‘Spring Break’
Break’s Almost Over :(
Mar. 9, 2012—Spring break is nearly over (sad face), but it’s been great so far! It’s really been the break of new experiences for me!
Habitat for Humanity: Commodore Trot 5k
Nov. 26, 2011—Vanderbilt’s Habitat for Humanity chapter annually hosts a 5k (3.1 miles) run/walk fundraiser called the Commodore Trot. All proceeds from the race go to benefit the chapter’s build fund, which will be used to sponsor a Habitat house under Vanderbilt’s name.
Yet Another Spring Break Option- SPOTS!
Mar. 22, 2011—As you’ve probably discovered reading through various Inside ‘Dores posts, Vanderbilt has a ton of Spring Break options. Alternative Spring Break (ASB), is one of the most common, but definitely not the only service trip available for Vanderbilt students. I decided this year to go with Vanderbilt’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry to Tampa, Florida for their...
Spring Break Paintballing
Mar. 19, 2011—Lucky for us student-athletes who are in season, we get to have Vanderbilt’s campus all to ourselves during spring break!!! Never mind getting tan on a cruise through the Caribbean and eating good food at Mardi Gras, we get to enjoy bathrooms all to ourselves and experience no lines at bread and co, no waiting...
ASB in New Hampshire
Mar. 14, 2011—Alternative Spring Break (ASB) at Vanderbilt University was the first program of its kind and was established by Vanderbilt students in 1987 and today is one of the most popular service organizations on campus. I would definitely recommend that every Vanderbilt student participate in ASB at least once before the graduate. It can truly be...
Just the Break I Needed
Mar. 12, 2011—When I said goodbye to my friends last Friday, I knew we’d all come back with good stories from our spring break adventures. A bunch of my friends went on ASB (Alternative Spring Break) and travelled to random parts of the country to participate in community service, while another went to the mountains of North...
Eenie Meenie Minie Moe- Where for Spring Break Should I Go?
Mar. 7, 2011—Its that time of year again. The weather is getting to be consistently nice out, the sandals have resurfaced from the depths of the closet. Its spring break, an integral part of everyone’s college experience, a time of myth to most high school students day dreaming about what college will be like once they get...
Late Night Study Sessions
Mar. 3, 2011—This week is the last week before Spring Break! Of course, you know what that means. Professors have decided to cram as many tests, papers, and homework assignments into these last few days as possible. Nearly everyone I know is losing their mind, cramming in those last tidbits of information. I guess this will make...
“Cowboy, Take Me Away” – Thoughts after Spring Break
Mar. 22, 2010—(In response to “Thoughts Before Spring Break”) It’s just about a week after Spring break and I’m sitting in Rand dining hall with three new friends friends – people that I hadn’t known at the beginning of the month. This is the third time in one week my Alternative Spring Break group has hung out....
A Break before Break
Mar. 5, 2010—The week leading up to break is never easy. Teachers trying to get last minute assignments because we all know that the continuity of our class material will be severed by spring break. It feels good that I am writing this Thursday evening knowing that I have one assignment to go until freedom – my...