly be so important, you may ask? Nothing but INSIDE ‘DORES APPLICATION READING, of course!!!

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Registering From Abroad, Part 1: Housing

Apr. 24, 2013—When planning to go abroad for this semester, I was worried about lots of things.  What do I pack?  What will the other students be like?  WIll I actually have free time to travel around Europe?  How hard will my classes be?  Am I going to catch my flights?  But I can’t say that I...

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The Choice

Apr. 18, 2012—Writer’s Note: I struggled immensely with this article, as witnessed by the time between my last post and this one. Trying to pin down a reason for why I chose Vanderbilt really just ended up frustrating me, since, unfortunately, I was unable to come up with a bulleted list. Sorry, everyone!

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