‘library’
5 College Study Tips
Jan. 22, 2020—Vanderbilt is a great place but can be difficult at times, just like any other university. I am now a junior and have learned valuable study tips throughout my time at Vanderbilt. Here are my top 5 study tips for an incoming freshman: Get a planner. In high school, I wrote everything down on my phone...
Surviving Finals – Reserving Library Rooms
Apr. 30, 2019—Finals season is here, which means that the library and every study spot will be a lot more crowded than usual. One of my favorite parts of going to a small school is that you can always find a place to study, even during the most popular times of the year. One of the best...
My new favorite study spot
Jan. 28, 2019—Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce y’all to my favorite studying place on campus: The Periodical Room! This spacious and well-lit room is on the 6th floor of Central Library, right at the heart of campus. It is always quiet, has windows, tables, comfy seats, and just enough people in it that it doesn’t feel...
My Favorite Places on Campus
Jan. 21, 2019—My exploration of campus has been both joyful and enlightening. I not only found my favorite areas, but also figured out more characteristics of Vanderbilt. Let’s delve into my discoveries! 4th Floor of Central Library As a Japanese learner, I was pleasantly surprised to discover a corner of Japanese books on the 4th floor...
Avoiding Death during Dead Week
Dec. 3, 2013—In just under 5 days, I will begin the grueling week long marathon that is exam week. With a total of 5 exams to take during the 7 day period, it's going to be an unpleasant week.
Caitlyn’s Catch-Ups: Finals Frenzy
Dec. 19, 2012—Caitlyn's Catch-Ups Part 4: Finals! As Thanksgiving break approached a few weeks ago, I decided it was probably about time to check out my finals schedule and develop a game plan before it was too late. Looking at my finals though, I quickly realized that a hard-core study schedule was not what I needed.
I’m Done, Where Do the Books Go?
Dec. 15, 2012—It's the end of the semester, what do I do with all of these textbooks now?
Mountainfilm on Tour
May. 1, 2011—Yesterday I returned to Nashville’s Main Public library, but this time there was no intent to study. Four friends and I went to check out Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour – two hours of short films shown for FREE Saturday afternoon. The advertisement for this event said, “These are films with a purpose – come to...
Rec Center 101
Jan. 27, 2011—I started swimming when I was four. I was forced to jump in the pool, and according to my parents and grandparents, I screamed for an hour straight. I, of course, have no recollection of this, and I soon fell in love with swimming. I started swimming competitively at age six, and continued to throughout...