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Food Options After 12am

Dec. 17, 2015—If you like staying up late like I do, don't worry... you can find food.

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One Second Everyday

Dec. 9, 2015—Life at Vanderbilt, as told through the compilation of one second of video from every day from my first semester.

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My Roommate is Killing Me

Dec. 6, 2015—Stress and destress, just another week at Vandy.

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MY HOUSE!!!!! (And my beautiful floor!)

Nov. 26, 2015—I came to college expecting nice dorms, but not hotel-nice. I didn’t expect the lobby of Hank to be an actual lobby (hence, “Hotel Hank.”) I didn’t expect the marble floors or columns everywhere, or the nice cleaning lady who cleans the bathrooms every single day. I didn’t expect the pristine kitchen, or the nice tile of the dorm rooms. I didn’t expect Commons to be as nice it is. So when I put my stuff down in Stambaugh, I was floored. (I know, I know. You love puns too :) :) :))

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Random Roommate: Then and Now

Nov. 11, 2015—My reflections on deciding to room with a total stranger my first year of college.

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Considering ED? READ THIS!

Oct. 26, 2015—Still considering applying ED? It's not too late! I would know because I decided to apply 3 days before too!

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This is Vanderbilt.

Oct. 7, 2015—I spun through the air and then landed on the concrete, laughing. It was midnight and Zack and I had just attempted the swing dancing routine Around the World. Around us, about seventy-five people swing danced, whirling around in sundresses or sweatpants, their feet scraping against the floor of the top of the parking garage.

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And We’re Back!

Aug. 23, 2015—Classes don’t start for another two days, but I’ve been back at the Happiest Place on Earth (sorry, Disneyland) for a week. Typical. Between the empty hallways and the lack of a functioning meal plan, being on campus early can be a bit eerie, but it’s incredibly helpful to have some time to settle in...

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Packing for Vandy 101

Jun. 24, 2015—There are a lot of things to check-off from your to-do list before arriving on campus, and packing for college was definitely on top of the list. Living in a dorm room is not quite the same as living in your own house. While you do want to make sure that you buy and pack...

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Farewell, Freshman Year!

Apr. 21, 2015—All the feels.

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