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Thanksgiving Abroad
Dec. 2, 2011—To be honest, Thanksgiving isn’t a big deal for me, as a holiday. Spending time with my family and friends who visit definitely makes it that much more important, and lots of food is delicious. However, I will admit, not being with my family for a holiday which I am guaranteed time with my family...
8 College Essentials That No One Ever Told Me I’d Need
Dec. 2, 2011—There are a few items that I either brought to college as a First-Year or bought as the years went by. These items have more or less saved my life (and grades and money, etc) since I’ve been here. Allow me to list them!
Mayfield Showcase
Dec. 1, 2011—As I’ve mentioned a few times before, I live in a Mayfield, which is like a small two-story house with ten people who each have their own room, share two bathrooms, a common room, and a kitchenette.
Tortellini Tuesday Revisited: An Insider’s View
Nov. 30, 2011—Last year, one of my friends and fellow bloggers, Ryan, wrote about Tortellini Tuesday. In fact, he even mentioned me! It’s because I work for Vanderbilt Dining to fulfill my work study allotment.
Student Nights at Climb Nashville
Nov. 29, 2011—Climb Nashville is a local climbing gym located about 2 miles from campus. It is a fun place to go hang out with friends, experience something new, and potentially find a new hobby! I started off, as many did, climbing during Student Nights at Climb Nashville…and now here I am, as many are, addicted to...
The First of Many Holiday Parties
Nov. 28, 2011—Now that Thanksgiving break is over, in a festive attempt to be productive my friends and I had a holiday-themed study party in the hallway of their dorm.
Recycling Around Campus
Nov. 28, 2011—As part of my WilSkillzer duties, I recycled around Vanderbilt’s campus today for Vandy’s Plant Operations. It was raining, and at first I was by myself, but it actually turned into a very efficient happy recycling 2.5 hours.
Black Friday Fun
Nov. 25, 2011—I’m proud to say that last night I shopped during Black Friday and made it out alive. It was my first time, so I was afraid the crowds would be crazy but it was actually a pretty organized event and I was back in bed by 1:30 am.
Making Occluders
Nov. 25, 2011—Last weekend, one of the service organizations with which I’m involved, Vandy 4 Vision, got together with Alpha Phi Omega, the co-ed service fraternity at Vandy to make occluders for Prevent Blindness Tennessee (PBT).
A Dorm-Room Thanksgiving
Nov. 25, 2011—Every year now, my friends have all organized a special Thanksgiving dinner where we all get together and eat. And eat. And eat! Can you tell that there’s always a ton of food?