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Pursuing One’s Passion?

May. 14, 2019—  Hey all, Jordan here   “Major” is synonymous with college, right? That’s the most fundamental aspect of college, right above roommates and bad choices. When deciding on one, many students tend to gravitate towards the mantra of “pursuing one’s passion,” which works out fantastically for some, not so well for others.   What I...

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What’s it like to be pre-med at Vandy?

Mar. 2, 2017—Most incoming students are premed, but a lot of them don't really know what they're getting into, what it's really like, or if it's even worth it? I would have really appreciated talking to someone currently going through it back when I was deciding what I wanted to do with my life, so I sent around a questionnaire to a few of my friends and this is what they had to say. Featured image: Stevenson Center - the hub of science and math on campus.

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Picking a Major

Nov. 11, 2016—I finally declared my major! But wow, picking a major is stressful- there’s a lot of pressure to make the right choice. What’s even more frustrating is when you finally figure it out only to be faced with the inevitable question of “What kind of job can you get with that major?” from you parents....

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The Dreaded Question

Dec. 6, 2015—Why Vanderbilt is a great place for people who actually have no idea what they want to do with their lives.

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Let Me Tell You About the Education Major

Oct. 11, 2015—Now that I’m in my second year at Vanderbilt, I have a pretty standard list of points to hit when people ask me why I love my school.  Campus during the fall? Check. Being surrounded by cool people? Check. Eating at Bamboo Bistro, our on-campus pho restaurant? Check. The overwhelming amount of opportunities to get...

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A Major Decision

Nov. 28, 2014—What's red, white and blue all over? My major!

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Guest Blog: Finding the ‘What’

May. 22, 2013—We have been talking a lot about 'why Vanderbilt?', what drew us here, but how about the 'what' at Vanderbilt? For anyone interested in the healthcare field, Peabody student Lynsie Ferrell, recently accepted to the School of Nursing, writes about one of Vanderbilt's 'best kept secrets' and why you should look into it.

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A Major Decision

Nov. 26, 2012—With the semester coming to a close, the deadline day to declare a major is swiftly approaching...

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My MAJOR Dilemma

Nov. 5, 2012—Are you... Considering applying to Vanderbilt? Do you.. Feel generally confused about the future? Maybe you... Cringe a little when someone asks you plan to major in? If you said yes to any of the above...read this...

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My First Taste of Engineering

Sep. 26, 2012—Now this might sound strange, but I was actually really excited for this semester's classes to start. I am a sophomore biomedical engineering major and this is the first semester in which I can take actual engineering classes!

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