‘research’
An Hour as an English Major!
Mar. 6, 2016—It’s January 27th, 2016 and I, Sophie Druffner, am mired in work. There’s my Italian film class, the homework for my math class, and the catchup for chemistry I have to do. But there’s also Harmonies for the Elderly, teaching violin at the W.O. Smith School, being Minister of Joy for University Catholic, and starting...
Ready, Set, Relay!
Oct. 25, 2015—An inside look into one of Vanderbilt's largest fundraisers.
Sophia Cecilia Druffner ’19
Oct. 12, 2015—Hi! What’s your name? I’m Sophie from Dallas, Texas, and I’m a member of Vandy’s Class of 2019! I’m now FINISHED (get it? because I’m GRADUATED) with a math major, violin performance minor, completed premed track (Y’all it’s FUN!), and a series of Honors Seminars as part of being a Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar in the College...
The College Scholars Program
Feb. 20, 2015—One of the best things about Vandy is that it offers generous financial aid to its students. While many receive need-based financial aid, some students also receive merit scholarships. There are many kinds of merit scholarships at Vandy that prospective students can apply for, but the most prominent ones are the full-tuition scholarships, namely: The...
Helping You Research Research at Vanderbilt
Dec. 18, 2014—How do you get into research at Vanderbilt? Isn’t it scary contacting world-class professors? What if I haven’t done any research yet? I got you.
LET IT SNOW
Dec. 10, 2013—After five hours spent in the library working on a research paper, I emerged into the night with my spirits low and in desperate need of caffeine to get me through the next ten pages. I was met by a beautiful sight: snow. And lots of it!
A Day in the Life of Eileen, Part 2
Sep. 26, 2013—After describing a typical day for me last February, I figured I'd do it again this semester!
A Summer Wrap Up
Aug. 20, 2013—Tomorrow begins Junior Year and ends the summer break. As I prepare for this new semester, I reflect on everything I did over the course of the summer. It all began in May. Finals were done and after a long 20 minute drive, I was back home in the comforts of Nashville, Tennessee. 3 months...
Summer Plans
May. 10, 2013—It’s been one week since the summer started and I have made sure to do almost nothing since then. I’ve been happily sitting around my house sleeping, eating and watching movies. It’s been a great relaxing week and there’s plenty more to come during the rest of the summer. However, it’s time to start thinking...
Snips and Snickerdoodles
May. 2, 2013—A visit to my favorite eatery on campus and some trimmings to usher in the summer