‘Freshman Life’
Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s back to home we go.
May. 8, 2012—I almost missed my bus home. Why, might you ask, might such a thing occur?
Year One Reflections
May. 3, 2012—The rooms are empty. The car is packed. The 2011-2012 school year officially ends today. It’s a bittersweet feeling. Though finals are always a hectic end to each semester, I can’t help but feel I am leaving part of my family behind as I venture to my actual home in Georgia. The quiet five hour...
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...
Leaving for Home
May. 3, 2012—With the last few days approaching, I start the dreadful job of packing…
Done with Exams
May. 2, 2012—I just did it. I finished my last exam... Reflections on Exam Week
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...
Reliving my childhood
Apr. 18, 2012—On Saturday, Vanderbilt held its first Quidditch event. I relived my childhood days by participating.
Class of 2016 Reading: Half the Sky
Apr. 17, 2012—Since Fall of 2011, each upcoming freshman class has been assigned a summer reading. What, an assignment before you even arrive at college?! However, these books allow the new students to come to campus with a common topic to discuss, and the themes presented in these works are recurrent themes throughout freshman year. This past...
The Stegemans Reunite! Things to See and Do in Nashville
Apr. 12, 2012—My family came to visit last weekend!! It was a bit of an impromptu visit, but I haven’t seen my family since Spring Break, so I was missing them dearly. AND, they haven’t been back to Nashville since move-in day, so this was a momentous occasion indeed! Over the months I have compiled a basic...
The Life of an Intramural Soccer Player
Apr. 7, 2012—Before coming to college, I was in the best shape of my life. For me, anyways. I played travel soccer for 13 years and 4 years of varsity high school before officially retiring upon my arrival at Vanderbilt. Life was great…until the “Freshman 15” rumors started to harass a very fitness-conscious brain. I had been...