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Current Students, Standing By

Sep. 12, 2012—Our student representatives know more than the rest of us (about everything outside the classroom, at least). Yes, really.

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Know Your City: Sylvan Park

Jun. 25, 2012—Admissions Counselor Patrick Boswell weighs in on one of his favorite neighborhoods in the city.

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Why VU? From the Big Apple to Music City

Apr. 27, 2012—Sophomore Kiersten Chresfield shares the path she took to Vanderbilt and the eye-opening experiences she's had as a student.

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Why VU? Making the Most of Music City

Apr. 25, 2012—Vanderbilt Junior Seth Johnson tells us why he chose Vanderbilt and how that decision has shaped his college experience.

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Guest Blog: Sending Off the Next Group of World Changers

Apr. 20, 2012—Assistant Director of Admissions John Nesbitt reflects on the accomplishments of our senior tour guides.

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Guest Blog: Take Time to PreVU Vanderbilt Before Your Senior Year

Apr. 6, 2012—Admissions counselor Patrick Boswell tells us why rising seniors and their parents should take time this summer to PreVU Vanderbilt.

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Guest Blog: Celebrating Writing at Vanderbilt

Mar. 21, 2012—Admissions Counselor Dustin Lynn on the Writing Studio and Undergraduate Writing Symposium.

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Who Needs a “Break”? Not Us!

Mar. 9, 2012—Carolyn highlights some of the "nontraditional" spring break options Vanderbilt students can pursue.

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I Get By With a Little Help…

Mar. 2, 2012—Carolyn shows us how current Vanderbilt students get involved in the undergraduate admissions process.

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Leave Kafka at Home — it’s Rites of Spring

Feb. 29, 2012—Ryan on the Rites of Spring music festival and why sometimes it's nice to have a distraction.

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Representing Your Culture at VU

Feb. 22, 2012—Carolyn highlights some of the many cultural student organizations on campus.

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Behind the Scenes of the OUA

Feb. 17, 2012—A Q&A with our processing staff shows us how your file gets from Point A to Point B.

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