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Is This Freedom? Idle Times in Nashville

May. 3, 2012—Finals Week 2012 has been both a blessing and a curse. I lucked out only having two finals this time around, but I had six days of nothing (I mean, six days to study) between my exams! Before hitting the books once again, I took some time to enjoy a few days with my fellow Commodores...

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Leaving for Home

May. 3, 2012—With the last few days approaching, I start the dreadful job of packing…

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How I Stay Sane Through Finals

May. 2, 2012—It’s a stressful time of year, no doubt. However, I have a few habits and tricks that tend to keep me sane during finals.

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1322 Books

May. 2, 2012—This past week, Vanderbilt’s branch of Care for Aids did some outstanding work in getting our campus community involved in an influential international effort.

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Awesome Adventures

May. 2, 2012—As the semester comes to a close (I’ve finished my last final! I’m halfway through college!) I’ve been reflecting back on sophomore year as a whole. This year was incredibly fun and I’d figure I’d sum that up by making a list of “9 Things I Never Saw Myself Doing But Did in My Sophomore...

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Tips for Surviving Freshman Year

Apr. 30, 2012—As my time here on Commons comes to and end and the new “Sophomore” status sets in, I find it necessary to share some of my Freshman Year wisdom in addition to some tidbits I wish I had known earlier. Class of 2016, this is for you: 1)   Be smart about packing: One of the...

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Writing Workshops

Apr. 29, 2012—On Mondays from 3:10-6pm this semester, I had class. One class. And though a nearly 3 hour class might sound horrific, mine really wasn't. That's because this class was a writing workshop.

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The Joys of Finals Week

Apr. 27, 2012—Finals week. Insert dramatic sigh here. I am honestly quite sad to see that two whole years–HALF of my undergraduate career–is already over. Preparation for my finals is slowly but surely making itself more prominent in my schedule, but that does not deter me from enjoying what is left of life as a sophomore year!

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The Easiest Enrollment Process Ever!

Apr. 27, 2012—Enrollment can be frustrating. However, this semester it was quite pleasant!

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Last Bash

Apr. 23, 2012—Before all of the Rites of Spring fun started last Friday, AOII had our last date party of the semester: Last Bash!

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