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From the Students: Why Did You Choose VU?

Apr. 9, 2014—We asked several of our current students why they made the decision to be a Commodore.

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4 Things You Need to Know About the Blair School of Music

Mar. 24, 2014—Four fast facts on the smallest of Vanderbilt's four undergraduate schools.

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4 Things You Need to Know About the School of Engineering

Mar. 21, 2014—Vanderbilt University School of Engineering is a place where students can strengthen their creative thinking and problem solving skills in the rich context of a top-university community. Today we start a series examining some of the factors that set each VU school apart.

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Visit a Class This Spring

Jan. 17, 2014—Did you know that prospective students can sit in on a class at Vanderbilt? Jay runs down some of the spring 2014 class visit options.

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Finding Your Major

Oct. 28, 2013—Considering the academic programs available at prospective schools is an important step in your college search or college application process. Explore Vanderbilt's undergraduate programs of study with our online "Find Your Major" resource.

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Somebody Help Me! Academic Resources at Vanderbilt

Sep. 16, 2013—You may think that starting college means you'll have to manage your academics on your own, but the wide-range of support at Vanderbilt means students have as much help as they need. Carolyn runs down the list for you.

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First-Year Writing Seminars

Aug. 26, 2013—From Disney in America to Chemistry, Climate, Change, and Energy Policy, Jay takes a look at the fall First-Year Writing Seminars.

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‘Dore for a Day Registration is Open!

Jul. 22, 2013—Sign up today for a chance to shadow a current Vanderbilt student for an afternoon this fall.

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The Commons Reading 2013

Jun. 6, 2013—Dean of The Ingram Commons Frank Wcislo introduces the 2013 Commons Reading selection.

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My Summer “Vacation”

May. 29, 2013—Carolyn lets us in on what some of our current students are doing over the break.

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Guest Blog: PreVU Vanderbilt This Summer

May. 2, 2013—Senior Admissions Counselor Laura Sensenig gets us psyched for PreVU 2013.

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Why VU? The Wendi Wang Bonus Track

May. 1, 2013—Sophomore Wendi Wang gives us one last set of insights into what makes the Vanderbilt experience so special.

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