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A Vandy Weekend
Feb. 8, 2019—Last weekend, for me, was pretty busy but fun! Here’s a glimpse into what I did on campus last weekend. On Friday, my friends and I went to Commons Ball in the Commons Center. Each year, Commons has a huge party on Commons with catered food, amazing decorations, a photo booth, and different games based...
Back at it Again!
Sep. 26, 2018—My third year at Vanderbilt has just begun, and it has already been busy, yet great! Here’s an update on my first month back in Nashville! My First Week: On the second day of classes, I saw Beyoncé and Jay-Z in concert in Vanderbilt Stadium! It was INCREDIBLE to say the least. Also, all the...
Housing 101
Apr. 12, 2017—With room selection in full swing for current students here at Vanderbilt, the memories of selecting roommates and preparing to live in a dorm community flooded mine and my friends’ minds. Out of our close circle of friends, six are living in a suite in Kissam, a dorm acclaimed for its fantastic food selection and...
The Week Leading Up to Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 21, 2016—What is my magic trick to getting through a tough week of assignments before a much-anticipated vacation? Simple: Stay busy.
13 Things I’ve Learned from the First 18.75% of College
Mar. 7, 2016—I'm 18.75% done with college. EIGHTEEN POINT SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT. Number one thing I've learned? Coffee is always necessary but only sometimes desirable.
The Towers Suite Life
Dec. 23, 2015—There are so many images of Commons and first year living but hardly any of upperclassmen housing. Vanderbilt requires at least 3 years of on-campus living (barring rare circumstances), so I wanted to talk about where I live: a Towers suite.
Food Options After 12am
Dec. 17, 2015—If you like staying up late like I do, don't worry... you can find food.
Keep Calm and Apply
Mar. 1, 2015—As my fellow blogger James mentioned, February is the time to apply for many different positions. For many college students, this is the the time to send in applications for jobs, graduate schools and internships. Apart from these external applications, there are many positions at Vanderbilt itself which have deadlines towards the end of the...
Hidden Gems: Underrated Vandy Study Spaces
Dec. 19, 2014—Since finals are over, I’m going to divulge some secret info with y’all—my favorite study spaces. This is a big deal, so read up, kids.
Meet My New WAMily
Dec. 12, 2014—I’m a proud resident of Rice hall in Moore College, and our Area Coordinator always starts his emails with “Hey WAMily!” It’s evokes a cutesy ‘ohana-means-family vibe, but I’ve started reading it as WAM, ily. I’m giving myself permission to be cheesy because it’s winter break, a time of sappy family scenes and affection. So...