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Why Apply? Student Perspectives on Applying to VU

Nov. 8, 2016—As a Vanderbilt alumna, Class of 2014, I am often asked by prospective students, “Why did you apply to Vanderbilt?” The truth is there were a lot of things that drew me to Vanderbilt University: the gorgeous campus, the residential life, Vanderbilt’s proximity to the vibrant city of Nashville, the academics that would challenge beyond...

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Student Takeovers on Snapchat

Oct. 17, 2016—There’s a new way to learn about student life at Vanderbilt, and it’s a snap! While Vanderbilt has been on Snapchat for a while, this summer was the start of something new:  student takeovers. On most Tuesdays a different undergraduate student takes control of the Vanderbilt account to bring you a unique story about their...

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Campus Construction Update

Sep. 10, 2013—Photos and updates of some recent and ongoing campus construction projects.

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Vanderbilt Dining Revamps for the New Year

Aug. 13, 2012—As a Vanderbilt admissions counselor, I speak to a number of students and families on a weekly basis who are in different stages of the college search process.  Over the course of the year, several of the same questions tend to pop up: What are Vanderbilt’s financial aid policies?  Will I be able to live...

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Summertime Building

Jun. 14, 2012—Carolyn fills us in on the various construction projects happening around campus.

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