‘off campus’
You’re Listening to WRVU Nashville
Nov. 20, 2011—Hey there Nashville. It is 9 o’clock pm and you are now listening to 91 Across on WRVU Nashville. This is DJ Una with DJ Emily also in the house and we’re going to start you off this week with….
What is WilSkills?
Nov. 20, 2011—There is a somewhat hidden course (!) offered at Vanderbilt called Wilderness Skills. You can’t register it; you can’t even find it on YES…it exists in the wild outdoor backcountry of the southeast, only to show up on your transcript at the end of each semester as a reminder of the amazing adventures you’ve been...
Oh, those Blue Ridge Mountains
Nov. 20, 2011—10/10/11: For the past 3 days, I’ve essentially been my own pack mule, hauling my food, shelter, and clothing up and down the Blue Ridge Mountains. And oh! What a great 3 days it was!
From Nashville to Phoenix to Home!
Nov. 20, 2011—This past Wednesday, I packed up my bags and left for Thanksgiving Break early, along with the rest of my wonderful women’s club soccer team here at Vandy.
Happiness Amidst the Gloominess
Nov. 16, 2011—Rain is a part of the natural process of life. I get that. In fact, I enjoy rain showers from time to time. But let me just say that rainy weather makes me want to curl up in a ball to take a nap and have a lazy day. However, this week certainly does not...
Day 1 of volunteering!
Nov. 9, 2011—Today was my first day of volunteering at St. Mary Villa Child Development Center through InterAmerican Health Alliance (IAHA)! As soon as I walked into the play area for the kids, I was greeted by 6 young kids, Kayla, Jose, Nicholas, Joshua, and Sophia. Minutes later, quite a few others joined my welcoming committee and...
Vanderbilt Wins
Nov. 6, 2011—I am finally back in Vandyland after an amazing weekend in Gainesville. My roommate and I flew into Tampa and spent the night at her house, before heading to the University of Florida to watch our Commodores take on the Florida Gators. Even though our football team couldn’t come home with a win, I came...
Friends, Family, and a Farm
Nov. 5, 2011—Yesterday, I took a quick trip to western Kentucky to visit a friend’s farm. It really was a quick trip considering we left Vandy around 2:30 and were back by 9 pm.
Bring On the Fall
Nov. 2, 2011—So, there are two things that I know I’m not: 1) A morning person and 2) a fan of cold weather. Today, I faced my fears.
Best Ice Cream Ever
Oct. 30, 2011—“You’ve never been to Jeni’s?! What is wrong with you?” This is how I started my Friday night. When my friend Stephanie found out that I had never been to her favorite ice cream place before, she demanded that I get in her car immediately so we could fix this problem.