‘Summer’
Dorm Decorating for Beginners
Aug. 9, 2012—Well readers, since giving excellent advice and tips to first years seems to be a theme of the blog at the moment, I figured I’d throw in my own two cents (and take this opportunity to do another list post!). A few things you should know about me before we begin: 1. I like to...
Vandy Chills
Aug. 8, 2012—Want another reason Vanderbilt is awesome? Today, they had their annual “Vandy Chills” day where they serve free ice cream to Vandy employees.
Home at Last!
Aug. 8, 2012—I made it back to the USA. I’m safe and sound, but missing Peru terribly. By completely immersing myself into Peruvian culture, I learned so much about family, healthcare, and about myself. And now, I finally have some pictures to prove it!
Long Time, No Blog: End of the Summer Round Up!
Aug. 6, 2012—Well, it isn’t the end yet. Summer 2012 has been my most productive (that is, I haven’t sat around on my couch quite as much according to my mother). Without boring you with the details, I’d like to quickly glance back at my summer and look ahead to the coming semester!
VUSRP Presentations
Aug. 6, 2012—I’ve blogged a lot in the past about the undergraduate research I do at Vanderbilt. More recently, how I am currently participating in VUSRP and what day-to-day life is like in the lab. My research this summer is culminating in a 10 minutes PowerPoint presentation and a Poster Session Day during the fall semester. Here’s...
Tax Free Weekend
Aug. 5, 2012—Tax Free Weekend marks a glorious, three-day holiday when sales tax on Back to School items becomes obsolete, which makes it the most perfect time to buy a computer. In fact, that is when I bought this Mac very I’m typing on 2 years ago!
Project Redecoration
Aug. 1, 2012—You might be wondering what I've been doing with my time when not teaching SAT prep or reading. Well, this summer my parents decided to take on the project of redecorating our house. What started with just painting the living room and getting rid of our old couch soon turned into including the kitchen, hallway, and my room--aka, pretty much the entirety of our condo.
Just Can’t Wait…
Jul. 31, 2012—Dearest soon-to-be first-years, Less than a month ‘til you start loving life at Vandy! I realize that you are completely psyched to be coming to school. In fact, this is probably the first time since kindergarten that you’ve been this excited to enter an academic institution. Well, I’m here to tell you that you are so so right to be thrilled!
I’m Still in Peru, and Loving It!
Jul. 31, 2012—Hello again from Lima! This weekend was my last in Peru, as I return home this Friday night. This weekend, we celebrated Peruvian independence day and a small group of us volunteers decided to travel down to the Peruvian desert oasis called Huacachina.
A Vacation in the Sunshine State
Jul. 30, 2012—Numerous families make beach trips during the summer. My family is not one of them. We are definitely a family that prefers the mountain scene over the beach. Cold over hot. Foliage over sand. However, with the desire to do something as a family before I head to Nashville and my sister begins her Master’s...