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Happy/Sad

May. 7, 2013—As I sit here in my dorm room--devoid of all of my possessions aside from extremely plump suitcases--thinking about the school year that's just ended, I am simultaneously sad and happy. Contradicting emotions, yes, but I'll explain.

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Next Year…

Dec. 10, 2012—As a Senior (aka an Old Person), I keep getting the same questions many of you probably are: "What are you doing next year?" "Where do you want to be?" "Have you finished applying places?" It's exhausting and never ending. Fortunately, I have an answer for them.

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Commencement: The Observer’s Perspective

Jun. 3, 2012—It's the culmination of four years of blood, sweat, and tears. The moment your entire college career comes to. The few second in which you receive that much desired diploma and are congratulated by an entire university. It is thankfully something I still have two years before I participate in. It is something I had the pleasure of observing this year. It is...Vanderbilt Commencement.

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Guest Blog: Michael Arwood

Apr. 29, 2012—My friend Michael was one of the most important factors in my consideration of Vanderbilt. The school wasn’t really on my radar until he graduated high school (two years ahead of me) and came to Vandy, from where he will graduate next week. While talking to Michael at lunch one day, he gave me an...

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Guest Blog by Brett Good ’11

Sep. 4, 2011—Hello everyone.  I’m sorry I’m not Laura, who I’m sure provides much more insightful and interesting blog posts than I ever could. My name is Brett Good, and Laura was kind enough to allow me to guest blog.  I graduated from Vanderbilt this past May in the College of Arts and Science. Currently I work...

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Guest Blog by Scott Moskowitz ’11

May. 30, 2011—Two weeks after graduating college, I feel I’m finally able to reflect on my experiences at Vanderbilt and the impact that four years here had on my life. When asked why I chose Vanderbilt, my typical reply is that my naïve seventeen year old self thought it was a good idea. Looking back, I can...

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