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Spring Break: A Hop Across the Pond

Mar. 21, 2017—Vanderbilt’s academic schedule is a bit unique because our Spring Break falls one week earlier than most other schools, college or otherwise. While many students soaked up the sun in iconic beaches, I took a class trip to England!! I say “class trip” because this trip is actually a requirement for a class: Harry Potter...

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Nashville to London: Part 2

May. 20, 2016—Hello readers! I’m still on my London adventure, and still doing the typical touristy things. We’ve also started classes officially, but more on that in a minute! Here’s what I’ve been doing these past few days! Tate Modern This is London’s famous modern art gallery, and it’s free for visitors! We saw exhibits from artists...

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I Kinda Like Mondays (Sometimes)

Mar. 23, 2015—There are four more weeks of class left in my first year at Vanderbilt. Wait, what? I guess it shouldn’t have caught me off guard, considering the fact that pretty much every adult I ever meet tells me that college will be the fastest four years of my life. Still, it’s hard to believe that...

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Semester Two, Semester New

Jan. 22, 2015—New classes, long lines at the post office, and even a couple of sunny days this week – this can only mean one thing. IT’S SEMESTER TWO Y’ALL. Okay, maybe the new semester actually started about three weeks ago, but my busyness pretty much shows how exciting this semester is shaping up to be. Here...

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My PreVU Story

May. 19, 2014—The college search process is not an easy one. Trust me, I know. A few years ago, I was in the same place that many readers may find themselves in now—approaching the end of junior year in high school, with a vague idea of where to apply, but no official campus tours to speak of....

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Five Days of Harry: Day 5

Mar. 17, 2014—In this post: THE HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR.

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Five Days of Harry: Day 4

Mar. 17, 2014—In this post: London, Matilda: the Musical, and Platform 9 3/4!

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Five Days of Harry: Day 3

Mar. 17, 2014—In this post: the Roald Dahl museum, a Harry Potter walking tour, and delicious desserts!

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Five Days of Harry: Day 2

Mar. 17, 2014—In this post: Oxford, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and the Eagle and Child--among other things!

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Five Days of Harry: Day 1

Mar. 16, 2014—I'm breaking my accidental blog silence (sorry guys) with a series of posts about my spring break! I'll start out with a little background: this semester, I'm enrolled in a class called Harry Potter and Child Development. Sounds awesome, right?

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