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Apartment Time! — A Blank Canvas

Jul. 24, 2012—Vanderbilt generally likes its students to live on campus all 4 years because of the sense of community, but seniors (and this year juniors and sophomores because of the construction of the new Kissam College Halls) are allowed to apply to live off campus. This past weekend, I moved into my new apartment and I...

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Home is Where the Heart Is: New Housing Next Semester!

May. 2, 2012—My roommate and I excitedly opted to live in Vanderbilt’s newest building–Blakemore–next semester!

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FREE PINKBERRY

Apr. 28, 2012—As a dear friend and hallmate of a talented artist named Rachel-Chloe, I was able to enjoy some delicious Pinkberry on Vanderbilt’s tab just minutes ago. It was a perfect study break in my opinion :)

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OutDores

Feb. 26, 2012—Near the end of last year, as sophomore year housing was becoming an issue, I was offered a spot in a VIP (Vanderbilt Interest Project) by a friend of mine from ROTC. The VIP’s are a somewhat diluted version of the Mayfield Projects, with less group commitment in exchange for guaranteed housing in a less...

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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.

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Dorm Living

Nov. 28, 2011—I went to boarding school, so this year is my 5th year living in dorms.  I know that may sound like a scary thought to some, but they’re really not that bad. I promise.

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Adventure Science Center: U2 Laser Show!

Nov. 26, 2011—The different residence halls around campus sponsor various events for their residents. This semester, I am living on Highland Quad in Lewis House. We get emails every once in a while advertising free food, free massages, free places to go, etc…FREE stuff!

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The Mayfield Experience

Aug. 26, 2011—I’ve lived in Mayfield 6 for a week now and it’s definitely…interesting.

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Freshman Moving Tips

Aug. 17, 2011—It is really hard to believe that summer is almost over but that also means that a new semester at Vanderbilt is right around the corner! As some of us return to campus, we realize the daunting task ahead; preparing, packing, and moving into new dormitories or off campus housing arrangements. For incoming freshman, the...

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Storage and Moving Tips

May. 6, 2011—Yesterday, along with fellow Inside ‘Dores Blogger Ryan Higgins and a couple other friends, I spent six long hours storing everything under the sun that one can find in a dorm room. We decided to store at Amerisite which is located on Sixth Avenue in downtown Nashville. The facility is secure, climate controlled and quite...

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