‘college of arts and science’
Is Vanderbilt the Right Fit?
Jan. 6, 2019—I applied to Vanderbilt as a transfer student because “Why not?”, in addition to seven other universities that had similar characteristics. To be completely honest, it was not somewhere I could see myself attending because it was so far away from home. However, committing to Vanderbilt turned out to be one of the best decisions...
Introducing FirstVU
Oct. 1, 2018—Are you a first generation college student? Being a first generation college student encompasses many things, it does not necessarily follow a strict definition. This umbrella term can apply to you in many ways like these: being the first in your family to attend any college (like Anarius) being the first in your family to...
Back to Black {and Gold}
Aug. 27, 2018—Though I moved in a week ago, and classes started just last Wednesday, it feels like I’ve been at Vandy for a much longer time, while also not realizing how fast it all goes by. At the same time it feels like I’m still at the beginning, but I also feel much more experienced since...
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...
Ever the Planner
Mar. 15, 2016—Sure, it has been a while since I've posted, but just you wait, there's content a-coming.
What Do You Do With A B.A. In English?
Dec. 6, 2015—What do you do with a B.A. in English? At Vanderbilt, anything.
Getting Out from a Horror Story
Feb. 15, 2015—Good-bye, hard, life-draining science classes, and hello fun humanities and theater classes!
Breaking the Ice
Sep. 21, 2014—It is due to people as inspiring as Frank Wcislo, Dean of the Ingram Commons, that the Commodores are the happiest undergraduates in America. This is my journey from Bangladesh to Nashville.
First-Year Registration Tips
May. 17, 2014—Just some advice I wish I'd had a year ago as I freaked out over the decisions and process that was "first-year registration."
Spring Fever vs. Finals: The Ultimate Struggle
Apr. 27, 2014—Tips and advice gained from my ongoing quest to be productive amidst way too much perfect weather, too many exciting events, and so many wonderful people.