‘Commons Cup’
What my Freshman Year Roommate Taught Me
May. 18, 2017—Honestly, I was extremely anxious about my first roommate, especially since I met her through Facebook. We only messaged each other a few times over the summer to coordinate things for the room. I wondered if she would like me or if we would get along. But after my freshman year, I could not have...
Being Sick in College
Dec. 5, 2015—Being sick in college is hard. But it does make me appreciate being healthy! It also makes me appreciate everyone around me who offers to bring me soup, ice cream (my friends know me well) and Gatorade.
A “Typical” Weekend
Oct. 15, 2015—I don't even know what to expect from my weekends anymore, but a little surprise never hurt anyone.
Another Sentimental Commons Post
Apr. 22, 2015—I love Memorial House, but what else is new?
The Myth of Love at First College Tour: A Highly Indecisive Student’s Guide to Choosing Vandy
Apr. 11, 2015—And finally, one last truth: choosing to come to Vanderbilt was the best decision I have made in my entire life, and I cannot imagine being happier anywhere else.
So I Heard You Got Into Vandy – A Brief FAQ
Mar. 26, 2015—First off, CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you’re as excited about Vanderbilt as I was when I found out I was accepted, that fateful day just under a year ago. But that’s a story for another post… Whether you’re 100% sold on Vanderbilt, or still on the fence, I’m sure you have like a million questions about...
How to Get Exercise Without Setting Foot in the Gym
Oct. 28, 2014—Don’t get me wrong: the Student Rec Center here at Vanderbilt is great. With the swipe of your Commodore Card, you get free access to an indoor track, a basketball court, more treadmills and weight machines than I can count, and even a couple of rooms for racquetball that I’m dying to try out. And...
Man-I’ve-Been-Bad-at-Pacing-These-This-Semester Monday, Part 1
Dec. 9, 2013—Sorry for the sudden overload of my sunshine-y voice on the blog, but I just want to get a few more in before the semester ends! Here are some of my thoughts on why Vanderbilt’s first-year Commons experience is so significant and wonderful.
A Rocking Sunday in Nashville
Nov. 14, 2013—Last Sunday night, I spent a couple of hours at a bar in downtown Nashville, chatting with musicians and making full use of my eardrums. Later I found myself practically stranded across town from campus. But this proved to be a memorable adventure, all in the name of taking advantage of being in Nashville.
FALLing in love with Vanderbilt
Oct. 28, 2013—Sorry for the tacky title, but it gets my point across: I LOVE fall in Nashville. Here are a few reasons, complete with pumpkin carving, Halloween and the weather.