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The Finals Week Experience (and What Happens After)

May. 2, 2014—A review of my finals week and the "vacation" I've enjoyed in Nashville since they ended!

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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.

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My Commons Seminar: How a One-Hour Course Changed My Life

Apr. 13, 2014—An overview of Commons Seminars and my fabulous experience in one this spring.

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Congratulations 2018’s (and some unsolicited advice)

Mar. 29, 2014—Vanderbilt chose you, but why should you choose Vanderbilt? And a little congratulatory ego-boost with love from your (hopefully) fellow Commodore. PS that featured photo was my first ever VU instagram from my visit last April. #loveatfirstsight

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The Culturally Literate

Feb. 10, 2014—My Friday night led me to experience the visual arts, modern dance, an medley of Vanderbilt voices, and a jubilee for the XXII Winter Games. I certainly was inspired by this culture-filled evening!

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Blair Salon Series: Singer-Songwriter Night

Jan. 18, 2014—This is my second time attending the Blair Salon Series at Dean Wcislo’s House. This particular Friday night was just as wonderful, and perhaps even better, than last time. When I attended in October last semester, the theme of the evening was “fairy tales,” including a piece from the musical “Into the Woods.” Tonight’s theme...

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Snow Way!

Dec. 10, 2013—This morning, my alarm went off. Silly thing, I wanted to throw it against the window. But when I flipped it open to punch the snooze, I saw I had a missed call from M. Why in the world did he call me at 1 in the morning?

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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.

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Captain Philips and the John Rich Hunger Games.

Dec. 9, 2013—I know that title is a bit of a mouthful but read on to know why. So I was sitting down a few days ago and I got thinking about all that’s happened this semester. My conclusion: Vandy wants me to have as much fun as possible. So earlier on this semester I had the...

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Sips N Strokes

Nov. 14, 2013—Last night, my freshman hall reunited at Sips N Strokes to paint the Nashville skyline.

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