Editors’ Note

Dear Members of the Class of 2016, Table of Contents You are here to learn and grow—intellectually, creatively, ethically, socially, Welcome What To Do Music City, USA and personally . The only environment capable of fostering so many levels of learning and growth is a community . You are now part of the Vanderbilt Welcome from Chancellor Zeppos ...... 3 Service, Creativity, and Out of the Bubble and into Music City: Welcome from the Board of Trust ...... 3 Involvement A Sociologist’s View ...... 59 . community . Welcome to The Ingram Commons . . . .4 . Finding Fulfillment ...... 35 Tune Out the Bubble ...... 60 The members of this community are students, professors, staff workers, Welcome from Your Faculty Heads of House . .5 Why Should We Care about The Music Scene ...... 61 administrative officials, health professionals, coaches, athletes, artists, Community Service ...... 36 . Other Nashville Attractions ...... 62 musicians, researchers, writers, alumni, and citizens of the Metro Nashville I VU: VIP: Beyond Tutoring ...... 36 Tips on Money Management . . . . . 63 . Nashville Bucket List ...... 64 area . No matter what they do, each member of this community has a story Getting Involved with Service on CommonVU, Vanderbilt The Ingram Commons ...... 36 Useful Stores ...... 65 that is worth learning . Visions, & VUcept Creativity, Innovation, and Problem Solving . 37 Popular Restaurants ...... 67. . The activities in this community are classroom learning, academic CommonVU Schedule ...... 8 . Doing Theatre ...... 38. . assignments, scholarly paper writing, athletics, creative expression, socializing, Half the Sky and Human Identities . . . 16. Being a Blair Kid ...... 38 Nuts and Bolts community service, undergraduate research, exploration, entertainment, YOLLO: You Only Live and Learn Once . . .17 . Greek Life ...... 39. . Why We Are VUceptors ...... 18 Practical Information relationship building, and countless others . Vanderbilt Visions Curriculum . . . . .18 . Campus Map ...... 40 . Access to the Houses and Floors . . . . 69 . But why? Why are you at Vanderbilt? Why do you participate in Vanderbilt A Quick Guide to the Commodore Card . . 69. Visions? Why choose a certain major? Why join a student organization? Why Class Is In Session The First-Year Student Meal Plan . . . . 70 . Identities Online Resources ...... 72 serve your community? And who? Who are the people around you? How? Taking Responsibility for Services and Resources ...... 73 A Strange New World ...... 43 . . How can you find help? How can you access support when you need it? How Your Learning Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness . . . . 75 Don’t Judge a Story by Its Skin Cover . . . 43 . do the logistics of this place work? On- and Off-Campus Transportation . . . 76 . What to Expect in Your First Year at Vanderbilt 21 Challenges of an Aspie ...... 44 Our intent is to answer the many questions you have, and those you haven’t Tips on How to Succeed Academically 22 Perspective of a Homeschooled Student . . . 44 even thought to ask, by sharing with you different experiences and insights Goals, Expectations, and Requirements . . 22 Being Jewish in the “Bible Belt” . . . . 45 . Words You Need To Know Time Management ...... 23 . . Work to Gain Perspective ...... 46 into the Vanderbilt community . Our goal is to give you an understanding of Vandy Lingo ...... 79 Tools for the Road ...... 22 Be Yourself ...... 46 . . the many facets of our community, so that you can find your place in it . Some Common Abbreviations . . . . .79 . Communicating with Professors . . . 22. Gay Greek Gaiety ...... 47 Honor Pledge ...... 80. . The heartbeat we have tried to give this publication is one of community and Learning How to Think ...... 23 Finding My Home at Vanderbilt . . . . . 47 Note Taking ...... 23 Community Creed ...... 80 . . caring . This university—faculty, fellow students, administrators, and the many We R Who We R ...... 48 . . Study Spaces ...... 24. . Alma Mater ...... 80 . . others who make this place what it is—cares about you . Make good use of The Curious Case of Being a Minority . . .49 . Resources ...... 24. . what this publication—and our Vanderbilt community—has to offer you . Why We Are at a Research University . . .25 . Inside Back Cover Continuing the Tradition of Integrity . . . 25 . True Life Your co-editors, The Ingram Commons Map Take Control and Think ...... 51 Stevenson Center Map Michael Hogue The Rules ...... 52 . . Finding Direction Important Numbers College of Arts and Science, ‘14 Making the Transition: Why the Psychological VUcept Executive Board Where You Are and and Counseling Center Can Help . . . 52. Where You’re Going Help a Roommate in Crisis ...... 52 . Nina Warnke Reflections on Year One ...... 27. . Living with a Roommate ...... 53 Assistant Dean of The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons Professional Development as a Freshman? . 28 . Fight the Unseen ...... 54 at Vanderbilt Letting Service Lead the Way 28 Share the Burden ...... 54. . With VISAGE in South Africa . . . . . 30. . Share the Responsibility in Our Community . 55 Both Sides of Failure ...... 31. . My Green Dot ...... 56. . Research: Not Just a Resume Builder . . . 32 . My August 26: Losing a Loved One . . . 56. . Undergraduate Research Outside the Almost Transferring ...... 57 . Fume Hood 32 What Will I Do with My History Major? . . 33. II 1 Welcome to Vanderbilt Welcome Nicholas S. Zeppos, Chancellor, Faculty VUceptor By setting high standards for yourself and working hard to meet your academic goals, you have earned acceptance to one of the world’s most distinguished institutions of higher education. Your passion and commitment demonstrate the values we hold dear as a university, and I know that you will enrich the extraordinary undergraduate experience that defines Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt is a place of discovery and self-discovery where you will find an abundance “ Vanderbilt is a place of of ways to explore your interests and become engaged in the community. With its firm foundation in the liberal arts, and focus on fostering creativity, innovation, and discovery and self-discovery critical thinking, the university’s unique learning environment provides opportunities for research and advanced study rarely offered at the undergraduate level. Linking where you will find an your academic talents and skills with the university’s mission to advance education, research, and health care, you will discover ways to make valuable contributions to abundance of ways to explore the betterment of society as you prepare for your future.

your interests and become As a Vanderbilt student, you will be embraced by a sense of connectedness and authentic community as you build lifelong friendships. Here, you’ll find a special engaged in the community.” culture that values the learning that takes place in our interactions with one another and in how we choose to respond to the world that surrounds and supports us.

I look forward to personally greeting you in August. In the meantime, know of my congratulations and best wishes as you take this important next step in your life’s journey.

Welcome Mark F. Dalton, Chairman, Vanderbilt University Board of Trust

Congratulations on the outstanding record of achievement that brings you to Vanderbilt ‘s vibrant intellectual community. As Chairman of the University’s Board of Trust, I am pleased to extend a warm welcome as you join our extraordinary family of scholars, professors, researchers, and physicians.

As a Vanderbilt alumnus, a Vanderbilt parent, and a member of the Board, I am proud of the distinctive position my alma mater holds among the world’s best colleges and “ From the moment you step universities. This university is a very special place devoted to preparing students to become leaders and engaged citizens who contribute to society in profound and onto campus, you will find meaningful ways. amazing opportunities to From the moment you step onto campus, you will find amazing opportunities to discover new strengths and sources of inspiration. Both in and out of the classroom, discover new strengths and Vanderbilt’s world-class faculty stand ready to provide advice and guidance to help sources of inspiration.” you develop your skills and knowledge to shape this university and the world. Throughout the years ahead, I know that you will look back on your Vanderbilt experience as one of the most transformative times of your life. Today, as you stand at the beginning of that path, I encourage you to connect with the incredible resources, the diversity of talent, and the many avenues of exploration before you. Approach each day with an open mind and an appreciation for Vanderbilt’s unique culture, and take great pride in being a Commodore.

2 3 Welcome to The Ingram Commons Frank Wcislo, Dean of The Ingram Commons, Associate Professor of History and European Studies, Faculty VUceptor

Welcome to a very special neighborhood at Vanderbilt. For the next ten months, it belongs to you, the Class of 2016. The Ingram Commons isn’t just a place—despite its beautiful buildings and quads. It’s also an idea, and a simple one at that: let people of diverse backgrounds live together and encourage opportunities to learn from each other. What results are previously unimagined discoveries. The Ingram Commons, with its ten Houses, is a network of living-learning communities.

Think about the people you will meet in the next days and weeks. Your roommate “ You’ll discover that these great might be from your hometown, but just as likely hails from another state or country, speaks another language, and certainly holds different values. You’ll discover much teachers and scholars also are about yourselves from each other. You’ll share experiences with floor mates—the mentors and intellectual leaders chemical engineer who lives next door to a cellist and a basketball player who is friends with a pre-med and an education student. You’ll all learn that plenty of first- whose love of ideas and year students at Vanderbilt are undecided about their majors. discovery is contagious.” You’ll meet your Resident Adviser, an upperclassman who lives on the floor. The RA helps you maintain the rules that keep everyone safe and healthy, and knows what a successful Vanderbilt undergraduate is. You’ll encounter your Faculty Head of House, and perhaps wonder why a professor is “living in the dorm.” You’ll discover that these great teachers and scholars also are mentors and intellectual leaders whose love of ideas and discovery is contagious. They will help you shape the living-learning community of your House. Knowing them can lead to acquaintanceships with other professors both inside and outside your classrooms—men and women whose passion for teaching, scholarship, and service encompasses every field of human endeavor on our globe and beyond it.

You’ll meet other students, faculty, and staff: Faculty and Student VUceptors in your Vanderbilt Visions groups, academic advisers, upperclass House alumni, consultants from the Writing Studio or the Center for Student Professional Development, chaplains, members of student organizations, and professional staff administrators with diverse career experiences. They all contribute to The Ingram Commons.

Then there is each one of you. You bring something unique to this community you now call home. Make use of that talent. Invite a professor you admire to dinner in your Welcome to the Houses from Your Faculty Heads of House House. Challenge an interpretation in class. Take a Commons Seminar. Volunteer in the Nashville community. Run for House Advisory Council. Join a student organization. Prof. Paul Lim, Crawford House Prof. Cindy Gadd, East House Participate in a House event. Discover Nashville. Cheer for the ‘Dores. Make music. Create some fun. Take care of yourself. Reach out to a friend. Take responsibility for If you are looking for an adventurous, yet Welcome to East House in the lovely, historic your education. Discover yourself. welcoming and inclusive environment, designed part of The Commons where we will make our to challenge you intellectually and shape you new home together! My family and I move into By the way, the “Dean of The Ingram Commons Residence”—next to The Commons personally, you’ve come to the right university East a few weeks before we welcome you on Center—is also known as the Wcislo family home. My wife, Jane Wcislo (she’s a and right House. I am a professor in both the Move-In Day. Along with our great residence physical therapy manager at VUMC), and I live there. Our two youngest daughters are Divinity School and Department of History. staff (Noelle, John, and Ryan), we will honor East’s sophomores away at college. We hope each of you will join us at least once this year Welcome one, welcome all! I am looking forward traditions, e.g. Fireside Chats, and create new for dinner or an event with good food and great conversation in a comfortable home. to meeting you soon. ones of our own—all I can say now is that food Welcome to your neighborhood! and paintbrushes are likely to be involved. My hope is that we will find meaningful ways to make a difference through the relationships we build within our community…whether in East House, our university, or the world. 4 5 Prof. Frank Dobson, Prof. Kevin Leander, Prof. Greg Barz, North House Prof. Chalene Helmuth, Gillette House Memorial House Global music. Global health. As a medical Sutherland House Our theme this year is one word: “difference.” Welcome to Memorial House! We will engage ethnomusicologist, I study the role of music Those of us who live in Sutherland House We will discuss and dissect our differences, together in building community, enjoying in HIV/AIDS in Africa. My recent field research can expect to reciprocate a genuine sense of whether in terms of geography, gender, the benefit of being a small House where in Uganda produced a Grammy-nominated community while each of us engages in multiple ethnicity, or outlooks. Yet, as we do so, I wish relationships provide the context for growing recording of the music of HIV-positive women’s extracurricular and academic pursuits. When for us to keep several thoughts in mind. One is together and growing as individuals. Through groups. Current field research involves hip-hop we return to Sutherland, we find a network of this statement by Archbishop Desmond Tutu formal and informal gatherings, meals, projects, in Lesotho (Southern Africa). It should come as interesting, diverse people who embrace the of South Africa, “Differences are not intended conversations, and interactions with visitors, we no surprise that North House celebrates musical extraordinary elements of living together and to separate, to alienate. We are different will build a comfortable and joyful homeplace traditions from around the world and focuses on are devoted to making this experience fun along precisely in order to realize our need of one while encouraging and pushing each other to global health issues. We attend concerts together, with shared moments of excitement, hard work, another.” As we strive together to make Gillette expand our reach and vision as individuals to a dine with faculty, form bands, and listen to stories rest, play, and discovery. Your RA will prove to be House a home for us all, a place of harmony world well beyond Memorial. In my research, I am about concerns in our university and in our city! an exceptional resource for you. See you around and accomplishment, let us also celebrate our keenly interested in learning as part of everyday By actively serving in our community we enrich our family table at Cafecito—I’m looking forward differences, which bind us to one another as life. With your help, I hope to create a vibrant our House (and our world). As the reigning to getting to know you. ¡Bienvenidos a la Casa we learn and grow together. community where our ideas, commitments, Commons Cup champion, North House rocks! Sutherland! and innovations continue to move us across the spaces of our lives together. Dr. Kyla Terhune, Prof. Tiffany Ruby Patterson, Prof. Robert Barsky, West House Hank Ingram House Stambaugh House Our House is a place of artistry and passionate Dr. Roger Cone, Murray House I am a historian of the African Diaspora in the Welcome to Hank Ingram House, the largest creative excitement, fostered by weekly Welcome to Murray House and “Murray Magic.” Atlantic world with a particular interest in the House on The Ingram Commons! I’m a surgeon gatherings and special events within and You are about to undergo a significant transition moral imaginations of writers and intellectuals, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, so beyond our Wonderful Wild West House. I am a in your lives, saying farewell to friends and family, slave societies, and colonial systems. In Stambaugh, we’re likely to run into one another at some odd professor of literature and intellectual history, and starting college. However, as Christopher we will live and learn in a community where hours as I traipse back and forth to the hospital. and a burgeoning videographer, and my wife McCandless said, “ The joy of life comes from our students and faculty engage each other as thinkers Here on the second floor, it’s just as full as the Marsha is a professional dancer, choreographer, encounters with new experiences, and hence in informal settings like small dinners in my remainder of the House, as I’m joined by my and yogini. We look forward to welcoming you there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly apartment, over hot chocolate on chilly evenings, husband, three children, and our loveable mutt, “chez nous” with regular homemade meals and changing horizon, for each day to have a new during exam breaks with ice cream, playing sports Sackson—all of whom are active “Hanksters.” desserts, relaxing séances of yoga and meditation, and different sun.” The wealth of new friends on the lawn, or inviting guests in for a film or just We’re looking forward to another year at Hank’s and provocative gatherings dedicated to creative and educational opportunities at Vanderbilt is pizza. There will be many opportunities to discuss House-—one jam-packed with Hank Hangouts, outbursts, all designed to calm and inspire you in remarkable, and our goal here at Murray House is your concerns and the issues that shape our society and game nights, special guests, dinners in the this, your great Vanderbilt adventure. apartment, outreach in the community, and to make this transition a magical experience for the world. We will engage in service activities in the lots of Hank pride! each one of you. surrounding community thereby enriching our own. Welcome to your new home in Stambaugh. 6 7 CommonVU Schedule

Wednesday, August 15

TIME EVENT LOCATION I VU 8:00 a.m. – Midnight International Student Move-In The Ingram Commons Houses Thursday, August 16

8:00 a.m. – Midnight International Student Move-In The Ingram Commons Houses CommonVU, Vanderbilt Visions, and VUcept 8:30 p.m. International Student Dinner with VUceptors and The Commons Center Dining Balcony Faculty Heads of House

Friday, August 17

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. First Year Package Pick-up Lower Quad Tent 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Move-In Weekend Shabbat Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. International Student Coffee Hour Prof. Lim’s Apartment, Crawford House, 2nd floor

Saturday, August 18

7:00 a.m. – Noon Move-In The Ingram Commons Houses 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Breakfast Available for Purchase The Commons Center and Rand Hall 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Package and Pre-Ordered Items Pick-Up Lower Quad Tent Pick up mail packages and pre-ordered books, and purchase basic room supplies. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Commodore Card, Newcomer Book, and VUpoint Pick-Up The Commons Center, Pick up your Vanderbilt Student I.D., the directory of your Multipurpose Room, 237 classmates, and VUpoint. VUpoint includes the CommonVU schedule, students and faculty essays, maps, and information about area shops and restaurants. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Main Post Office Open Rand Hall

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Information Desk The Commons Center, 1st floor 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Vanderbilt Main Bookstore Open Barnes & Noble, 2525 West End Ave. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. For International Students: The Commons Center, Room 320 Making Connections: Navigating Your New “Social Network” Making new friends from different cultural backgrounds can be a challenge. This workshop will guide you through some different communication styles and friendship patterns that you may encounter in your new home. Look forward to tips from current students on their adjustment process.

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch available for purchase The Commons Center and Rand Hall Noon – 4:00 p.m. Campus Safety and Property Protection Information The Commons Center Lobby, 1st floor Officers of VUPD will provide safety information and offer bicycle and laptop registration. Please provide make, model, and serial number for the items being registered.

8 9 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. University Resources and Services Fair Wyatt Center Atrium Sunday, August 19 Drop in anytime to meet university representatives and gather 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Information Desk The Commons Center Lobby, 1st floor information concerning the first-year student experience, including student health and wellness, student professional and academic 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Commodore Card Office Open 184 Sarratt development, House and community norms, campus safety, money For parents who wish to add money to the Card matters, and life outside of the classroom. 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Farewell Continental Breakfast The Commons Center and The University Resources and Services Panel Discussions Enjoy breakfast with your students and say good-bye before they Commons Center South Patio 1:00 p .m . – 1:45 p .m . Student Health and Wellness: Wyatt Rotunda embark on the student-only part of CommonVU. 1:00 p .m . – 1:45 p .m . Money Matters: Wyatt 201 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Hillel Welcome Bagel Brunch Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life 2:00 p .m . – 2:45 p .m . Student Professional & Academic Development: Wyatt Rotunda 2:00 p .m . – 2:45 p .m . Life Outside the Classroom: Wyatt 201 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vanderbilt Main Bookstore Open Barnes & Noble, 2525 West End Ave. 3:00 p .m . – 3:45 p .m . Campus Safety: Wyatt Rotunda 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Vanderbilt Main Post Office Open Rand Hall Basement 3:00 p .m . – 3:45 p .m . House and Community Norms: Wyatt 201 10:30 a.m. – Noon Moving On, But Not Out: Loving Your College Student! Wyatt Center Rotunda 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Black Cultural Center/Black Student Alliance Reception Bishop Joseph Johnson For parents and family members only. Join professional, academic, Students and families are invited to learn about Vanderbilt’s Bishop Black Cultural Center and medical staff for a talk about parents adjusting to college life. Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center and its programs. Students 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. VUcept Groups with Odd Numbers: Meetings and Lunch Groups 1–47 (odd numbers only) from the Black Student Alliance will be on hand, along with BCC staff, (will pick up box lunches during this time) meet at Peabody Esplanade to meet and greet the families and answer questions. Open to all. Meet your Faculty and Student VUceptors, as well as the other Groups 49–91 (odd numbers only) 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Meetings with College and School Deans members of your group, introduce yourselves, review the Vanderbilt meet at Peabody Library Lawn A&S: Langford Auditorium Visions curriculum, and complete the CIRP survey. Please arrive on *All groups will move to various spots on Blair: Turner Recital Hall time at your designated area, and look for your group number sign. Peabody campus after initial meeting. Engineering: Featheringill Hall’s Adams Atrium Peabody: Wyatt Center Rotunda 11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Religious Life Fair East Lawn Tent House Dinners 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. VUcept Groups with Even Numbers: Meetings and Lunch Groups 2–48 (even numbers only) 5:30 p .m . – 6:30 p .m . Crawford House: Upper Quad Lawn Tent (will pick up box lunches during this time) meet at Peabody Esplanade East House: East Lawn Tent Meet your Faculty and Student VUceptors, as well as the other Groups 50–90 (even numbers only) Hank Ingram House: The Commons Lawn Tent members of your group, introduce yourselves, review the Vanderbilt meet at Peabody Library Lawn North House: West Lawn Tent Visions curriculum, and complete the CIRP survey. Please arrive on *All groups will move to various spots on Sutherland House: Upper Quad Lawn Tent time at your designated area, and look for your group number sign. Peabody campus after initial meeting.

7:00 p .m . – 8:00 p .m . Gillette House: The Commons Lawn Tent 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. House Meetings and the Community Creed Gillette, Murray, Memorial, North, Memorial House: East Lawn Tent Meet with your housemates, Faculty Head of House, and Resident West: Meet in your House lobby Murray House: Upper Quad Lawn Tent Advisers to examine the significance of entering a community of Crawford: Upper Quad Tent Stambaugh House: Upper Quad Lawn Tent scholars, which you will formally do at Founder’s Walk. Hank Ingram: The Commons Center West House: West Lawn Tent Dining Hall (downstairs) Stambaugh: The Commons Center Dean of The Ingram Commons Residence Open House Multipurpose Room, 237 Dean Frank Wcislo and his wife, Jane, invite you to visit their residence—a place that is open to first-year Sutherland: Wyatt Rotunda students for special dinners, talks, and receptions throughout the year. Drop by, pick up a refreshment and, East: Wyatt Atrium if you wish, introduce yourself to the dean, Mrs. Wcislo, and Faculty Heads of House. Drop by either before or after your House dinner, according to the schedule. 6:00 p.m. Founder’s Walk Meet at The Ingram Commons and 5:30 p .m . – 6:30 p .m . Gillette House, Memorial House, Murray House, Stambaugh House, West House This Vanderbilt University tradition formally welcomes each first-year proceed to Alumni Lawn class into our community. Each House, led by its Faculty Head of 7:00 p .m . – 8:00 p .m . Crawford House, East House, Hank Ingram House, North House, Sutherland House House and Resident Advisers and accompanied by VUceptors, will be greeted by students, staff, alumni, and faculty. Speakers include: Catholic/Muslim/Protestant/Jewish/ Services Dean of The Ingram Commons Frank Wcislo, Alumni Association 8:00 p .m . – 9:00 p .m . Catholic: Benton Chapel President Carol Kimball, Vanderbilt Student Government President Muslim: The Commons Center Fireside Lounge, Room 107 Maryclaire Manard, and Chancellor Nick Zeppos. Protestant: The Commons Center, Room 237 8:30 p .m . – 9:00 p .m . Jewish: The Commons Center, Room 233 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Founder’s Walk Picnic The Commons Lawn Now that you have officially entered Vanderbilt’s community of 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Floor/House-Based Community Building scholarship, celebrate this entry with other students and faculty New residents meet with Resident Advisers and Faculty Head of House for an initial overview of House policies members over dinner. and programs and to get to know hall mates and other House residents. 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Floor Meetings with Resident Advisers Within Houses Continue getting to know your RA and other floor mates. Your RA will organize a discussion of safety and floor community norms. 10 11 Monday, August 20 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration, as needed Featheringill Hall, Room 104 • First-year student meal plan starts. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Picnic with Faculty, V-Squared Mentors, and Featheringill Hall, Adams Atrium • Breakfast is available in The Commons Center and Rand Hall. Students from Blair and Peabody are asked to eat at Student Organization Leaders The Commons Center, while Arts and Science and Engineering students are asked to eat at Rand Hall. 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Overview for Advanced Placement Credit Featheringill Hall’s Jacobs Believed in Me Auditorium, Room 134 College of Arts & Science 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Individual Faculty Adviser Meetings Faculty Adviser’s Office 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Langford Auditorium Mandatory Meeting with Dean Carolyn Dever by appointment, as needed 9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Overview of Pre-major Academic Advising; Remarks by Langford Auditorium 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Engineering Laptop Computer Help Desk Featheringill Hall, Rooms 132 and 136 Director of CASPAR, Patricia Armstrong 10:05 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Upperclass Student Panel: “If I Knew Then What I Know Now” Langford Auditorium 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Writing Studio Open House The Commons Center, 1st Floor 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Library Open Houses Central Library, Science and Engineering 11:00 a.m. – Noon AXLE Assessment Essay (selected students only) Buttrick 101 Today’s students access library resources from a variety of electronic Library, Peabody Library devices—anywhere and anytime. Learn about the amazing Noon – 4:30 p.m. Group Meetings with Pre-major Academic Advisers Students will be notified of time and resources available to you, and get to know our librarians. Visit as location of their one-hour meeting via many of these libraries as you can to find your perfect study space. email. NOTE: Peabody Library will be hosting a “Watermelon Welcome.” Blair School of Music 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Marching Band Rehearsal 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Meet SEGUE mentors Turner Recital Hall 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Honor Code Ceremony and Signing 9:00 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Dean’s Welcome Turner Recital Hall You will meet with your VUcept group and go to dinner at Rand. Your Student VUceptor will give you the 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Music Library Orientation/Group 1 Room 2190 precise time and location of your meeting and will take you to dinner and to the Honor Code Ceremony. Keyboard Harmony Placement or Individual Practice/Group 1 Room 1168 NOTE: The Honor Code Ceremony and Signing is a mandatory event. Please dress up for this special occasion. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Music Library Orientation/Group 2 Room 2190 VUcept Groups 1–30 Student Life Center Ballroom Keyboard Harmony Placement or Individual Practice/Group 2 Room 1168 5:30 p m. . – 6:15 p .m . Honor Code Signing 11:45 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. Lunch with SEGUE Mentors Third Floor Café 6:30 p m. . – 7:00 p .m . Dinner Groups 1–15 1:15 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Department Meetings with Faculty To be assigned by Blair 6:45 p m. . – 7:15 p .m . Dinner Groups 16–30 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Question/Answer Session with Academic Advisers, Room 2192 VUcept Groups 31–61 Student Life Center Ballroom Dean Melissa Rose, Head of Academic Advising Amy Jarman, 5:45 p m. . – 6:15 p .m . Dinner Groups 31–46 and Registrar Carol Dunne 6:00 p m. . – 6:30 p .m . Dinner Groups 47–61 2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Small Group Meetings with Academic Advisers To be assigned by Blair 6:45 p m. . – 7:30 p .m . Honor Code Signing 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Individual Advising Help, as needed, with Dean Rose and To be assigned by Blair VUcept Groups 62–91 Student Life Center Ballroom Professor Jarman 7:00 p m. . – 7:30 p .m . Dinner Groups 62–76 7:15 p m. . – 7:45 p .m . Dinner Groups 77–91 Peabody College 8:00 p m. . – 8:45 p .m . Honor Code Signing 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mandatory meeting with Dean Camilla Benbow Wyatt Center Rotunda, 3rd Floor 10:00 p.m. – Midnight Movie on the Lawn: Hunger Games The Ingram Commons South Patio Lawn 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Mandatory Information Sessions Wyatt Center Rotunda, 3rd Floor Bring a blanket and soft drinks, and enjoy a special outdoor 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Wyatt Center Portico screening. We’ll have the popcorn! 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mandatory Major Overviews and Meetings with Faculty Advisers Tuesday, August 21 Child Development: Hobbs Laboratory 100AB Child Studies: Hobbs Laboratory 100AB 9:15 a.m. VUquest Your VUceptors will inform you when Cognitive Studies: Hobbs Laboratory 100AB Spend the morning bonding with your VUcept group as you learn and where to meet. Early Childhood Education: Wyatt Center Rotunda, 3rd Floor more about campus and each other through a scavenger hunt. Be Elementary Education: Wyatt Center Rotunda, 3rd Floor sure to wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Human and Organizational Development (HOD): Mayborn Building 204 9:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. VUquest Cohort 1 Across campus Secondary Education: Wyatt Center Rotunda, 3rd Floor 9:45 a.m. – Noon VUquest Cohort 2 Special Education: Kennedy Center/MRL 315 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Federal Work Study Job Fair Student Life Center School of Engineering The job fair is open to all students who have Federal Work Study 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Engineering Dean’s Convocation Student Life Center Ballroom funds as part of their financial aid package. If students are unsure, they may email [email protected]. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Group Meeting with Faculty Adviser Featheringill Hall and Stevenson Center 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch with VUcept Group VUceptor will assign location and time. All first-year students should attend. Notice of room assignments will be in your Station B mailbox. 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Class Photo Lower Quad Lawn Wear your Class of 2016 T-shirt for a photo you’ll treasure for years.

12 13 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Greek Life Information Session The Commons Lawn Tent Saturday, August 25 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Marching Band Rehearsal Noon – 3:45 p.m. Shuttle to Target/Kroger Grocery Store Behind Hank Ingram House/ 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 9/11 Weekend of Service Fair The Commons Center, 1st and VSG has reserved two charter buses for Target/Kroger trips Dean’s Residence One of the most satisfying ways to unite with your House or the 2nd Floors departing from behind Hank Ingram House and the Dean’s people of Nashville is by volunteering for community service Residence. Departures will be every thirty minutes at noon, 12:30, projects. This event introduces service opportunities and serves as a 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. Returns from Target/Kroger will also kick-off to the 9/11 Weekend of Service. be every thirty minutes with the last return at 3:45 p.m.. 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner Hours The Commons Center Dining Hall 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Class of 2016 Celebration Hosted by VUcept and Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Rand Hall The Ingram Commons Resident Advisers Downtown Nashville Join fellow members of the Class of 2016 for a trip downtown for 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Profs in the House The Ingram Commons Houses an evening of dessert, dancing, art appreciation, and much more. House residents meet with professors and housemates from their Exact locations will be posted on the floors. The Frist, housed in one of the country’s finest examples of Art Deco college or school. Attendance mandatory. architecture, presents premier visual art from regional artists, as well as major U.S. and international exhibitions. You’ll have the chance to Wednesday, August 22 • First Day of Classes wander its permanent galleries, view the current exhibits and create Dinner Hours your own art. This is one party you won’t want to miss! 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Groups that attend True Life The Commons Center Dining Hall 11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Frist After Party The Commons Center 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All others Rand Hall Come join the organizations of the Multicultural Leadership Council Multipurpose Room 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. True Life for VUcept Groups 1–47 Langford Auditorium (MLC) for the second annual Frist After Party. The MLC is comprised of some of the most diverse cultural organizations on campus. Meet “True Life: I Go to Vanderbilt” Your Student VUceptor will give you new people, enjoy a live DJ, and dance the night away! A program designed and presented by VUcept to honestly address the precise location for your meeting life outside the classroom at Vanderbilt, examining community and will accompany you to Langford 11:00 p.m. International Lens Movie on the Lawn South Patio Lawn and personal safety, health, and responsibility by sharing stories of Auditorium for the presentation of actual undergraduates from the recent past. “True Life.” Sunday, August 26 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. True Life Discussion for VUcept Groups 1–47 Across Peabody Campus 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Interfraternity Council Open Dores Recruitment Student Life Center Ballroom and Groups reflect on the stories shared and have an open dialogue Registration and Open Houses Greek Row with their Faculty and Student VUceptors. Monday, August 27 Thursday, August 23 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome to Nashville Fair Student Life Center Ballroom 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Marching Band Rehearsal This event provides students with information about life beyond 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. True Life for VUcept Groups 48–91 Langford Auditorium the “Vanderbubble.” Local and national businesses participating in the event provide giveaways, door prizes, coupons, and more. A “True Life: I Go to Vanderbilt” Your Student VUceptor will give you detailed list of all exhibitors will be published in the “Welcome to A program designed and presented by VUcept to honestly address the precise location for your meeting Nashville” issue of The Vanderbilt Hustler. life outside the classroom at Vanderbilt, examining community and will accompany you to Langford and personal safety, health, and responsibility by sharing stories of Auditorium for the presentation of Wednesday, August 29 actual undergraduates from the recent past. “True Life.” 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. True Life Discussion for VUcept Groups 48–91 Across Peabody Campus 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Kickoff Cookoff Olin Lawn Groups reflect on the stories shared and have an open dialogue Thursday, August 30 with their Faculty and Student VUceptors. 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 12th Man Tailgate Olin Lawn Friday, August 24 VUcept groups will participate in this first-year tradition of Your VUceptors will give you the precise 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Student Organization Fair The Commons Center and The tailgating, followed by the Class of 2016 leading the Commodore time and place where to meet. Come and learn more about over 200 student organizations Commons Lawn football team onto the field for our nationally televised first home represented at the fair. game vs. South Carolina. You must wear your black tailgate T-shirt! 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Vanderbilt’s Performing Arts Council’s SPOTLIGHT Langford Auditorium Friday, August 31 Vanderbilt students present a fabulous evening of dance, comedy, music, and theatre. Seating is limited, so get there early. 6:30 p.m. Eid Celebration (End of Ramadan) The Ingram Commons Lawn Tent Come to an Eid Mubarak celebration, marking the Muslim holiday 9:45 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. VPB Palooza/Gold Rush Student Life Center of Eid al-Fatra and commemorating the recent end of the holy Vanderbilt Programming Board’s signature event includes a musical month of Ramadan. There will be free halal food, music and performance, photo booth, country line dancing, free T-shirts, and performances, a celebration of the diverse cultures at Vanderbilt, free food from the Loveless Cafe. and a big party. Muslim and non-Muslim students; first-year and upperclass students are invited.

14 15 Tuesday, September 4 That she claims are miraculous. Her hands still crack from the boxes of clothes she handles YOLLO: Noon Submission Deadline for Half the Sky Competition And the painfully gripping rubber of her dishwashing gloves. You Only Live and Learn Once Wednesday, September 5 I feel the small ridges on her brittle, painted nails. Omar Salman, ’13, School of Engineering, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Preparing for a Career in the Health Professions: The Commons Center Bright, loud color brushed cautiously onto each uneven nail. VUcept President For Students with Last Name A–K Multipurpose Room, 237 I wish she wouldn’t, “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education,” said Your preparation for a career as a physician, nurse, dentist, vet, or But she insists on hiding her yellowing nails Mark Twain. While such a statement may seem counterintuitive other health professional begins as an undergraduate. If you’re And the nail polish keeps her nails from breaking. interested in the health care field, please plan to attend one of to the average Vanderbilt student, it suggests there is a form these sessions. of intellectual acculturation that cannot be attained from My mother has outgrown her wedding ring. a textbook, a lab, or a lecture. That is, the raw education 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Preparing for a Career in the Health Professions: The Commons Center Her finger is too swollen with childbearing and weariness. provided by our college coursework still leaves us with much For Students with Last Name L–Z Multipurpose Room, 237 The silly thing stays buried in my parents’ closet, Your preparation for a career as a physician, nurse, dentist, vet, or to learn. No offense to Mark Twain, but he clearly did not go to as a useless treasure. other health professional begins as an undergraduate. If you’re Vanderbilt. Through the living and learning community of The My father couldn’t have known that the wedding ring interested in the health care field, please plan to attend one of Ingram Commons, Vanderbilt has created an environment that he bought these sessions. facilitates a holistic learning experience in the crucial first year Wouldn’t fit the woman his wife would become. She muses of college life. Friday – Sunday, September 7–9 that maybe someday I will wear it too. (I muse that maybe someday I will outgrow it too.) While The Ingram Commons brings students together physically, 9/11 Weekend of Service the network of mentors committed to enhancing the first-year This weekend marks Vanderbilt’s third annual 9/11 Weekend of Service. Students, staff, and faculty can I hold her thumbs next to each other experience make the learning stick. Resident advisers and volunteer to participate in weekend service projects led by diverse student organizations. Join the Vanderbilt And I can see that one thumb is shorter, faculty heads serve as mentors who live with the students on community and learn about some of the most pressing needs of our city! Stunted from a childhood injury The Ingram Commons; Student and Faculty VUceptors serve as Sunday, September 9 With a knife. mentors who bring in perspectives and identities beyond the What kind of child holds a knife? limits of the residential community. The two VUceptors partner 2:00 p.m. Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Registration Student Life Center Ballroom to co-facilitate discussions on a variety of academic topics as part My hands turn hers over of the Vanderbilt Visions curriculum. However, Vanderbilt Visions So I can see the spots on the back. is far from being another class, though the curriculum affords 2015 participated in a Commons Seminar this past spring Discolored skin from age and sun. an immeasurable amount of learning for first-year students. Half the Sky/Human Identities to discuss how to engage you, the Class of 2016, with the The familiar spots that dotted Students do not learn how to calculate forces or analyze literature themes of The Commons Reading, Half the Sky. Led by Dean The back of my grandmother’s hands. or speak Spanish. What you do learn, however, is how to be The Office of the Provost is launching a year-long series of of the Ingram Commons Frank Wcislo and Faculty Head of The hands that my mother clung to at my members of the Vanderbilt community and, ultimately, the global events, lectures, and programs entitled “Human Identities: North House, Professor Greg Barz, these students discussed grandmother’s funeral. community as you are immersed in a diverse group of students Global, Local, Personal,” in conjunction with The Commons the themes of the book and how they resonated with them, My mother wouldn’t let go long after everyone had left. you would never otherwise meet at Vanderbilt. Both VUceptors Reading Half the Sky and the exhibition Liberia Retold by Tim considered how to engage first-year students in Visions groups My mother stayed with my grandmother then because she are necessary to make this growth possible. Hetherington. This campus-wide initiative is designed to raise and in the Houses with the questions the reading raises, and couldn’t stay with my grandmother when she was alive. a nuanced dialogue about gender and sexuality across the researched resources and ways to connect with the community The student has the immediate experience of attending She had left her mother to earn her own spots on the Vanderbilt community. around these problems. Vanderbilt, but the faculty member offers the perspective of an back of her hands “Human Identities: Global, Local, Personal” begins with The accomplished member of our community beyond the bubble The results of their work are collected in a Prezi, available on Through constant expression of her love Commons Reading highlighting gender issues in a global of The Ingram Commons and Vanderbilt undergraduate life. Common Place. Go to “Commons Reading” and then click on For us. The VUceptors combine their unique experiences to represent a context through Half the Sky. It extends to a campus-wide Overview to find the link to the Prezi. discussion about encounters with all of the social identities we small piece of what Vanderbilt has to offer for its students and to And now she holds my hands hold. Our overarching goal is to guide students in developing Below is one example of their work, Lucia Lee’s moving poem. awaken what students can offer in their four years at Vanderbilt. And I am ashamed. conceptual tools to live in all their gendered contexts. My hands are too soft. In addition to discussing the book in Visions groups and in the My Mother’s Hands My hands are too slender. Houses, you will be able to take classes specifically developed Lucia Lee, ’15, College of Arts and Science The only blemish on my hand is the callous I nurtured “ What you do learn is how to be members of the to address these themes and participate in a wide range by writing Vanderbilt community and, ultimately, the global of events, programs, discussions, film screenings, service I cup my mother’s hands in mine Notes and essays and poems and journals and opportunities, etc. offered to enrich these discussions. And run my fingers over her fingers. Everything my mother could never write in English. community as you are immersed in a diverse My mother’s hands are cracked with sacrifice. To kick off our engagement with Half the Sky and “Human Her fingertips are rough and scabby. I hold her hands. group of students you would never otherwise Identities,” the Alexander Heard Library developed The They would heal with rest, They are warm. Commons Reading resource guide (see LibGuide on the But she slathers on meet at Vanderbilt.” library’s home page) and fourteen members of the Class of Lotion and ointments 16 17 Why We Are VUceptors Vanderbilt Visions >> Sunday, August 19 >> October 8–9 • First Vanderbilt Visions/VUcept Group Meeting • Session 7: Stereotypes in My Community Nina Warnke, Assistant Dean of the Ingram (See CommonVU schedule, page 11.) Groups reflect on the role of stereotypes in society Commons, Assistant Professor of European Curriculum (e.g. regional, national, class, race, Vanderbilt stereotypes) Studies and Jewish Studies, Faculty VUceptor All first-year students are assigned to one of 91 Vanderbilt >> Monday, August 20 Visions groups. An undergraduate peer mentor and a faculty and approaches to communicate about them. • Honor Code Signing Ninety-one faculty members and ninety-one upperclass peer member from any of the undergraduate or professional (See CommonVU schedule, page 13.) >> October 15 mentors await you on Sunday, August 19, to celebrate your schools—your Student and Faculty VUceptor—lead and • Session 8: Evening with the Chancellor arrival, ready to accompany you through the first few months mentor each group. >> Tuesday, August 21 at Vanderbilt. Your Faculty VUceptor may be teaching in a An informal Q&A with Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos. Vanderbilt Visions begins during CommonVU and meets on • VUquest language department, may be a professor in the medical school Visions groups prepare questions and engage with Mondays or Tuesdays during the semester, until Thanksgiving (See CommonVU schedule, page 13.) or another professional school, may be an instructor at Blair Vanderbilt’s chief executive. break. A syllabus organizes the activities and discussions, and a performer, may be a research professor at Peabody, or a >> August 22 Groups 1–48: 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. designed to generate experiential knowledge of the transition dean at the School of Engineering, or even the provost or the Groups 49–91: 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. students experience moving from high school to college. • Classes start chancellor. Langford Auditorium Each group is encouraged to exercise significant autonomy in >> August 22 or 23 Why are all these faculty members making room in their busy meeting this objective: four meetings are designated “open • True Life Presentation and Discussion >> October 22–23 schedules to serve as VUceptors? Because they want to get sessions,” for which VUceptors and students choose their (See CommonVU schedule, page 14.) • Session 9: Open Session to know you. Because they want to support you during the activities or conversations from a menu of options or roller coaster of the first few months. Because they know that develop their own. >> August 27–28 >> October 29–30 the road to finding your niche—academically, professionally, • Session 10: Open Session Vanderbilt Visions has the following objectives: • Session 1: Discussion of Half the Sky by Sheryl WuDunn socially, and intellectually—is a challenge. Because they care and Nicholas Kristof >> November 5–6 about your well-being and success. Because they want to learn • Create networks that complement the residential from you and with you. communities in the Houses on The Ingram Commons >> September 3–4 • Session 11: Open Session (November 6 Election Day) • Strengthen connections to upperclass students and • Session 2: What Now: Goals, Aspirations, Expectations And so do the sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are your Groups discuss goals, aspirations, and peer mentors. They devote their time to you when they could faculty outside the classroom >> November 12–13 strategies for achieving them. be studying, hanging out with friends, being involved in • Lay the foundation for building the habits of mind • Session 12: Capstone other student organizations, or writing applications for jobs, necessary to achieve academic success >> September 10–11 >> November 17–25 internships, or study abroad programs. Why? Because they • Address the complex social and academic challenges • Session 3: Finding Commonalities, want you to have a good experience at Vanderbilt. Because • Thanksgiving Break of the first semester Negotiating Differences they are well aware that the challenge of finding your niche Groups explore strategies to negotiate difference and Some Options for Open Sessions: does not end after the first few days or weeks or even months • Increase your knowledge of university norms and resources resolve conflict on a personal to international level. • Screening and Discussion of a Segment of the PBS but that it continues throughout your time at Vanderbilt and Series on Half the Sky even beyond. Because they embrace that challenge. Because >> September 17–18 • Exhibition Visit: “Long Story Bit by Bit: Liberia Retold,” they have learned and continue to learn from it. Because they • Session 4: Open Session Photographs by Tim Hetherington know first-hand that challenge means growth whether through • Global Awareness failure or success. >> September 24 • Session 5: Sixth Annual Lawson Lecture: • Visit to the Psychological and Counseling Center to Your VUceptors may push you beyond your comfort zone, they “Empowering Women Around the World” Discuss Stress Management will challenge you, but, most importantly, they will support you. Sheryl WuDunn, co-author of Half the Sky, • Academic Integrity and the Honor Code • Study Spaces and Study Habits And what about you? Why are you here at Vanderbilt? I assume, will address all first-year students. • Life Mapping because you want to learn and grow intellectually and socially. 7:00–8:00 p.m. • Langford Auditorium • Life Ambitions and Process of Career Development Because you understand that this involves taking risks and • Living and Studying Abroad: Cultural Opportunities being challenged. Because you want to become an active >> October 1–2 and Challenges member of the Vanderbilt community. Because you want to • Session 6: Striking a Balance • Elections explore your potential. Because you are ready for the myriad of Groups discuss ideas and methods to balance one’s • Class of 1912: Women at Vanderbilt new experiences inside and outside the classroom. Because you academic, social, and emotional lives. • Vanderbilt Is Nashville: Serving Your Community embrace a new challenge. Make the most of it. >> October 4–7 • Thinking about Identity: What a Drag! • Conversation with One of This Year’s Humphrey Fellow, • Fall Break an Education Professional from a Developing Nation • Panel Discussion on Half the Sky • Story Booth: Talking about Resiliency • CPR Training 18 19 What to Expect in Your First Year at Vanderbilt Class Is In Session: John Braxton, Professor of Higher Education The first year of college requires students to make numerous academic and social “…at the end of your first year, adjustments. In the coming year, you will confront such academic challenges as Taking Responsibility negotiating the heavy reading loads of your courses, uncertainty over expectations for you will realize how much graded work, and the management of your time. You may also question whether you academic and intellectual for Your Learning belong at Vanderbilt University, given the highly talented nature of this university’s student body. growth you experienced. You will most likely meet many of these academic challenges with success. Upon reflection, at the end of your first year, you will realize how much academic and In particular, you will note intellectual growth you experienced. In particular, you will note an increase in your an increase in your critical critical thinking skills. Although your coursework will contribute to the development of your critical thinking skills, such growth also stems from your out-of-class thinking skills. Although your interactions about ideas and intellectual matters with faculty members and your student peers. If you continue such interactions throughout your years at Vanderbilt, coursework will contribute to you should further hone your critical thinking skills. the development of your You will also face various social challenges. One of the primary ones involves making new friends. The economic, geographic, and ethnic diversity of Vanderbilt makes this critical thinking skills, such challenge particularly daunting. Most of you will growth also stems from your “Your further growth and meet this challenge with success, too. You will make new friends and feel like you fit socially at out-of-class interactions about development depends on Vanderbilt. Many of your new friendships will develop through your House, your Vanderbilt ideas and intellectual matters your willingness to accept Visions group, and from your courses. with faculty members and and resolve academic and In addition, you will probably experience a challenge to your sense of personal identity. your student peers. ” social challenges.” Through your academic and social experiences this coming year, you may experience some uneasiness about aspects of your identity such as your race, your social and cultural heritage, your self-concept, or your lifestyle. Perhaps, you will resolve some or most of these matters. However, the forging of your personal identity will continue your second year at Vanderbilt and beyond.

Your further growth and development depends on your willingness to accept and resolve academic and social challenges. I urge each of you to get involved in a club, organization, or activity that you have never experienced before. Although it is quite natural to affiliate with students similar to yourself, I also urge each of you to step outside your social comfort zone and interact with students decidedly different from yourself.

20 21 Tips on How to 3. Tools for the Road 5. Learning How to Think 6. Note-taking >> The course syllabus explains: >> Take ownership of your learning >> Pay attention! Going to class is a good way to kill a lot of Succeed Academically • The professor’s learning objectives for the course • Question whether you understand the concepts valuable time if you’re not paying attention • Question the “why” behind class material You have all been highly achieving and successful high school • Expectations and requirements of students >> Listen closely to what the professor is saying • Apply the material, don’t recite the textbook students, and no one doubts that you will be equally successful (i.e., how you will be graded) >> Look for cues from your professors. Do they explicitly say at Vanderbilt. But college requires you to adjust some or many • How to contact the professor >> Maintain a positive attitude “This is important,” or do they write it on the board, • Aim for understanding, not just knowing of your study habits, and to become proactive, engaged • The calendar of readings, papers, tests, and other underline it, repeat it, etc.? learners who will take responsibility for your own learning. graded assignments >> Absorb information >> Keep your notes organized, labeling them with a date and • When reading the textbook, case studies, journal articles, Here are some tips to get you started thinking about how you >> A schedule: calendar, planner, to-do list lecture topic or any academic literature, pay attention to the meaning, manage these new expectations: • Transfer dates on your syllabi to a planner or calendar, >> Draw visual attention to important concepts, facts, and concepts, and arguments being presented digital or paper definitions 1. Setting the Bar: – Be critical, don’t accept everything at face value >> Find a style of note taking that suits you, and use it Goals, Expectations, and Requirements • Complete your work, adjusting your schedule accordingly – Be able to summarize the reading or explain concepts consistently and in an organized way >> Set goals for yourself that: • Know your daily, weekly, and semester schedule to someone else in your own words • Are specific, ealistic,r and concrete – Consider class time, mealtime, study time, student – Note concepts and facts that are unclear to you, so that organization meetings, employment schedule, daily you can ask the instructor • Take into account what you wish to gain from taking living (laundry, grocery shopping), leisure, and sleep. the class, the grades you want to make, and your extracurricular commitments >> A comfy pillow • Get a decent amount of sleep so that you will perform better • Will help you to become a better student and a better Study Spaces >> Libraries critical thinker >> A very loud alarm clock (615) 322-7100 Check out the >> Instructors have expectations and requirements for students • Get up and go to class >> The Ingram Commons library.vanderbilt.edu VUcept-made film • Specific tests, papers, assignments, and readings – You are paying to come here and learn • House Study Lounges • Learning objectives specific to the course material – During class, instructors highlight important material, if you need to get out of your room, • Central Library: “Study Spaces and You” • Improvements in the critical thinking, reading, and writing clarify requirements for upcoming assignments, but don’t want to go far Vanderbilt’s flagship library with study on YouTube. skills of students answer questions, demonstrate example problems, • The Commons Center areas, Food for Thought Café, changing explain key concepts, have class discussions so that you exhibits, Special Collections, Television plenty of spaces for group and can practice thinking through the material, expect you News Archive, and University Archives Computer Labs to be actively listening and engaged. individual studying, plus Common 2. Reaching the Bar: Grounds is open all night • Peabody Library: its.vanderbilt.edu/helpdesk/labs Time Management >> Baseball Glove Lounge Closest library to The Ingram Commons; Locations in Garland Hall, Hobbs Lab, >> Organize your priorities by considering your own goals 4. Communicating with Professors contains educational material, children’s Stevenson Center, Wilson Hall, and the and the course requirements in Sarratt >> Use proper email etiquette, with an introduction books, study rooms, and Iris Café Wyatt Center offer Internet access, printing, >> Busy does not equal effective time management the quietest place on campus, open (Hello Dr. Strangelove, Dear Professor X); a conclusion • Stevenson Science and and useful software. In addition, there • An hour is always an hour; the difference is how you use it 24 hours a day (Best, Your Student); and correct grammar, spelling, and Engineering Library: are computers in all libraries and laptops – For each class, become aware of how much time it punctuation >> Lawns Located on the ground level (Level 2 of for checkout. takes you to read, take notes on, and understand a >> Introduce yourself Peabody Esplanade, Magnolia Lawn, Building 3) of the Stevenson Center; reading assignment. Also become aware of how long it >> Go to office hours, or set up times to meet Alumni Lawn, Wilson Lawn, or any green only library to operate 24 hours a day takes you to find sources, read them, and write a paper. • Ask about the course material, feedback on assignments, patch can offer a relaxed study beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday Print Stations You will learn this by experience, so pay attention while and advice for classroom success environment through 10:00 p.m. on Friday. Print stations are conveniently located doing your first assignments >> If you have to miss a class, inform your instructor throughout the campus, including The • 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort. >> Classrooms or Lecture Halls • Eskind Biomedical Library: beforehand or immediately after class swiping your Commodore Card gives you Commons Center, Sarratt, and the libraries. – From experience and practice, you will learn how to The medical center library, excellent study • Don’t ask: Did I miss anything important? You should know access to many campus buildings at You can use your Commodore Card to pay. distribute your time to different activities in order to place for medical students and undergrads the answer to that question! meet your goals most hours • Ask: How can I catch up on what I missed? • Wilson Music Library: Try experimenting. If you’re unsatisfied with a quiz grade, Blair’s music library; contains music CDs schedule more time for reading assignments the next week. – Don’t rely only on a classmate’s notes—they may be missing or misrepresenting something and DVDs, music scores, books on music, If you feel isolated, devote a few more hours to socializing and study spaces the next week. >> Professors are a unique resource • Inquire about their experiences, broad questions of See page 73 for library online resources. knowledge, theoretical issues in that field, connections to other topics, and advice for pursuing the subject further

22 23 Why We Are at a Continuing the Tradition Make Sure to Check Out These Resources Research University of Integrity Helmut Walser Smith, Michael Edwards, ’13, College of Arts and Health Professions Advisory Office Martha Rivers Ingram Professor of History Science, Undergraduate Honor Council President (615) 322-2446 • vanderbilt.edu/hpao Be aware that the requirements for To understand why we are here, at a research university and These next four years will be an exciting time of learning and The HPAO office, housed in the Student Life Center, meets admission to medical school and the not at a college where research is secondary, it helps to know growth for you. While you will grow and mature academically, with students interested in medicine (both allopathic and where the idea of a research university came from, how it came socially, and probably even physically, I believe the most osteopathic), dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physical MCAT have changed for the class of 2016. to the United States and what it is good for. The idea came important growth in college pertains to our character. therapy, podiatric, etc. Please call the HPAO office to schedule a Advice you hear from upperclass students from Germany, circa 1800, when for the first time universities Specifically, college should be a time in which we each develop meeting to discuss your questions. may not be correct. Be sure to check with became institutions exclusively focused on Wissenschaft. This a sense of honor. Most of you have likely heard the famous term is often translated as science, and in common parlance words former Vanderbilt Dean of Students Madison Sarratt Writing Studio your adviser or the HPAO. science means natural science. The German word has a delivered before an exam in his classroom: (615) 343-2225 • vanderbilt.edu/writing wider resonance, however. Literally, it means the creation of knowledge, and the idea of a research university is to construct On the second floor of The Commons Center, with its temporary College of Arts and Science Pre-Major “ Today I am going to give you two examinations, main location in 007 Calhoun Hall, the Writing Studio provides a place where the creation of knowledge is the main objective. free help and consultations with any written work. Academic Advising Resource Center one in trigonometry and one in honesty. I hope (615) 343-0071 Notice, the main objective is not the passing on of knowledge: teaching. “There’s the rub,” to steal words from Hamlet. The you will pass them both, but if you must fail one, Center for Student vanderbilt.edu/cas/advising/caspar Germans solved the problem by insisting on seminar education. Professional Development Located on the second floor of The Commons Center, CASPAR A professor invites students to participate in the pursuit of let it be trigonometry, for there are many good (Formerly the Vanderbilt Career Center) offers advice, support, and perspective to all pre-major students knowledge, a pursuit centered on scientific experiments and in the College of Arts and Science as they make the transition original textual sources. In this pursuit, the professor is at best [people] in this world today who cannot pass (615) 322-2750 • vanderbilt.edu/career from high school to Vanderbilt and then select a major. primus inter pares, and the point is not to tell the students On the second floor of the Student Life Center (SLC), and with what they should know but to push against the boundaries of an examination in trigonometry, but there are The director of CASPAR, Prof. Patricia Armstrong, a satellite office in The Commons Center, the Center for Student what is known. The implicit opposite of this approach was the is also a Faculty VUceptor. no good [people] in the world who cannot pass Professional Development is a great place for students to gentleman’s university, exemplified by Oxford and Cambridge, develop their professional, communication, and networking where students acquired broad knowledge in a number of an examination in honesty.” capabilities. Career coaches help students, regardless of their Tutoring Services fields and emerged as learned and cosmopolitan citizens. year or major, explore career tracks, learn how to write resumes, (615) 322-5218 The modern American These words are easily discarded as cliché, old-fashioned, or and find internships and job opportunities. as.vanderbilt.edu/supportservices/tutoring “…the idea of a research research university is even irrelevant to Vanderbilt students today. However, I am See Luke Scholhamer’s essay on page 28. Located at 1801 Edgehill Ave. near The Ingram Commons, the university is to construct a a combination of both convinced these words hold as much weight today as they did office offers individual tutoring on an appointment basis in all traditions. In its emphasis when first spoken. The Honor Code is an ever-present aspect of Global Education Office quantitative fields and most foreign languages at no cost to place where the creation on the liberal arts and on our campus. While you will sign an honor statement declaring (615) 343-3139 • vanderbilt.edu/geo students (up to ten hours of tutoring per semester per class). your integrity on academic work, being a member of the of knowledge is the main core curricula, it derives On the first floor of the SLC, you can explore GEO, which from the English tradition. In Vanderbilt community should hold you to a higher standard. coordinates study abroad options for Vanderbilt students. It is objective.” lectures, professors pass on This “exam in honesty” applies to all facets of your life here, never too early to think about and plan for studying abroad! knowledge and students are not just the classroom. Honesty playing sports, or with your expected to emerge with friends is just as important as honesty in the classroom. College See Evan Curran’s essay on his study abroad experiences on page 30. wide learning and a grasp of the myriad issues that confront is a crucial time in the development of one’s character. While Prof. Tom Bogenschild is not only the director of GEO but also our world. But since circa 1900, the American universities have grades may seem so important now, down the road you will a Faculty VUceptor. also taken on the German tradition, as institutions that create not remember what your grade was in Econ 100 or BSCI 110. knowledge, and that invite professors and students together to However, the character you develop here at Vanderbilt will Office of Honor Scholarships think through problems that do not, as of yet, have answers. determine the person you will become. (615) 322-6329 • ohs.vanderbilt.edu For me, this is what makes a research university an exciting Your class will be responsible for this culture of honor to This office, on the second floor of the SLC, helps coordinate place. There is a tension at the heart of it—between research continue at Vanderbilt. I hope that each individual decides to Vanderbilt students who have the potential to be competitive and teaching, the creation of knowledge and its dissemination. personally play a part in this continuation. If you would like for nationally awarded scholarships, including some for The tension is sometimes frustrating, but it is also what makes more information on the Honor System, please read Chapter 2 sophomores. the great universities, Vanderbilt included, hothouses for the of the Vanderbilt Student Handbook, or feel free to contact me. creation of knowledge, the search for answers, and—perhaps most importantly—the development of new questions.

24 25 >>>> In this chapter, Vanderbilt students reflect on the paths they have taken since coming here, how they have learned from failure and possibly Reflections on Year One readjusted their course of study, and ultimately their career goals, and Chloe Stegeman, ’15, College of Arts and Science how they have taken advantage of The rooms are empty. The car is packed. The 2011–2012 school year officially ended today. It’s a bittersweet feeling. I can’t help but feel I am leaving part of my family the many opportunities inside and behind as I venture to my actual home in Georgia. The trip home has given me time outside the classroom to discover their to reflect on the year past. interests, passions, and strengths. Finding Direction: Before coming to Vanderbilt, I was on Cloud 9. I had a very successful high school career—academically, athletically, and spiritually. I came from a town and county where everyone knew my name. I was, and still Where You “ The college experience am, very blessed and was comfortable with being “comfortable.” Nevertheless, I was Are and will challenge your wits, looking forward to the new opportunities to grow in a new state with new people perseverance, morals, and at a new school. I expected myself to hit Where You’re everything with which you the ground running, as I did back home, to achieve and succeed. Little did I know how Going have become ‘comfortable,’ much growing I had (not finished yet!) to do. The most important thing I have learned as is it supposed to. It might this year is not to underestimate—classes, take all four years to find who people, myself. The second most important lesson? Learning to bounce back from failure. you are, what you want to do, As much as I pictured what the college experience was supposed to look like, my and where you fit in, but don’t journey thus far depicts an experience that has both aligned and deviated from my prior pass up any opportunity to outlook. discover what that is.” I have met people who have shaped me, challenged me, and affirmed my own beliefs. In spite of my preconceived notions, professors are not out to get you, not every college student is a drunken mess, and yes, college tests are no joke. It’s been quite the time learning these lessons firsthand.

To the class of 2016: The college experience will challenge your wits, perseverance, morals, and everything with which you have become “comfortable,” as is it supposed to. It might take all four years to find who you are, what you want to do, and where you fit in, but don’t pass up any opportunity to discover what that is. Lose yourself. Find yourself. Enjoy every moment of the chaos. And if you meet failure along the way? Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep on keepin’ on! Without the struggles we cannot appreciate the successes.

I encourage you to come not only with your entire closets, mounds of new school gear, and freshman spirit, but with an open mind. The opportunities to grow at Vanderbilt are endless—take advantage of the great year to come! 26 27 I have added an economics major, completed an internship as Professional Development an economic research analyst for an investment management as a Freshman? firm, and narrowed my career interests in preparation for the fall recruitment season. The center has been there every step of the Luke Scholhamer, ’14, Peabody College way to help me turn my self-discovery into tangible progress in When I first arrived at Vanderbilt, I was excited, nervous, and my professional development and overall career readiness. All not at all focused on what I was going to do after my time here. we have to do is reach out. It’s never too early to start. I had just been thrown into a foreign situation, forced to build See page 24 for more information on the center. new friendships while adjusting to a full schedule of college courses—I was more worried about not getting lost on the way to class than about what the future would hold for me! Letting Service Lead the Way

As things began to settle down and I fell into a more comfortable Sanah Ladhani, ‘12, daily routine, I decided I should think about life after Vandy. College of Arts and Science To put it frankly, it didn’t work. Sure, I saw the glorious days of After my first year at Vanderbilt, I spent five weeks in Zanzibar, being an upperclassman, of walking across the stage to pick up Tanzania, learning Kiswahili and teaching English and computer my diploma, but after that your guess was as good as mine. All skills to students in a rural community called Mangapwani. I these years I had worked just to get into a prestigious college like found this opportunity through an email from the Office of Vanderbilt, so what was I working for now? Active Citizenship and Service (OACS) and funded it through After attending the Student Organization Fair, I found myself the John T. and Lizzie Allen McGill First Year Award, a Magnolia getting involved with Alpha Kappa Psi, Vanderbilt’s business Award for which all first-year students can apply during their fraternity. In between calculus homework and reading spring semester. Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Before applying, I knew hardly anything about the island of I was assigned the task of Zanzibar. All I knew was that teaching English was a skill that “ All these years I had visiting the Center for Student I could use to serve. Little did I know that those five weeks in Professional Development for worked just to get into a Zanzibar would change my life. I learned the basics of a brand an individualized coaching new language, taught English to the most kindhearted students Some of my closest friends, coworkers, and I hope that my story—my service assessment based on the ICAP prestigious college like I’ve ever met, lived for the first time without running water and many others I met injected heroin on a experiences, how I funded them, and quiz, a brief survey on the Applications for electricity, worked on various clean water and HIV/AIDS projects, regular basis and, as a result, had contracted how they connected with my classes— center’s website asking about Vanderbilt, so what was became a member of a compassionate and loving village, HIV. After I returned, I studied the issue Alternative Spring Break gives you a sense of the possibilities my interests and professional learned the tragedies caused by the lack of basic healthcare and through courses at Vanderbilt and worked available to you. My advice to first-year I working for now?” experience. A friendly center come out in October. infrastructure in a community, with organizations in Nashville that focus students: take risks and explore as many staff member helped me to and gained lifelong friends. on HIV/AIDS and injection drug use, such service options as possible. Become interpret my results and directed me towards the next steps to “ My advice to first-year as Nashville Community AIDS Resources, involved with OACS and The Ingram take in determining what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. The next fall, at a Project students: take risks and Education and Services (CARES), Siloam Family Health Center, Commons and learn all the ways you can serve on campus, I signed up to receive emails about internships and information Pyramid lecture at the and Street Works—opportunities I found by word of mouth locally, domestically, and internationally. Don’t be afraid to seek sessions, not realizing just how much impact this would have Owen Graduate School of explore as many service from many inspirational students on campus! funding if you cannot afford a certain service experience. on me over the next several months. Management, I learned options as possible.” about Blood:Water Mission Then I went with ten other students on Alternative Spring Break Most importantly, ask yourself: What are my passions? What are By the end of my first year, I had met the CFO of my hometown (B:WM), which empowers to Los Angeles to work with Project Angel Food and Clean my skills? How can I turn those passions into action? How can football team, the Houston Texans, discovered summer communities to work together against the water and HIV/AIDS Needles Now, both working with HIV/AIDS and associated I use my skills to serve? How can I use the gift of education to positions with businesses near my permanent residence, crises. My friends and I loved the goals of B:WM so much that issues. Finally, with funding and guidance from the Ingram make this world a better place? worked one-on-one with a center staff member to utilize we decided to bring the group onto campus to raise awareness Scholarship Program and the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Vanderbilt’s extensive alumni network, and even collaborated Sanah Ladhani is now a first-year medical student at Vanderbilt. and funds for clean water and HIV/AIDS efforts. Health, I worked in New York City the summer before my senior with the center as part of an HOD project aiming to raise year on a policy proposal for the funding of harm reduction To find out about Magnolia Awards, go to vanderbilt.edu/ awareness of career-readiness among first-year students. The following summer I returned to Zanzibar, funded by the programs for drug users at risk for HIV. leadership. Several are open to first-year students. Ada Bell Stapleton/Blanche Henry Weaver Scholarship, another By the end of my first year, I had not determined the path Magnolia Award open to Vanderbilt sophomores and juniors. I would want to follow after graduation. Now, a year later, This time I used skills that I had learned in a first responder course and organized a health fair for Mangapwani and its neighboring Attend the Service Fair hosted by the Office of Active Citizenship and Service (OACS) on villages. I got to improve my Kiswahili skills, conduct a project on The ICAP quiz can be found at my own for the first time, reunite with friends, and gain a brand Tuesday, August 21, 4-6pm, at The Commons Center. vanderbit.edu/career new perspective on healthcare and service. I also learned how ! common injection drug use was. 28 29 For the second two weeks, we tutored sixth and seventh graders. With VISAGE in South Africa Some of the seventh graders still did not know their alphabet. Evan Curran, ’13, Peabody College One of the primary problems with the South African education Joint Undergraduate/Graduate Programs system is that students are passed on to the next grade without Last year, after a preparatory course in the spring, I spent my mastering the basic College of Arts and Science School of Engineering Peabody College of Blair School of Music summer in South Africa with VISAGE. We took classes about the “ We spent the afternoons material because Education and Human • In addition to the joint politics, economics and social problems in South Africa and for • Combined BA/MA (4+1) in and • 3+2 MBA/B.S. of overcrowding. among the following departments Development B.Mus./M.Ed. program, the first two weeks, we spent the afternoons teaching adults in teaching adults in Manenberg Poorer townships • M.S. in Finance/B.S. in and programs: English; French; • 3+2 Child Development/ Blair students may pursue Manenberg (a poverty-stricken township of Cape Town) IT skills have just one Computer Science German; History; Latin American Nursing Program: This program a B.Mus. and MBA to help them get a job. A shocking 60% of Manenberg residents (a poverty-stricken township teacher for up to Studies; Medicine, Health and • B.E./M.E. in Engineering is also available to students (through Owen) in a are currently unemployed. 60 students. My of Cape Town) IT skills to help • Accelerated Graduate Program pursuing a Human and Organi- five-year arrangement. students focused Society; Philosophy; Political Science; I worked with Pamela, a 75-year-old pensioner who wants to Psychology; and Religious Studies. in Engineering: Students who zational Development major. them get a job.” on learning their learn computer skills to get a job again (she used to be a tea lady Admission to the 4+1 program is enter Vanderbilt with a at a factory before it closed down) and Patricia, her daughter, multiplication tables • B.Mus./M.Ed. (Teacher Education): and being able to correctly punctuate a paragraph of text. We highly selective. significant amount of credits Peabody College and the Blair who works as a security guard at the local elementary school. (20 to 30 hours) may be eligible Patricia wants to teach her 4-year-old daughter, Genevieve, only had two weeks with them, so the best goals were small, but • Combined MBA/B.A. or B.S. in School of Music offer a five-year to earn both a bachelor’s and computer skills and dreams that Genevieve will be able to leave specific, as these offered the greatest chance of success. conjunction with the Owen School program for students interested master’s degree in engineering Manenburg and attend “Uni.” I was supposed to teach them how of Management in teacher licensure. Apart from participating in the service, the best part of the trip in just four years. to use Microsoft Word, send emails and surf the Internet. The was getting to experience Cape Town. I can confidently say experience was both frustrating and rewarding. After two weeks, that it is the most beautiful place I have ever seen. There are we were still perfecting basic Word commands such as putting mountains all around the city and crystal blue water on the spaces between words and capitalizing letters. Yet their desire to coast, perfect for hiking and exploring. We also got to participate learn was obvious, and both worked extremely hard; I was very in many interesting cultural activities, which allowed us to learn proud of their progress. first hand about the heritage and lives of Cape Town residents. Well, I am happy to tell you that there was a bright light at what Both Sides of Failure seemed like an incredibly dark tunnel. I talked with my parents, Shannon Morris, ’12, and while they weren’t pleased, they were supportive and told College of Arts and Science me to look ahead to the new semester. Water under the bridge, my dad always says. So, I picked up the pieces of a bruised ego Four years ago, I was right where you are now: an incoming and headed back to Vanderbilt. first-year student at one of the top twenty universities in the country. In high school, I was a straight-A student, student body It was different this time around. I asked for help when I needed president, and involved in more clubs than I could name. Sound it and I studied more effectively than before: I took better notes, familiar? I came to Vanderbilt confident that I would do just fine wrote down things in the margins of books, and became more in the classroom. I was wrong. of an active learner. I found “ I failed a class my first classes that I loved and a My first semester was one of the hardest times I’ve ever career path that motivated experienced. I was struggling and had no idea what I was doing semester in college... me to succeed by being wrong or what I should do for help. I was in way over my head, able to learn about topics and December couldn’t come around fast enough. I barely That was the biggest that fascinate me. scraped by in all my classes, except for one. I failed a class my first semester in college. FAILED. Me? Seriously? That was the wake-up call of my life.” I am now starting my biggest wake-up call of my life. second year at the School of Nursing, having enrolled Failure can be scary and lonely. It is hard to admit your in the 4+1 program, which allows me to get my bachelor’s shortcomings, especially when one of your best friends is and my master’s degrees in five instead of six years. I am here getting 98s on chemistry tests. I didn’t want to talk to my today because of a lesson I learned four years ago: don’t let one friends about it. I kept thinking that maybe I didn’t belong here failure define you or your career here. You are smart enough to academically, that I had been accepted on some fluke that was succeed in this university and you deserve to be here. Don’t let The VISAGE program is unique to Vanderbilt and offers students the chance to participate in a now coming back to haunt me—and my GPA. I pushed through one failure, one mistake, or one bad paper tell you otherwise. finals and headed home for winter break with a heavy heart combined service and study abroad experience. The Vanderbilt Global Education Office (GEO) and a hesitation towards thinking of the future. Where was I to offers VISAGE programs in Costa Rica, Ireland, Guatemala, and South Africa. go from there? See page 24 for more information on GEO. 30 31 Research: Not Just a What Will I Do Résumé Builder with My History Major? Cody Stothers, ’14, College of Arts and Science Steve Majchrzak, ’91, College of Arts and Science Since my time at Vanderbilt began, research has transformed from a box to check on my résumé to a passion that keeps me When I came to Vanderbilt in 1987, I wanted to major in history, motivated in all my endeavors around campus. I started doing but what in the world would I do with a history degree after I research during my very first semester at college—the amount graduated? Being a computer science major with an economics of labs with spots open to undergraduates with essentially no minor struck me as a potentially more practical pursuit, but experience is astounding. There is a culture of teaching and I fought that impulse and stayed with history. I found that it “passing the torch” that really makes research accessible to was indeed my true passion, though I seldom have occasion to anyone. From getting paid to receiving credit hours or simply display the wealth of knowledge I gained, save for a few times volunteering, there are so many options for students to get shouting out answers to questions while watching Jeopardy. involved.

A great place to start is the biological sciences website “ With most degrees, the actual knowledge where many faculty will indicate what type of positions they you will gain is secondary to the process of have open in their labs. Outside of that, emailing individual professors can be helpful because even if they can’t give you a learning how to learn.” job, they’ll certainly have some sound advice to impart. The Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery offers volunteer opportunities The reality is that with most degrees, the actual knowledge Once you get in a lab, it might seem like all you’re doing is Undergraduate Research for students to help with special projects or installations. Interested you will gain is secondary to the process of learning how to small tasks at first, but before you know it, you’ll be taking on students should contact Amy Bridgeman at amy.n.bridgeman@ learn. Understanding how to analyze and synthesize conflicting larger and larger responsibilities and conducting your own Outside the Fume Hood vanderbilt.edu or at 343-1702. pieces of information or data, how to communicate effectively experiments. Things get really interesting when you start Katherine Calvin, ’13, verbally and in writing, how to think critically, and how to work learning concepts College of Arts and Science with disparate personalities in groups are lessons I learned in in your classes that error of assuming “research” only involved Petri dishes and “ You’re making the discoveries When I first arrived at Vanderbilt nearly three years ago, I my Vanderbilt education that transcend any particular subject. help you understand lab coats. In reality, the opportunities for students in the was astounded by the number of opportunities available on I think you learn these lessons most readily in a context that is that’ll be in the textbooks your research project liberal arts to pursue independent research are vast, ranging campus, from student organizations to service initiatives, and meaningful to you, and that is the true value in majoring in a better or vice versa. from statistical research for current political campaigns to I soon became involved in several groups, many of which I am subject for which you have a passion. With learning, as in life, college students will be This integration of self-designed projects investigating works of literature, social still a member today. Although I loved being involved in these you will always be more successful doing what you love. concepts not only movements, really anything! studying 20 years from now.” makes classes easier extracurricular activities, I wanted to find a way to become After graduation, I became a reporter for a major daily but also prepares more engaged with my major, especially after witnessing the I currently work as a student intern in the Vanderbilt University newspaper, went to graduate school in public policy, and you for tests, like the MCAT, and graduate-level classes. By far contributions my science-majoring friends were making in Fine Arts Gallery, a position for which my major adviser served as a senior policy advisor to the mayor of Nashville. the best part, though, is the thought that you’re making the campus labs. encouraged me to apply. Not only am I given research I spent eight years leading product development teams in topics to investigate discoveries that’ll be in the textbooks college students will be Unlike them, however, my courses directed me to the creating online educational products for the K–12 market and independently, my work studying 20 years from now. There is no easy way to describe library rather than the lab, and my backpack consisted not “ The opportunities for helping to build a small Internet startup company that was appears in the gallery’s how it feels to contribute a novel discovery that could cure a of protective eyewear but Barnet’s Short Guide to Writing eventually sold to a Fortune 500 company. students in the liberal arts exhibitions as wall panels disease or lead to the next big discovery of life. about Art. As a history of art major, the chances of earning or artist biographies. Because I passed on a computer science degree in favor of an undergraduate research position seemed slim to me, but, to pursue independent I have learned to do a history degree, it may seem ironic that I ended up in the as my adviser quickly pointed out, I had made the common research are vast.” investigative research technology field. Twenty-five years ago, almost no one knew not only in the library what the Internet was, and there was certainly no major or More on Undergraduate Research but also using pieces of classes to prepare you for a career in an industry that didn’t art directly—my desk literally sits in the exhibition preparation yet exist. The Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Journal (VURJ) vault in Cohen Hall. This experience has given me insight into publishes original research by undergraduates. The editorial review Perhaps new careers or industries that are not yet imagined will real-world applications for my degree, such as working in greet this year’s incoming class when they look at the world board is composed of undergraduates and other members of the galleries and museums, but more importantly, it has broadened Vanderbilt community. twenty-five years from now, and so the important thing is not my understanding of research, and I am extremely proud to your major, but how you use that major to learn and to grow know I have contributed independent work enhancing the The VURJ website vurj.vanderbilt.edu has a link to a list of into the person you’ll become. overall academic culture here at Vanderbilt. research opportunities. Steve Majchrzak currently serves as deputy commissioner in the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. 32 33 Finding Fulfillment Will Macon, ’14, Peabody College

You’re here! While many of you have been waiting for this moment for quite >>>> Becoming involved with student some time, I was not. I loved the way things were and feared the idea of organizations is a great way to find your changing a single thing about my life. But whether this moment comes too quickly or too slowly, it comes, and you must embrace this new chapter of your life. niche at Vanderbilt, to get to know other

When my “new chapter” was approaching, I was told to make the most out of my students, and to explore old or discover time at Vanderbilt by devoting myself to three things: new interests. The Vanderbilt community >> 1. Classes that intrigued me has a particularly strong tradition in >> 2. People who wanted the best for me service and community engagement, >> 3. Involvement in something bigger than me but you will find just as rich an array of As simple as these steps appear, this so-called key didn’t immediately unlock any doors for me, because I had no idea what I wanted to devote myself to or how opportunities for creative outlet, cultural I would figure it out. I now realize that providing such a concrete roadmap for involovement, and religious expression. someone else is impossible; our paths to fulfillment are as unique as we are. While no one can tell you who you are or who you should be, people’s suggestions, Make sure to visit the Student advice, and guidance can be instrumental in helping you find your path. Organization Fair on Friday, August 24, When you need help regarding anything from class selection to campus 3:00–6:00 p.m. at The Commons Center. What To Do: involvement, set aside your fear or stubbornness and you’ll discover how approachable people are at Vanderbilt. “ Once you feel comfortable, Whether you reach out to your adviser, Service, Creativity, and Involvement students of any age, your professors, devote yourself to the things professors in other departments, or any counseling center, people here are always and people you love.” willing to help each other because that’s how our campus operates.

Seeking advice doesn’t imply immediate satisfaction, but once you find a class, organization, or group of people you love, recognize it and use it to find fulfillment Check out service opportunities in other aspects of your life at Vanderbilt. My love came from involvement with Vanderbilt’s chapter of Best Buddies, and I then transferred to Peabody College to on Common Place by clicking follow my passion and major in community leadership and development. Another student could have just as easily taken their love for a particular course and used it on “Edgehill Opportunities.” to get involved with an associated organization.

Finally, keep in mind that you have time. Even if you don’t know exactly what you want at this point, enjoy your first couple weeks of classes, meet people, and get House Service Commissioners to know the campus. Once you feel comfortable, devote yourself to the things and coordinate the service activities people you love. Don’t be afraid to use the people and resources around you to help find or further your passions, and know that you will find your path. in each House, serve on the House Advisory Council, and advise the dean on Commons service initiatives. Applications are due on September 3, 2012 through Common Place.

34 35 not taking on more than I could handle, I restrained myself to Whether it is through our Curb Scholars program, academic Why Should We Care about VIP is a residential initiative that allows groups of 5–10 students, looking into a few service-oriented groups, something I had innovations, or campus-wide programs, we focus on building Community Service? of either gender, the opportunity to live together while pursuing never quite mastered in high school. But even after joining a few capacity to invent and imagine, co-create across disciplines, a topic of interest outside the classroom and in collaboration with organizations, I was still looking for something more. I found this compellingly express one’s ideas and stories, and navigate and Joe Bandy, Department of Sociology and the a faculty or staff adviser of their choosing. Students can apply in in the House service commissioner position. negotiate novel solutions, change, and innovations. Center for Teaching the spring semester for the following academic year. Interested Through this opportunity, I became a part of the House Advisory Signature aspects of the initiative include: Why should we care about community service? The answers are students can learn more about VIP, and other Living Learning Council and worked to keep the values of service strong within • Our first-of-its kind Creative Practice Bootcamp for faculty, many, but can be reduced to two. Communities, by going to vanderbilt.edu/ResEd/main/ my House. I also created service events for the House and residential-education/living-learning-communities. staff, and students; First, you have much to gain. In the personal narratives throughout publicized campus-wide service projects and groups. This was the combination of leadership and service that I had been • Residential living-learning experience focused on creativity this publication, Vanderbilt students describe how they have found and innovation; great benefit in the friendships they have forged with peers and looking for; it gave me the opportunity not only to plan and community members around the world. They also describe a sense VIP: Beyond Tutoring participate in service, but also to become a campus leader on a • Our Creative Identities/Creative Lives showcase; level that was manageable for me as a first-year student. of belonging and efficacy at Vanderbilt and in the communities Laynie Boland, ’13, School of Engineering • Traveling Lego® table; they have served, whether they are in Nashville or elsewhere. Most Through my experiences I have developed three key pieces of • The first Maker Faire for VUcept consulted with the Curb As a first-year student, I participated in tutoring a group tangibly, they demonstrate how the communities we serve can information that every first-year student should know about Vanderbilt and Nashville Center on ideas for VUquest and of underprivileged kids living just blocks away from our teach us invaluable knowledge and skills in experiences that are getting involved with service at Vanderbilt: community members The Ingram Commons won a campus through a Gillette House activity. Witnessing their profoundly personal and memorable. If you engage in community (spring 2013); Curb Creative Campus circumstances and the challenges they faced made me consider >> 1. Go to the Community Service Fair on August 21. This is a service, you too can learn about the complexities of historical, Innovation grant to bring the my own education and all the factors that played into my great place to find out about all the service groups on campus • Vanderbilt Story Booth and economic, and political problems; you can learn about different Story Booth to us. You’ll hear academic “success.” What if I had been raised by a single parent and to get first-hand information from current members Expressive Agility projects; cultures and languages; you can develop skills of leadership and more about opportunities to who had to work too many hours to provide for the family? about things such as time commitment and their personal intercultural communication; you can enhance your abilities to • The Revision and Proto- participate in recording your problem solve and reason morally; and you can even develop What if I didn’t have the encouragement from my parents to experiences. typing Project; and the do well in school and go to college, not because they don’t stories in the Story Booth talents necessary for future careers. In combination, these learning >> 2. Participate in House service initiatives. This may sound • Curb Creative Campus care, but because they are simply too busy working to afford throughout the coming year. experiences provide opportunities for extremely meaningful biased coming from someone who helped plan these projects, but Innovation Grant Program. basic necessities like food and rent? What if I was raised in personal growth and are one of the primary reasons Vanderbilt it’s really worth it. Not only do you get to meet people within your a community where I didn’t know many, if any, adults who More specifically, we seek to: students engage in community service. House, but you may even stumble upon a project or organization graduated from college or even high school? However, there is a second reason you should care, which is that you would like to continue working with in the future. • Provoke your curiosity by transforming campus space through Wow. I would be in a totally different situation. I realized that serendipitous, out-of-the-ordinary encounters; simply that you should give back to the world that made your >> 3. Use the many resources around you, including the House these kids not only need help with assignments due this week, opportunities possible. In his 1963 convocation address at service commissioner, the link “Edgehill Opportunities” on the • Provoke conversations that bring together unexpected parties but they need someone to set an example for them for the Vanderbilt, President John F. Kennedy stated, Common Place website, and the Office of Active Citizenship and and inspire novel approaches for engaging ideas, debates, and future. To tell them that school is important, that education Service. So get out there, ask questions, get involved, and serve! problems; “All Americans must be responsible citizens, but some must be is powerful, learning actually can be fun, and just let them • Illuminate extraordinary and everyday creative lives, especially more responsible than others by virtue of their public or their know that there is someone in this community who truly those that bring together artistic, scientific, entrepreneurial, and private position, their role in the family or community, their cares. That is why we created the VIP project “Beyond Tutoring,” Creativity, Innovation, and design work; prospects for the future, or their legacy from the past. Increased because we knew that in the short time we would spend with Problem-Solving responsibility goes with increased ability. For those to whom the kids, helping them pass their classes for one year was just • Build the creative capacity of faculty, staff, and students to much is given, much is required…. You have responsibilities, not enough. We wanted to help them with their immediate Elizabeth Long Lingo, Director, Curb Programs harness their disciplinary knowledge to solve problems and in short, to use your talents for the benefit of the society which homework, but more importantly, we needed to show them the in Creative Enterprise and Public Leadership advance innovation for the public good; helped develop those talents.” value of education, help them set academic goals, encourage and Vanderbilt Creative Campus Initiative • And support course and curricular innovations, especially those Indeed, your society has shaped—through your family, them, and be an example of how to achieve those goals. We that integrate media, design, creative problem solving, and Congratulations on your acceptance to Vanderbilt! You have schools, and other institutions—your many abilities and the needed to go beyond tutoring with these kids to really make a expression with rigorous disciplinary training. arrived at an exciting time as we launch our second year of special opportunities that are now open to you at Vanderbilt. difference for their lives. the Curb Creative Campus Initiative—an initiative to build the Interested in learning more or being involved in one of our Vanderbilt has a long tradition of honoring these privileges by capacity of students, faculty, and staff to harness their creativity signature projects or programs? Please visit our website at engaging in community development and service. Each year, Getting Involved with Service and disciplinary knowledge to solve problems and advance curbcreativecampus.org and follow us on facebook.com/ hundreds of VU students contribute thousands of service hours innovation. curbcreativecampus. to community organizations around the world; faculty and staff on The Ingram Commons engage in dozens of community research and teaching projects; Ellen O’Brien, ’14, School of Engineering, We place a high value on fostering community and supporting and Vanderbilt sponsors community health and development VUcept Executive Board the work of creatives and catalysts—faculty, students, staff, and services throughout the region. There are many opportunities for Nashville community members-—who thrive on making the you join in these efforts. Your faculty and peers encourage you In just the first few weeks of my first year, I was introduced to non-routine happen in and outside the classroom, in research, to take advantage of these opportunities so as to enrich yourself many organizations and opportunities from throughout the work, and their daily lives. and your society. Vanderbilt campus. In keeping with what I had been told about 36 37 Doing Theatre Students interested in “doing theatre” Sam Mallick, ’14, College of Arts and Science may also want to get involved in : Greek Life: Joining a Fraternity or Sorority • Vanderbilt Off Broadway • The Original Cast (Broadway revue) There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get the first time you • Tongue ‘n Cheek (improv) • Masala SACE’s Diwali production When joining a fraternity or sorority, students become a part step onto a stage. For me, it came in my freshman year of high of a campus tradition dating back to Vanderbilt’s founding. school. At that moment, the theatre grabbed hold of me and Members participate in a wide variety of community service never let go. When I came to Vanderbilt, I knew I wanted to “do Being a Blair Kid and philanthropic projects, intramural sports competitions, theatre,” but I wasn’t quite sure what I meant by that. I thought social events, and are leaders in many other campus that I would double major in it and try out for some of the fall Katie Walden, ’14, Blair School of Music, organizations including the Multicultural Student Leadership shows that various groups were putting on. VUcept Executive Board Council, VUcept, Dance Marathon, Vanderbilt Student But before auditions started, I went to the VUT orientation, an I am a Blair kid, which for many non-Blair students means I Government, Alternative Spring Break, and Honor Council. event that I heard about on Facebook. What I found, before I am something akin to an instrument-playing automaton. Approximately 42% of Vanderbilt’s undergraduates are had auditioned for a single role or signed up to be on a crew, Admittedly, majoring in piano performance with a minor in viola members of its 35 fraternities/sororities. Our community was a community of people who all “did theatre,” and for each performance and a concentration in early music doesn’t help continues to grow with the addition of Zeta Tau Alpha to the of them it meant something different. Actors and technicians, break that stereotype. Panhellenic Association in spring 2012 and Delta Tau Delta to people who wanted to be on Broadway, and people who just For most of my first year, friends would joke I lived at Blair and the Interfraternity Council in fall 2012. think theatre is fun, everyone was there for a different reason. slept at North Hall. My roommate would occasionally text me The Interfraternity Council (IFC), made up of 15 fraternities, With such a diverse group, I was surprised that we all came to make sure I was somewhere on the planet. Classes at 8 a.m. operates under a deferred joining process. First-year men are together so easily. Friends I made in Neely Auditorium became and late-night rehearsals invited and encouraged to participate in recruitment events All interested students are strongly encouraged to attend roommates and best friends. They’ve helped me to become a “ Most schools emphasized had me out the door during the fall semester but are not able to accept a bid, the events listed below: better actor, encouraged me to take on technical roles that I before most students even invitation to join, until January. never dreamed I could handle, and helped me become a leader. either academic rigor or thought about waking up >> Greek Life Fair and crashing into bed later The Panhellenic Association (Panhellenic) holds formal The minute I started working on my first show, not one week into high-caliber musical @The Ingram Commons Lawn than I ever let on to my recruitment in January and an informal recruitment process the school year, I had friends in all four classes and had become a August 21, 3:00–4:30 p.m. parents. As many of you will for transfer and upperclass students during the fall semester. part of something unique. Theatre takes a group of people who training; only Vanderbilt All students interested in Greek Life should attend this event! soon learn, Blair students Panhellenic is composed of twelve chapters including two are all looking for something different and creates a community lead a very different multicultural options, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. >> IFC Open Dores where they all find what they’re looking for and much more. provided both.” lifestyle than the average and Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. These two @Student Life Center Ballrooms For me, theatre is a way to open myself up to new possibilities. Vanderbilt student. A Blair professor compared Blair students and chapters engage in a separate membership intake process. August 26, 2:00–5:00 p.m. I can be a reserved person, but in VUT shows I found myself the varsity student athletes, noting that the NCAA regulates how We are proud to have eight of the Divine Nine, historically This meeting is strongly encouraged for all men interested in leaping on top of chairs or throwing myself to the ground in many hours athletes can spend in practice/ training. African American organizations on Vanderbilt’s campus. The IFC fraternity membership. ridiculous costumes. Nothing has helped me get out of my shell When I was making my college decision, I had a variety of National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) holds intake throughout and define myself at college like VUT. >> Panhellenic Recruitment Registration/ options available to me—public, private, and conservatory the school year at the chapter’s discretion. Information Meeting And that’s what “doing theatre” came to mean for me: getting schools. My decision was influenced by the fact that most Our deferred process provides students an opportunity to @Student Life Center Ballrooms outside of myself, trying new things, and becoming best friends schools emphasized either academic rigor or high-caliber become better acquainted with being a part of the Vanderbilt September 9, 2:00 p.m. with an incredible group of people. musical training; only Vanderbilt provided both. At Blair, the fact community before affiliating with a fraternity or sorority. It also This meeting is strongly encouraged for any woman interested I am a National Merit Scholar and excelled in AP classes matters. allows students to attend information sessions and informal in learning more about our Panhellenic community and The Blair admissions process is designed to find students who activities that take place throughout the fall to learn more registering for sorority recruitment. Vanderbilt University Theatre Auditions can meet Vanderbilt’s academic expectations as well as Blair’s about the Greek community and explore whether or not they performance standards. >> NPHC Mystique by Sarah Ruhl are interested in joining a fraternity or sorority. Dead Man’s Cell Phone @Board of Trust Room in the Student Life Center Wed., Aug. 22, 4–6 p.m. & Thurs., Aug. 23, 7–9 p.m., Being at Vanderbilt allows me to pursue my music studies in Interested students must have completed at least 12 credit September 25, 7:00 p.m. Neely Auditorium, Callbacks TBA an academic community that fosters and supports passionate hours, meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.5, and not be engagement and honest intellectual inquiry. On a daily basis, This event is for men and women interested in NPHC The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare on disciplinary probation. Additional eligibility requirements fraternity/sorority membership. Vanderbilt challenges me to “step up to the plate” in terms of exist depending on the governing council or specific chapter. Wed., Aug. 22, 7–9 p.m. & Thurs., Aug. 23, 4–6 p.m., investing in my own education and personal development. At Neely Auditorium, Callbacks TBA the end of four years, I will have the musical training necessary For more information, please visit our website at Class of 2016 Showcase to successfully pursue a career in music. But, as importantly, I will vanderbilt.edu/greek_life. Friday, Aug. 31, 4–6 p.m., Sarratt 331 have gained an education that allows me to authentically and Like us on Facebook at Vanderbilt Greek Life articulately represent and express my qualifications, interests, or follow us on Twitter @VUGreek. abilities, and myself.

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BELCOURT AVENUE A Strange New World Irene Zhong, ’15, College of Arts and Science

Since arriving from China a year ago, I have learned that: >>>> Some of the most profound learning you

>> Football refers to American football, which is NOT played with your foot will do in college will be about yourself >> Dragons have wings and breathe fire (they really don’t in my country) and those around you. Each of you is >> Zombies move around by walking…instead of jumping tiny steps >> Frosting is made of sugar, sugar, and nothing but sugar shaped differently by your family, the

The list goes on and on. I learned that it’s actually flattering instead of creepy socio-economic status you come from, for people to remember your name; that lawns can be walked on and used for the environment in which you grew sleeping; that pretty much everyone is addicted to cheese. up—be it one of the big cities on the I also learned the simple joy of lying on the grass with my best friend, watching the stars, and sharing gossip; the pure happiness when my floor surprised me coasts, a small town in the Midwest, or a on my birthday; the wonderful excitement of spending Thanksgiving at my country far away. Each of you is shaped roommate’s home, seeing live deer, and decorating the Christmas tree. by religious or ethical principles, and by Learning is only one part of the story; I did my best to share my knowledge with others. I convinced many people that fortune cookies don’t exist in China, that your ethnic, racial, national, or cultural being Chinese doesn’t guarantee me an A in background. Each of you is shaped by “ Learning is only one part math, and that just because I wear a lot of red doesn’t mean I’m a communist party member. your sexual or gender identity, and by

of the story; I did my best It’s not easy to transition from one’s country to your physical and mental attributes and to share my knowledge a new place. For a lot of international students, abilities. Here, we have compiled some this is literally a whole new world in which of the stories of your fellow students, with others.” rules and traditions are completely different. But this is also a brand new opportunity for us so that you may learn from their Identities to meet the people we otherwise would never have met, eat the food we would never have tasted, and enjoy the experiences we would never have had. To come experiences of forming an identity here half way around the world is a long distance. Do make every moment count. at Vanderbilt. But this is just the tip of Don’t Judge a Story by Its Skin Cover the proverbial iceberg. You are part of a unique community now—reach out to Dorothy Buckner, ’14, Peabody College your fellow members, share your identity I should have grown used to observing new surroundings from the outside in. with them, and learn about theirs. After seven years as the single, blue-eyed, blonde-haired girl in a sea of Indonesian faces, I had plenty of experience sticking out in a crowd. Growing up in that beautiful Southeast Asian nation had sculpted my character in ways invisible to the casual passerby. Don’t get me wrong! I was thrilled to be here at Vanderbilt. Yet as these hundreds of not-yet-friends swarmed around me, I felt wordless to articulate the precious experiences that colored my perspective. Right then and there, I wanted to unpack my story to the nearest listener just as the Move Crew had unloaded my suitcases moments before. But where could I begin?

42 43 Surely if I told someone, “I’m from Indonesia,” they would stare Aspies lack the social filter that keeps us from speaking eating lunch at Rand or The Ingram Commons, I could have a at my pale skin in disbelief. How could I explain that I’m neither our minds when perhaps we shouldn’t. Also, we’re virtually Quiznos picnic on Highland Quad. If I wasn’t comfortable in fully American, nor fully Indonesian? How could I express that incapable of recognizing deception or being deceptive. This larger social settings, I could hang out with fellow piano majors. I was a hidden immigrant; a visitor from some exotic blend is a disastrous combination when making new friends and Looking back, the challenges I faced made me realize the of the “in-between negotiating with colleagues. The problem is that people are too importance of acknowledging my comfort zone while not culture.” Suddenly, I was willing to reject someone simply because that person doesn’t being afraid to expand my horizons, a lesson that has fostered “ The histories of those you struck with a longing to respond the way they’d like. my intellectual, musical, and personal growth. know the intricate and meet today are not written The adjustment to college is unusually stressful for Aspies. potentially surprising Poor ability to learn new and unwritten rules and difficulties in stories of those around Being Jewish in the “Bible Belt” on the pages of their skin.” adjusting to a new social order make the transition to college me. “Where are you much, much harder. Unlike the neurotypical student, AS students Stacy Yanofsky, ’14, College of Arts and Science from?” stopped meaning “What city did you travel from today?” have to learn an entirely new social curriculum. The effect is and became “What places, languages, and memories have exhausting and overwhelming, resulting in a higher dropout When I applied to college, I told myself I wanted to go shaped your core?” rate and a greater risk of suicide. Sadly, some of our most gifted somewhere completely new. I absolutely loved Boston, but The histories of those you meet today are not written on the students may never cross the platform at commencement. In I chose to apply only to schools outside of Massachusetts. I pages of their skin. On the contrary, they are imprinted in a my case, I was fortunate to have had teachers who recognized wanted something different, to go out of my comfort zone. much more permanent ink, possibly far beneath the surface. my gifts and worked tirelessly to help me. Without them I would Coming to These stories are the most priceless pieces of literature you will have been just another engineering school flunkie. Their spirit of focusing on my music studies. By the time I arrived at Vanderbilt, “ The majority of students with Vanderbilt has been read during your time at this university. Pursue and treasure recognizing and nourishing gifts to educate the whole student is I had been away from home for nearly a year and already figured exactly that, and them. Let them enhance the lens with which you view the what I aspire to in my own teaching. out how to navigate a metropolitan city, organize my own whom I have spoken about it has been both a world, and I promise your own history will never be the same. schedule, manage my finances, and (most importantly) procure challenge and an What does all this mean? One of every 150 persons born in food. In many ways, the self-discipline, motivation, and personal religion are open and interested extremely rewarding the U.S. is diagnosed with some form of autism—our fastest responsibility my homeschooling experience required gave experience. Challenges of an Aspie growing developmental disability. We must adapt to a more me a jumpstart on the skills necessary to effectively adjust to in what it means to be Jewish, Choosing a school in Emelyne Bingham, Senior Lecturer of neurologically diverse campus. Awareness brings knowledge, Vanderbilt life. knowledge brings acceptance, and acceptance builds a what our holidays are about, the South meant not Aural Studies, Faculty VUceptor stronger community. So next time you’re seated by a quiet, If anything, the first month of weekends I spent watching only a culture shock, movies alone in my dorm room resulted from growing up in a and why we have certain but a religious Heather Kuzmich isn’t just another pretty face. This former geeky person, say “hello.” You could be meeting someone who rural Ozark community (population 5,000). Had I gone to the eye-opener as well. America’s Next Top Model contestant is unique not because of just might change the world! one high school in our district, I would have been one of around customs.” Getting used to the her stunning photos or her abilities. What sets Heather apart are 400 students. Vanderbilt was overwhelming at first because labels of “North” and her struggles. Heather’s odd gait and awkward social skills are Perspective of a there were so many people all my own age. I struggled to adjust “South” was one thing, since those terms and the distinction hallmarks of Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), a mild form of autism. simply due to the numbers—there are more undergraduate that goes with them were not commonplace at home. Perhaps the most striking characteristic of AS is the inability Homeschooled Student students living Additionally, I have been challenged not only to discover the to read emotions and social cues, leaving those with AS lost Katie Walden, ’14, Blair School of Music, on this campus lack of knowledge that people from other parts of the country in the complexities of nonverbal communication. The events “ Vanderbilt was overwhelming VUcept Board Member than there are have about Judaism, but also to acknowledge how little I knew in ANTM were testimony to the difficulty AS people have and people living in my about the fervor of the Christian community at Vanderbilt and in how the neurotypical world has difficulty relating to the person I always laugh a little on the inside when someone asks at first because there erew so hometown. After Tennessee’s “Bible Belt.” with AS. My own me where I went to high school. While the answer to me is many people all my own age. the initial shock, anxiety increased simple—I was homeschooled—certain questions typically Vanderbilt has a thriving Jewish community, supported by Hillel “ The adjustment to college is matching names and as I watched each follow. Were my parents extremely religious? Since I’m not and Chabad. These have been incredible resources on campus, I struggled to adjust simply faces of the people I unusually stressful for Aspies. episode. I too, above head banging to Bon Jovi and the only head covering from making sure there are Passover meals available to providing saw regularly in the have Asperger’s I’d be caught wearing is a baseball cap, probably not in the due to the numbers—there a feeling of home on Shabbat each Friday night. Between Hillel classroom became Unlike the neurotypical student, Syndrome. way you’re thinking. How did I ever figure out how to interact and Chabad, all major sects of Judaism are represented, and easier. with my peers? Between two siblings, Girl Scouts, 4-H, and are more undergraduate I have found them integral in my own exploration for which AS students have to learn an Aspies aren’t just summer lifeguarding at the city pool, I managed. Was a normal The close-knit interpretation resonates with me the most. nerds. Because classroom setting overwhelming? Like most homeschooled students living on this campus community Blair entirely new social curriculum.” physical structures students at Vanderbilt, I’d taken college or online courses, so As a result of my experience at Vanderbilt, I have strengthened provides helped me of our brains having teachers who aren’t my parents wasn’t a wholly foreign than there are people living in my Jewish identity. I can articulate what I feel are the core values form relationships differ from those of the neurotypical person, we often possess concept. Cafeteria-style dining was an entirely different matter. of my religion, and I can feel strong and proud of my heritage. with fellow music incredible gifts. These gifts allow us unbridled freedom to think my hometown.” The majority of students with whom I have spoken about religion majors who are now creatively. Some of the greatest minds in history have received Being homeschooled allowed me to finish high school in three are open and interested in what it means to be Jewish, what our some of my dearest friends. Blair’s distance (geographically and a posthumous diagnosis of AS, including Albert Einstein, Henry years and spend what would have been my senior year living holidays are about, and why we have certain customs. Vanderbilt culturally) from main campus showed me how I engage with Ford, Emily Dickinson, Sir Isaac Newton, George Orwell, Andy away from home (apartment, job, car—the whole nine yards) as a whole is very receptive to the Jewish community—this year, Vanderbilt is largely on my own terms. If I felt overwhelmed Warhol, and Beethoven. when there was an issue with kosher Passover meals, dining 44 45 services responded with a willingness to learn and help in any As I sat secluded in the study room, almost in tears, my RA came the brotherhood that only a fraternity could provide; in fact, way possible. up to me and asked me “What’s wrong?” in her charming accent. quite the opposite is true. It’s because I’m gay. I told her that I was scared, scared of being myself around Although there is a great amount of openness to learning about Don’t get me wrong; Vanderbilt is great to its LGBTQI students. people whom I barely knew. She simply put a hand on my Judaism, it can be challenging having to defend my identity Unfortunately, while they may say they’re gay-friendly, shoulder, looked me straight in the eye, and told me something and explain my customs and beliefs on a frequent basis, amidst most fraternities seek the Rainbow-wearing, day-fratting I should have already a culture in which Christianity is the norm. I see it as a positive heteronormative bro, not the Prada-wearing, nightclubbing known. “Jus’ be yo’self.” experience; I have learned to always be open-minded with others, “ I learned that there’s no need homosexual man. So, sitting in my dorm room with two of my I smiled. to try to put myself in their shoes and understand where they are to put on a new face to hide friends, lamenting the absence of gay, bi, and progressive men coming from, since that is what I hope others will do for me. How easily people in the Greek system (and indeed, at Vanderbilt in general), we forget this in a new decided to start our own fraternity. For information on Hillel and Chabad, see p. 74. another. Just be yourself.” place, but I took it to During my time at NYU, I learned about a fraternity that was heart. I put on my gay pride necklace and went down to the explicitly open to gay, bi, and progressive men called Delta Work to Gain Perspective “meet and greet” on the second floor. It turned out that no one Lambda Phi. Seriously. One thing led to another and after a cared about my sexual orientation, and now I have great friends Feylyn Lewis, ‘09, College of Arts and Science meeting with Greek life, an email to the National Board, and a who I know will always back me up whenever I need them. presentation to Vanderbilt’s Interfraternity Council, DLP became From this, I learned that there’s no need to put on a new face When you first step foot on Vanderbilt’s campus, it may seem being a double major!), I had to learn quickly how to balance a reality at Vanderbilt. I was very pleasantly surprised by the to hide another. Just be yourself. like everyone you meet is upper middle class, wears designer my time as a student. Every once in a while, I’d feel a pang overwhelming support we received throughout campus, from clothing, and has full access to their parents’ money. At first the of jealousy, wishing I was like so many of the other students meetings with the administration to conversations at parties on stereotypes seem to ring true, as Vanderbilt tends to attract here who don’t have to work a job. However, the experience Gay Greek Gaiety Greek row. I couldn’t be happier at Vanderbilt, or with Greek life, those from private schools as well as from a large, economically of working on campus has broken the economic stereotypes I and it’s because I decided to change things myself. successful alumni base. Despite being from Hendersonville, first encountered on campus. More students receive some sort Bryann DaSilva, ‘12, College of Arts and Science Tennessee, a suburb of financial aid than you might think—over 60%—and many Before I transferred, I said “Wow, NYU is so gay, they even have Transferring from NYU to Vanderbilt was not easy. I arrived not of Nashville, I’m not others who don’t have financial aid work on campus to help pay gay Greeks.” Now I can say “Wow, Vandy is so Greek, they even “ More students receive some knowing what to expect or what on earth I was thinking. A familiar with the kind for their education. have Greek gays.” I’m proud to call myself a founding brother Jersey boy like me, with my left-leaning sensibilities, penchant sort of financial aid than you of wealth you’ll notice of Vandy’s Delta If you find yourself like me, having to work a job to help pay for Manhattan, and aversion to the word “y’all,” was sure to on this campus. Lambda Phi colony, experience some culture shock upon arrival. What surprised “ I couldn’t be happier at might think—over 60%— for tuition or are on full financial aid, try not to fall prey to the and I’m happy to have me most, however, was the Greek life. Only about 2% of NYU In the suburbs of perception that you’re “all alone.” Rather, keep in mind that transferred here from students choose to join fraternities or sororities. At Vandy, the Vanderbilt, or with Greek life, and many others who don’t Nashville, the wealthy everyone here at Vanderbilt works hard for what they have, NYU. And now I love number is around 40%. own one-lot car whether it is grades or income or perhaps both. No matter and it’s because I decided to to say “y’all.” have financial aid work on dealerships, but what socioeconomic status you find yourself a part of, work I’m sure you can understand my initial interest in Greek life the parents of my offers an opportunity to take on responsibilities and gain a new Bryann is starting here. It attracts a lot of people, it fosters brotherhood, and change things myself.” campus to help pay for their friends at Vanderbilt perspective. a master’s degree it’s fun. Unfortunately, I couldn’t really see myself fitting in own Fortune 500 program in public policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government education.” Feylyn Lewis is studying community counseling at Regent at any of Vanderbilt’s established fraternities. I know a lot of companies. My own at Harvard University this fall. University in Virginia. guys in other fraternities, and they’re great people, but their family is middle class, although we’ve had our set of financial fraternities just weren’t for me. This isn’t because I didn’t want For more on LGBTQI life at Vanderbilt, see page 74. struggles. My mother was a labor-and-delivery nurse until she became disabled when I was in seventh grade. Because she Be Yourself could no longer work, our finances took a turn for the worse. Finding My Home at Vanderbilt Raulin Hentchel, ‘12, >> LGBTQI Welcome Week, September 5–9 As a result, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to come to Vanderbilt College of Arts and Science Check out the LGBTQI Life website for details, Valerie Coimbra, ‘13, College of without full financial aid (which, thankfully, I received). but highlights include: Arts and Science, Student VUceptor My financial aid package has included a work-study position Coming from small-town Tennessee, Vanderbilt was a new and • TGI-LGBTQI-F-BBQ I came to Vanderbilt used to being a minority student. I went to every year. I typically worked anywhere from 10–15 hours a exciting place. I had decided to join the Spirit of Gold Marching Friday, September 7, Noon–1:30 p.m., predominantly white public schools throughout my life, but as week, and with an 18-credit hour class schedule (the joys of Band and was thus allowed to move in three days early. In K.C. Potter Center, 312 West Side Row addition to meeting new people at band camp, I met even a Peruvian-Brazilian, I grew up speaking Spanish and was used more on Move-in Day, and by the end of the day, my head was • White House LGBTQI Liaison, to my culture and language playing a major role in my life. As I Federal Work-Study Job Fair spinning with all the new names and faces. Gautam Raghavan adjusted to life at Vanderbilt, I found it astoundingly difficult to Sunday, September 9, 7p.m., adapt to the sudden loss of culture I experienced. Tuesday, August 21, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. That night, I got to know my floor mates in Memorial Hall. My SLC Board of Trust Room. Student Life Center Ballroom floor was small, only fourteen guys plus one RA. Being the I joined various student organizations, but none satiated my only gay man on a floor full of guys, I worried about the snide • National Coming Out Day Event desire to find a cultural connection. Towards the end of the first To search Vanderbilt’s online job bank for students, comments and terrible remarks that might bombard me. Thursday, October 11, 7 p.m., semester, I began thinking about Greek life. Many of my friends go to hireadore.com Over the next couple of days, I almost became depressed and Student Life Center Ballrooms were planning on undergoing Panhellenic formal recruitment, thought about getting a bus ticket to go back home. and I seriously considered doing so as well. But I realized it was 46 47 not the right fit for me. It was not until April that I found the As for cultural awareness, I strive not only to make others more It can be hard going to college, making new friends, and organization I had been looking for all year—a Latina-based, aware of my own two cultures, but also to learn about the finding yourself in a different cultural environment. And so for multicultural sorority named Sigma Lambda Gamma National others represented in my sorority and on Vanderbilt’s campus. those first months trying to find our niche at Vanderbilt, we Sorority, Incorporated. Our principle of morals and ethics has made me more aware of are all a little lost about who we are, who we want to be, and my own moral and ethical beliefs and much more accountable. what we should do with our lives. But let those haters hate, and This sorority embraces and empowers women of all different Through Sigma Lambda Gamma I have become a stronger appreciate our friends who accept us for who we are right now. cultures: Indian, African American, Latina, Pakistani, and woman, and I strive to continue growing stronger as a sister We are who we are. even white. Every sister represents a different background, with my hermanas por vida (sisters for life). but what unifies us Mengting spent the summer in Beijing as a SAT and TOEFL teacher “ As a Peruvian-Brazilian, (and what drew me for Chinese students interested in studying in the U.S. She is now to the organization) We R Who We R back on campus to pursue a master’s degree at Peabody College in I grew up speaking Spanish is our diversity and leadership and organizational performance. common belief in the Mengting Ren, ‘12, Peabody College and was used to my culture sorority’s five principles: I think out of all the words my friends, family, or coworkers The Curious Case academics, community and language playing a could use to describe me, “insecure” would be the last. And service, cultural for the most part, it’s true. In those first weeks of my first year of Being a Minority awareness, social major role in my life. As I at Vandy, I made a lot of friends, and although I don’t really Gheremey D. Edwards, ‘12, interaction, and morals categorize my friends into white, black, or yellow, apparently, College of Arts and Science adjusted to life at Vanderbilt, and ethics. some other people did. It just so happened that a lot of the I found it astoundingly The sorority uses friends I made in those first few weeks were white. I mean, there I was off to my first day of classes of my freshman year, and I each sister’s unique are a lot of Caucasian students at Vanderbilt, so what do you had no signs of nervousness. I knew this was not high school difficult to adapt to the background to grow expect? I came from a diverse community at home and didn’t anymore, but I kept thinking to myself, how different could I realized I was losing my personality as I continued to put on stronger and become expect it to change at Vandy. this “college thing” be? Other freshmen were freaking out, but I this façade. I was tired of undermining my character, but I still sudden loss of culture truly representative didn’t understand why. This was Vanderbilt University, a school One weekend, I was studying with an Asian friend from Hank felt my reasoning for the façade was legitimate. I just could not of every race, culture, that was ranked 17 in the entire country and that fostered great I experienced.” Ingram. We were taking a break and I asked him, “Do you keep up this “perfect” act, however. I had to come to terms that and ethnicity. Because cultural diversity and academic strength. It seemed like nothing go to a lot of Asian events here? When I go and try to talk to I got into Vanderbilt like everyone else, and that my presence of its small size, each sister can make a genuine contribution, could be wrong. some Asian students, should reflect me solely. This was easier said than done. whether it is through her passion for her culture, her passion they’re not very friendly.” As I opened the door to the classroom, I found a lecture hall for philanthropy, or her passion for academics. “ Let those haters hate, and I always saw him hanging of nearly 100 students. All the seats were taken except for the There will be people who base their knowledge of my race on the few students they see. Yet, I accepted this as a continuous The fall of my sophomore year, I joined Sigma Lambda Gamma. out with many Asian ones in the front row, of course. When I sat down, I noticed one appreciate our friends who social issue that I I wholeheartedly embrace my sorority’s principles in my daily students in The Ingram major difference from my high school experience: I was the must work to prevent. life and apply them whenever possible. As a Vanderbilt student, accept us for who we are Commons and had met only African American in the entire class. Although I didn’t think “ Being a minority comes with Being a minority at academics are clearly a significant aspect of my life. I have him at two Asian clubs much about it, the thought revisited me when I realized I was this school would become involved in the sorority’s community service project, right now.” that I was trying to get the only black in my Spanish class, too! I had come from a very embedded social baggage; not change and The Prison Project, which teaches inmates at the Tennessee involved with. After diverse high school where practically every race and ethnicity that meant being Prison for Women basic mathematics and verbal skills to aid dodging the question for a while, he reluctantly said, “Well… had been equally represented. As an African American, I however, I was fearful that the only one of them in attaining their GEDs. a lot of the Asian crowd here thinks you’re… too white.” understood I was a minority. However, my race was heavily I was shocked. stressed at Vanderbilt. my own flaws ouldw be my race in a class sometimes. I knew if In the beginning, my situation seemed more of a coincidence, I thought to myself, “Too white???? They don’t even know me! misinterpreted and cast I presented myself as and I paid it no mind. However, when my professors asked I speak Mandarin better than they do and am also involved in best as I could while me questions in class, I increasingly felt pressured to be more upon every black student Asian clubs!” Just because I hung out with a lot of white friends encompassing the than perfect. By being the only African American in my classes, meant I was too white? And for a while, I became insecure with flaws and triumphs the idea that I represented my entire race took over my every on campus.” my identity, but I appreciated his honesty. that made me, thought. Gheremey D. Edwards, it would transcend to represent my race The thing is, within each minority, inner segregation is honorably as well. Therefore, instead of stressing so much about prevalent. Among minorities, “being Greek” or being involved Out of 26% of minorities among undergraduates at Vanderbilt, the image of African Americans I project, I proudly uphold with Panhellenic/IFC simply means “being white.” Some friends African Americans represent 7%. I found myself becoming a myself in a manner that will always represent my race well in the past have said they’re not “black enough” to be in NPHC. robot that relayed the ideal African American. Being a minority because of the pride I have for it. And if you’d rather go out with your white friends than your comes with embedded social baggage; however, I was fearful that my own flaws would be misinterpreted and cast upon minority friends, well, that’s being a minority outcast. Even Gheremey now teaches for Teach for America in Memphis, TN. with Caucasians, if you went back home after a semester at every black student on campus. Vandy and started wearing seersucker shorts, boat shoes, and frat sunglasses, I’m sure you’ll face some haters. 48 49 Take A Guess What do you think the Vanderbilt statistics As unique and wonderful as the from the last academic year are? The correct >>>> numbers will be revealed during the True Vanderbilt community is, we still live in Life presentation. a complicated world, where students 1. ____% of students categorize their face challenges such as roommate consumption of alcohol as “never.” conflict, alcohol abuse, sexual violence, 2. ____% of students categorize their Take Control and Think the need for intervention, and the consumption of marijuana as “every Anonymous, ’09 weekend or more.” feeling you don’t belong at Vanderbilt. For many students, college is the first time they find themselves on their own, away from In this section, your fellow students 3. ____ students stated that they have the supervision and guidance of their parents. For some, it is the first time that they are had sexual intercourse under the influence exposed to drinking alcohol while for others it is not. Either way, drinking can become an share their stories of pain and triumph. of alcohol or drugs. overwhelming responsibility. We present them to you not as a 4. ____ students sought help from the When I came to college, my drinking became an issue and got out of control. It was very “you’re-in-the-big-world-now” scare Psychological and Counseling Center. easy to find reasons to go out multiple times a week when I first got to school, but I now 5. ____ students reported having an understand what a problem that can become. My grades suffered and, furthermore, my tactic, but with the intent that, whether eating disorder. alcohol issues led me to a semester-long suspension from Vanderbilt. or not you face similar challenges, you 6. There were _____ reported incidents I deeply regret what happened and now face the consequences of my actions—not only will be more aware of campus of sexual assault, including rape, attempted did I miss a semester, but also went through counseling, guilt, embarrassment, and now I have a tainted transcript that will affect future resources that exist to help students, rape, and forcible fondling. “ When I came to college, my employment. In addition, I have a reputation have a sense of solidarity with and amongst my peers and the staff of Vanderbilt drinking became an issue University that does not reflect who I truly am as compassion for your fellow community a person, but rather, who I was one night when I members, and understand the and got out of control.” was too drunk to make better decisions. collective responsibility that we as a The term “drinking responsibly” holds greater meaning for me, because I know that one slip up can lead to a lot of problems that are not easily resolved. I now realize how community have for each other. True Life one bad choice under the influence of alcohol can turn into a challenge that is dealt with every day for a long time, and probably for the rest of my life. I have realized how important it is for not only myself, but my family, my friends, and my future to not let the college drinking scene take control over who I become.

Students need to think about what they are doing when they are dealing with alcohol, because things can get out of hand very quickly, and as I have learned, it only takes one time, one mistake, to find yourself in an irreparable situation.

Alcoholism exists in college although it may seem as if drinking is just the typical atmosphere. Students need to learn that regular drinking can lead to alcoholism and speak with campus resources if they find themselves traveling down, or even nearing, that road. Do not tell yourself that, “I will not become that person;” you might and you will not even realize it. I have experienced first hand the negative effects of alcohol abuse.

I let alcohol steer me toward a bad decision. I allowed the alcohol to take control over me and my better judgment, and I have continued to pay the price for it. To this day, I continue to face the consequences of my irresponsible actions. Believe me, it is not easy to have to explain to someone why my transcript includes “Suspended for Disciplinary Reasons.”

50 51 Making the Transition: Help a Roommate in Crisis Why the Psychological and Anonymous, ‘11, School of Engineering

Counseling Center Can Help I was a little concerned about random roommate assignments Madison Hufford, ’15, Peabody College at the beginning of the year, but I was lucky and got someone I could have been good friends with. We probably were not Coming to college can be a really tough transition. For many our RA’s favorite residents, but we had a good time and still of us, it is the first time we leave home, the first time we have managed to do fairly well in school. to make new friends, and the first time we are left without our Some time around midterms, things began to change. My established support system. Some students make this change roommate started going out five nights a week, almost every more easily than others, but some have a really hard time. One Having an open conversation with your roommate and agreeing >> How late and how loud can one watch TV or listen to music? week. He’d sleep through resource I wish more Vanderbilt freshmen knew about is the on some ground rules may help prevent some future conflict. >> How will appliances be shared? If one buys the microwave, classes and then take Vanderbilt Psychological and Counseling Center. Located on “ It’s scary realizing you Adderall to fuel his all- Here are the kinds of questions you should discuss: will he or she be the one to take it home at the end of the year? Terrace Place across 21st Avenue from Wilson Hall, the PCC is nighters. Sure, I’m not >> Cleaning schedule? Who takes out the trash? home to many counselors who care deeply about Vanderbilt have to choose between perfect and I did that too >> What kind of space do you want the room to be? If both take out their own, how often should it be taken out? students. They are available to listen to you vent about your from time to time at first, (Do you prefer a quiet study space or more of a social space >> Is it okay for a boyfriend/girlfriend to come over? crazy roommate, lament the absence of your high school helping your friend and but not nearly as much where you can relax, listen to music, etc.?) How frequently or infrequently? friends, and share in your first-year successes. The best part is, saving your friendship.” as he did. By March, my >> How will time in the room be spent? >> Will one mind if the other invites a Vanderbilt friend over? their services are free of charge. roommate was living in a (Will one person be bothered if the other is watching TV?) What about an outside visitor? One of my friends told me that she was extremely homesick cycle of alcohol binges and Adderall abuse. His behavior was for the first couple of months of school, but she did not tell risky; I knew he could run into some serious issues with VUPD live together happily without forming lifelong friendships; her parents because she did not want them to know she was and the Office of Student Conduct. I was mostly just worried Living with a Roommate starting the relationship with a foundation of civility and miserable. Unfortunately, she did not yet feel comfortable with about him, though. Emanuel Gunn, Alison Matarese, and respect will start you down the right path. In contrast, placing her newfound college friends, and she felt as though she had College is a hard adjustment and he wasn’t handling it well. I Jessica Reasons, former Area Coordinators, the expectation of an instant and close friendship onto your nobody to confide in. If only she had made an appointment at tried telling him to slow it down, but he brushed me off every The Ingram Commons, The Office of relationship with your roommate can burden the relationship the PCC, she would have gained a support system and been time. My roommate needed help but didn’t want it. It’s scary Housing & Residential Education unbearably and—to all parties—unfairly, so that a natural and able to enjoy campus life much sooner. After discovering the realizing you have to choose between helping your friend comfortable bond and boundaries do not have room to grow. PCC, some of my friends started making appointments to help and saving your friendship. Eventually, I went to my RA, who Living with a roommate is an exciting and promising them cope with stress or learn better study skills, and they Second, it is imperative that you communicate with your handled everything from that point forward. Sometimes you opportunity to learn more about yourself, how you build swear by its effectiveness. The PCC is an enormously helpful, roommate from the beginning: what items will we share? How need help to help. relationships, and how you adapt to living closely alongside underused resource that would produce long-lasting results in a new person. Along with this potential come challenges: will we use the space? How often will we have visitors, and students should they decide to visit. Naturally, my roommate was pretty mad. He gave me the cold how close should we expect to become? How will my life here under what circumstances? How will we bring up challenges shoulder for the rest of the year, and we stopped hanging out and difficulties when they emerge? At the first floor meeting, The author is part of a seven-member team of first-year students compare to my life at home? What if we disagree or begin to together when we weren’t in our room. We left the year on your RA will help you, your majoring in human and organizational studies who researched have problems? pretty bad terms, but at least he was starting to change his roommate, and your floormates awareness of and misconceptions about the PCC among first-year It is imperative that dangerous lifestyle. When it comes to friends, their problems As area coordinators, we work with Resident Advisers (RAs) to “ facilitate positive and productive students. The team interviewed and surveyed some 200 students are your problems. I hope one day he realizes that this was the support the House communities. In order to have the most conversations to get you started. for their study. you communicate only way I could help him. positive experience with your roommate, we would like to share As the year progresses, continue See page 73 for more on the PCC. some of our best suggestions to starting the year off right and with your roommate to communicate your needs navigating your way through the roommate experience. Bear and interests to your roommate in mind that we are beginning this year with our residence halls from the beginning.” and always strive to be honest The Rules… operating at full capacity. First-year students should expect and proactive. We have seen Alcohol and Drug Policies at Vanderbilt reflect and supplement Consequences for students placed on disciplinary probation are to share a room with one or two roommates, depending on roommates stop speaking to one another over arguments whether they are assigned to a double or a triple. all state and local laws pertaining to alcohol and illegal drugs; this high. During the period of probation, students may not study about whose turn it was to take the trash out! Make the commitment to communicate and don’t let this be you. includes underage possession and consumption of alcohol. Here are abroad, hold a leadership office in a student organization, become First, it is important to have realistic expectations for your summaries of a few of Vanderbilt’s policies that are helpful for an RA or VUceptor, or join a fraternity or a sorority. roommate relationship. We always advise to “shoot for Having realistic expectations and committing to open members of our community to understand: The Immunity Rule indicates that students who seek medical being neighbors” by cultivating a civil, communicative, and communication will certainly start you out on the right foot, Disciplinary Sanctions—the conduct system has four levels of attention and those who help them will not be charged with cooperative relationship. Expecting the housing assignments but remember: living with a roommate is exciting, promising, process, Facebook, a family friend, or a third-party roommate sanctioning: 1) Reprimand 2) Probation 3) Suspension 4) Expulsion. violations of the drug and alcohol policies; however, they will be but not always easy. When you hit a speed bump, try talking matcher to select your best friends for you is not realistic, and This is not an exhaustive list but frequently used sanctions. A student required to complete a drug and alcohol assessment. to your roommate about it first. If you need assistance or probably not really appealing, once you think about it. While may receive any of the four at any time based on factors such as the suggestions, remember that your RA is a great resource and some roommates certainly do become close friends, others severity of the incident and the student’s disciplinary history. always there for you. 52 53 Fight the Unseen Share the Burden Share the Responsibility in Anonymous, ‘09 Anonymous, ‘09, Peabody College Our Community

I vaguely remember a time when I didn’t think about food and In August, before school started, I lost my virginity in non- Alina Satterfield, ’09, Blair School of Music calories all the time, but that was a long time ago. The summer consensual sex to the guy I was dating at the time. After I am the woman who was attacked outside of Branscomb, and after my freshman year of high school, a few “healthy choices” months of not accepting what had happened, I was completely I would like to say a few words regarding the September 5th spiraled into a painful battle with anorexia nervosa. I counted drained. I blamed myself for the incident, thinking that I should article in The Hustler, “Another assault occurs on campus.” True, every calorie, weighed myself twice a day, and isolated my have been able to stop him. I valued my virginity and it was one should take precautions to avoid dangerous situations; friends and family who were reaching out to help. something that I wanted to lose in a meaningful way. The however that doesn’t always work, as I found out that night. months following the I’ll spare you the details of my illness; suffice it to say that my incident I felt ashamed, Yes, I was alone, if you can count being within yards of both 5-foot, 6-inch frame weighed about 95 pounds by the time my “In August, before school worthless, and as if my my dorm and tons of people across the well-lit street as alone. recovery started. I was lucky; my recovery went smoothly. By life was spinning out of I wasn’t drunk that night. Ironically, I had chosen not to drink my senior year, I was a completely “normal” student. I graduated started, I lost my virginity control. partly because of two recent assaults, but some macho jerk still salutatorian of my class, was involved in numerous student managed to catch me off guard and “forcibly fondle” me. organizations, had amazing friends that I was terribly sad to in non-consensual sex to I sought to regain control leave, but I could never shake the label of “The Anorexic Girl.” I the guy I was dating at of my life by obsessively “Forcibly fondle.” Though this is the official term the police was determined to go to college and never let anyone know. controlling what I ate, and department is required to use, this wasn’t a case of a guy with any information were people who think they may have I avoided dealing with my taking things a little too far. He grabbed my arm, I told him to seen him later that night. During my first year at Vanderbilt, I fought some of the biggest the time.” feelings by obsessively let go and he threw his weight on top of me, knocking me to battles of my life. I learned to eat in public, regularly. And, I don’t The freshman class sat down together at the start of this year to running. I did not take care of myself because I felt unworthy, the ground. He hit me and know how it happened, but sometimes I just didn’t obsessively sign the Honor Code, as has every entering class before them. I and after months of this behavior, I was worn out and empty. I started trying to touch me count calories. Over the course of that semester, I learned to “This ‘forcible fondling’ believe that the Honor Code should, and until now I was under lost my energetic personality and no longer enjoyed the great before I even had a chance eat ice cream, pizza, peanut butter, birthday cake, and frozen the impression did, extend beyond academic honor. Part of things about my life. to think. yogurt. Holidays had always left me feeling unsafe in that honor is to honor your peers. That means to begin with not “The summer after my been the hardest, but, at My friends saw the changes in my behavior and my appearance, the place I’m supposed Fortunately, I kept my wits attempting to rape one another, but more than that to report home for breaks, I ate my first and finally I confided in a best friend about what happened the about me enough to pepper any dishonorable behavior. freshman year of high Thanksgiving and Christmas previous summer. Realizing what a huge burden I had placed spray him, kick him, shove to call home for the Violence against women will never end unless we stand up dinners in years. My parents on myself, she recommended that I use the resources available him off of me, and run. It is for ourselves and each other, both males and females. I am school, a few healthy were incredibly relieved; I at Vanderbilt and visit Project Safe and the Psychological and next four years. true that had I been drunk I ” disappointed in the student body’s response. I stood up for had actually gained weight Counseling Center. might not have been able to myself, but no one stood with me. Those of you with knowledge choices spiraled into a in college. I’m not going to stop him so completely; not being drunk, however, didn’t stop While seeking help was a scary idea at first, I am happy that of the attacker’s identity have not come forward. tell you that accepting this it from happening. No matter what condition the female is in, as painful battle with I went. I spoke with a counselor and revealed to her what I was easy; on the contrary, I the Women’s Center would put it, “nothing would have occurred I am proud of how I handled the situation but I am not proud wanted to at my own pace. The counselor did not pry into my cried, panicked, and swore if the guy hadn’t done it.” of the response of some of my fellow students. I ask you all to anorexia nervosa.” life and I never felt that I had to tell her anything I wasn’t ready I would never eat again. I consider if it had been you, and I learned there is no amount of to reveal. I was afraid of being judged, but all I received was care This “forcible fondling” left me feeling unsafe in the place I’m calmed down when I realized that I was actually living a normal caution that can guarantee that it will not be you next. Would and understanding. supposed to call home for the next four years. Possibly, I will life—the disease didn’t consume me quite as much anymore. you like to hear another woman saying if you had just been never again feel safe walking even a few yards alone. No one Explaining my circumstance to someone else made me come to “a little smarter and use(d) common sense” this wouldn’t have My time at Vanderbilt was part of my larger recovery. I saw a has the right to take the security of one’s home away from him a place of acceptance. I was taken advantage of, and although it happened? However, I don’t want to blame one woman for that nutritionist for a while during my first year; she helped a lot with or her. The assault also left me with more tangible injuries like a is not what I wanted for myself, from now on I can write my own attitude. Until that Saturday night, I had a similar one. the adjustment, and I went to the Student Health Center regularly sprained shoulder and a bruised face. story and take charge of my own life. I would not have come until I graduated. I was able to talk to some of my closest friends It’s less scary to think that you can control the situation by just to this place of self-acceptance without the guidance of my As a Blair wind performance major, these injuries have a much about it, and that was really good because I still needed help avoiding “dangerous” situations or refusing to participate in counselor. We are not meant to handle life’s disappointments larger effect than simple pain, decreased participation in sometimes. I’m still praying for the day I look in a mirror and don’t “reckless” behavior. But if we actually want to stop this, we need alone, and it is never a weakness to ask for help. fun activities, and poor sleep. I can’t play my instrument and see myself as huge. When I think how much I was able to grow at to take it at face value and face the truth. Sure, VUPD could be won’t be able to get back to where I was for at least a month. Vanderbilt, when I realize the illness no longer paralyzes me, I have a little more present and potentially stop some situations from For those of you who don’t understand the gravity of this hope that that day might actually come. occurring, but the truth is the only people who can really stop it Join the Women’s Center’s Annual Picnic impediment, it’s the equivalent of a quarterback breaking his are the students, both men and women. For information about the Student Health Center, see page 73. Wednesday, August 29, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. wrist. My passion for music, the reason I am here at Vanderbilt, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center, 316 West Side Row has to be put on hold because of this drunken asshole. It’s time we stop blaming the women and realize that if men were brought up to respect women and share in responsibility On a final note, I believe we as a student body should try to look For information on the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s to prevent such incidents, they would virtually never happen. out for each other. There were tons of people within eyesight of Center, see page 74. us Saturday night. Yet the only people who contacted the police —Reprinted with permission, The Vanderbilt Hustler, Fall 2005 54 55 My Green Dot My August 26: Almost Transferring about my role as an athlete in high school, here I couldn’t find Anonymous Losing a Loved One Anonymous, ‘15 anything I truly cared about. Third, and worst of all, I wasn’t myself. Not in the sense that I was being fake to make other I met Sarah* towards the end of freshman year. I could tell from Michael Hogue, ’14, College of Arts and Last summer, I could not have been more excited to come to people happy, but rather that I felt as if a part of me was the beginning that we were going to get along. Her bubbly Science, VUcept Board member Vanderbilt. My brother, cousins, and older friends loved their missing. Usually a happy, outgoing, and relatively funny person, personality and infectious smile ensured that we were instant experiences, and this was MY TIME. Everyone seemed certain I I was so miserable that I actually noticed the few instances I School has this annoying little habit of starting on or near friends. Plus, we were kindred dance buddies which meant that was going to love everything about school, so it never occurred smiled. That is not me, and that was not okay with me. August 26 each year, the day where my mind and my heart neither of us had any shame in looking stupid and goofing off. to me that this might not are in 2004. August is about ending summer with a bang, the The fear of losing myself drove me to apply to transfer for Pre-med, pretty, and funny—this girl had everything together. “The fear of losing myself be the case. Unfortunately, excitement of a new school year, the gradual transition into fall second semester, which was one of the best decisions I ever It wasn’t until one late night conversation where we stayed up my first semester at weather. For me, August has all those things, but it also makes made. The moment I sent the application a weight lifted off into the morning sharing coffee and Rice Krispie treats that she drove me to apply to Vanderbilt did not go me think of hospice, of saying goodbye, of watching my dad my chest. With a way out and a chance to breathe, I saw my told me her secret. according to plan. slowly fade away and succumb transfer for second situation with fresh eyes. For two years, she had been in an abusive relationship. Her to cancer. From day one, the reality Towards the end of the semester, things began to turn around. boyfriend would routinely yell at her and sometimes he would semester, which was of “Vandyland” did not 2010 was a particularly difficult August 26, because I felt alone. I talked to upperclass students who had gone through similar even hit her, but always in places where her long sleeves could meet my expectations. At I had just begun my freshman year of college; I was busy with experiences, developed relationships with a couple of professors cover up the bruises. She had finally ended things a few months one of the best decisions first I couldn’t put it into classes and CommonVU and organization interest meetings. and with two people who are now my best friends, and I into the school year, but she still remembered every damaging words, but the excitement I I was surrounded by people, but they were all new, so I didn’t I ever made.” committed to two student organizations. With more interest in word he had ever said to her. Then she said something that I’ll thought I should be feeling feel comfortable enough to my work, more laughter in my life, and an outlet for my energy, I never forget. “Everyone told me after it was over that they were was replaced with a feeling of emptiness deep in my gut. I open up to anyone yet. I called told my family over winter break that I would stay at Vanderbilt all so glad, that he wasn’t any good for me. But why didn’t anyone “But August 26 will kept telling myself that more new friends, a particular meeting my sister, my mom, and my little four years, if a few more things fell into place second semester. say anything before? Didn’t they care enough about me?” or sports practice, or another football game would make brother. We told each other “I love never stop coming, the emptiness disappear. Instead, when these events didn’t I can tell you now that everything has fallen into place. The Imagine a United States map covered with dots. Red dots you,” and each gave assurance bring this turnaround, I became more and more discouraged. last piece of the puzzle for me was participating in Greek represent acts of violence. Green dots represent prevention, and bringing the that we were “doing ok.” Not wanting my parents to worry, I tried not to mention my life, although I had been strongly against joining the Greek awareness, and the individual choice to make the community On 2011’s August 26, I sat in my concerns. But by parents weekend, I said to my mom for the community first semester. Reaching out to other students safer. The Green Dots past with it.” hall with two of my friends after first time: “I hate this school.” Although it was difficult to explain and faculty and furthering my engagement with campus has program seeks to raise we got back for the night. I had been quiet and brooding all why, there were a few things I was able to verbalize. connected me with so many fantastic people. “Everyone told me after awareness and prevent night long, and so after a few seconds of silence, they asked me power-based violence by I did not know how to deal with the shallowness that I felt My advice: no matter how many times you feel like things are it was over that they if something was wrong. I looked at them, took a deep breath, empowering individuals to dominated student culture. Whereas I had been passionate not going your way, put yourself out there and keep trying. and told them that it was seven years to the day since my dad recognize red dots and to were so glad, that he died of cancer. They looked back at me and told me they knew do something to prevent he would be proud. wasn’t any good for me. them from happening. For me, every August 26 gets a little bit easier, as distance We are surrounded by red But why didn’t anyone accumulates between 2004 and the present. But August 26 will dots. We’ve all seen the girl never stop coming, and bringing the past with it. I’ve found that say anything before? who’s been put down by it always helps to tell someone, to say the words. Class of 2016, her boyfriend. Maybe it’s you’re surrounded by brand new people, and as distant as they Didn’t they care enough when he calls her worthless might feel right now, Vanderbilt is a community, a community and stupid. Or maybe it’s with RAs and friends and VUceptors and faculty and a PCC, a about me?” when he actually slaps her. community that is more than willing to listen when the time And maybe we don’t say comes for your August 26. anything because we don’t want to step out of line. But silence only means that people like Sarah keep getting hurt over and over again. That’s where things need to change. I care. Instead of silence, my Green Dot is honesty. What’s yours?

*Name has been changed

GREEN DOT: A green dot symbolizes a moment when someone acted to prevent or intervene in power-based personal violence. If you or somebody you know has been a victim of power-based personal violence, please contact Project Safe at 322-4843. Be a part of the solution by visiting vanderbilt.edu/greendots. 56 57 >>>> In the coming months, you’ll hear a lot of references to the “Vanderbilt Bubble,” the idea that students often remain on campus, isolated from their surroundings. Nashville is…well, many things. Out of the Bubble and into Music City: Nashville is a city with a very distinct A Sociologist’s View character. You can experience the exciting Dan Cornfield, Professor of Sociology tourist attractions, but also discover a Rapid immigration has widened Music City’s repertoire of artistic expression. The vibrant local scene that offers many number of Nashvillians who were born outside of the United States quadrupled during the 1990s and into the early twenty-first century. In this city for which surprises. This section is devoted to global immigration is recent and new, immigrants and refugees have enriched the introducing you to the amazing character visual and performing arts and broadened the range of eateries in Music City. of Nashville, and encouraging you to Nashville’s robust service economy, moderate cost of living, and family friendliness have attracted immigrants and refugees from most world regions. Some 60% of get out and explore on your own. Nashville’s foreign-born residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, originated in Mexico and Central America. Many political refugees and immigrants also have arrived from Africa, East and South Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South International Markets America. By 2005, Nashville’s foreign-born residents had come to comprise 10% of >> Al Sanabil Bakery and Market the local population, roughly the national average of foreign-born residents. 18 Thompson Lane • (615) 333-3793 Recent immigrants have incorporated their artistic traditions into the local Middle Eastern, halal community. Sociologically, Nashville immigrant artists play an important dual >> Aleksey’s Market role as agents for their ethnic communities: they preserve cultural traditions for 718 Thompson Lane • (615) 383-0071 immigrant youth in the face of assimilation into U.S. culture; they also educate Russian and Central European the general community about their cultural traditions, lifestyles, and homeland >> Global Market histories in order to facilitate the incorporation of their ethnic community into (near the Adventure Science Center) Nashville. 918 Vine St • (615) 242-8593 Consequently, Nashville has witnessed the growing display of art produced by Asian, African, South American, African, Asian, Eastern European, Latin American, and Middle Eastern immigrants Australian and European in galleries, clubs, and theaters, on community access and network television, >> International Food Mart Music City, USA over the radio, and in foreign-language newspapers. What’s more, international 206 Thompson Lane • (615) 333-9651 restaurants, bakeries, butchers, delis, and grocery stores have proliferated along the Middle Eastern halal chief commercial streets that run through the neighborhoods where immigrants >> International Market & Restaurant tend to reside, along Nolensville and Murfreesboro Roads and Charlotte Avenue. 2010 Belmont Blvd (walking distance) A local dining guide presents eighteen nationalities for categorizing restaurant (615) 297-4453 cuisines, plus a “fusion” category, perhaps a harbinger of ethnic relations and Asian, Thai artistic expression in Nashville still to come. >> K&S World Market 5861 Charlotte Pike • (615) 356-8771 Huge global supermarket, particularly Asian and Mexican To learn more about international cultures in Nashville, >> Nashville Farmers Market attend the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival on October 6th 900 Rosa Parks Blvd • (615) 880-2001 in Centennial Park (across from Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt). Lots of ethnic eateries and International celebratenashville.org Market-Shreeji’s for Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean 58 59 For more on the arts, music, and culture in Nashville, take a Nashville Scene magazine from dispensers around campus, or visit www.nashvillescene.com

The Music Scene No matter where you’re from, chances are you’ve heard Nashville referred to as Music City, USA. So it stands to reason that while you’re in the Music City, you should check out the different music scenes and explore parts of Nashville that are world-renowned and “as seen on television.” Here’s a brief overview:

Ryman Auditorium Wildhorse Saloon Mercy Lounge/Cannery 116 5th Avenue North 37219 120 Second Avenue North 37201 Ballroom (615) 889-3060 • ryman.com (615) 902-8200 • wildhorsesaloon.com One Cannery Row 37203 Previously a church, the Ryman is well The Wildhorse is always a blast with a (615) 251-3020 • mercylounge.com known for housing the Grand Ole Opry group of friends. Arrive early, as those The Chicago Tribune has hailed The Mercy for over 30 years. Now, you can go and under 21 won’t be admitted after 10:00 Lounge/Cannery Ballroom as “one of, if hear artists ranging from OneRepublic p.m. Entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m. not the best, live music bars in Nashville.” to B.B. King, as well as country favorites. most nights with FREE dance lessons, Located near The Gulch, here you can A concert at the Ryman is definitely an followed by a live band at 7:00 p.m. The enjoy burgeoning buzz-bands and unforgettable experience. show lasts all night with dance lessons renowned national talents in a low-key, every hour. The cover charge Tuesday– hip, and affordable environment. Delight Grand Ole Opry Thursday is $4 and Friday–Saturday is $6, in a variety of music any night of the 2804 Opryland Drive 37214 excluding concerts and special events. week in this smoke-free environment! (615) 871-OPRY • opry.com With its first broadcast in 1925, the Grand 3rd & Lindsley Exit/In The cab fare to the Mercy Lounge isn’t bad either, and you’ll Ole Opry is the world’s longest running 818 3rd Avenue South 37210 2208 Elliston Place 37203 Tune Out the Bubble experience a down-to-earth, smaller concert venue where live radio program. It made Nashville (615) 259-9891 • 3rdandlindsley.com 615-321-3340 • exitin.com you’re so close to the stage you can almost touch it—and Jocelyn Wildhack, ‘15, Peabody College, famous and is the reason Nashville is 3rd & Lindsley is for those who want A small venue, Exit/In holds a unique sometimes you do. If you’re not looking for the concert feel, but Student VUceptor called Music City, USA. It is definitely a something a little off the beaten path. reputation in Nashville for the variety of just want to hear great music, just walk towards the music you must-see for any visitor or resident of All sorts of acts play here, from rock acts that perform on its stage. Known as As anyone moving to Nashville knows, Nashville is nicknamed can hear playing out of the doors of almost any restaurant in Nashville. Go on a behind-the-scenes and roll to blues to Americana to soul. one of the best clubs in Nashville for live Music City, USA But as I moved into The Ingram Commons, I Nashville. felt strangely outside it. Between getting used to living on my tour and you’ll be able to sing on stage! It’s a fun, smoke-free restaurant that rock shows, Exit/In has hosted such acts own, figuring out my classes, and getting involved on campus, The Ingram Commons is so close to the Nashville music scene, satisfies nearly any appetite—musical as The Police, Ryan Adams, and Ben Folds The Bluebird Café I didn’t even realize how close downtown Nashville was, or how it’s a waste not to take advantage of the experience right on our or otherwise! as well as many break-through bands. easy it was to get there. doorstep. So take the chance, get downtown, and tune out the 4104 Hillsboro Pike 37215 Located within walking distance from Vandy Bubble with some of the greatest music you’ll ever hear. (615) 383-1461 • bluebirdcafe.com campus, Exit/In is a non-smoking venue. There are always a lot of events and activities on campus, The Bluebird Café is renowned for more than enough to fill any student’s time, but Vanderbilt is For more on the music scene, visit tuneoutthebubble.com country music performances in an placed in such a perfect location to also take advantage of the intimate setting. Twice a day, seven days thousands of artists and bands playing every week. Most big a week, patrons can hear the songwriters name artists on tour make a stop in Nashville, and what’s more, behind some of country music’s biggest hundreds of musicians are playing every day. hits showcase new material. The early For the amount of effort it takes to get on a Vandy Van, you can evening shows are free! reach Bridgestone Arena, which showcases hundreds of big- name artists and bands. The Beyond the Bubble Bus makes it easy and convenient to reach the heart of downtown Nashville. Only a block away from the Vandy Van stop is the Ryman Auditorium, the coolest, most acoustic room I’ve ever been in, which hosts of all types of music.

60 61 Permanent Exhibition of the Cheekwood Botanical Garden Civil Rights Movement in and Museum of Art Money Management Nashville at the Public Library 1200 Forrest Park Drive 37205 >> Keep track! 615 Church Street 37219 (615) 356-8000 • cheekwood.org It’s really easy to just swipe a card and (615) 862-5800 • library.nashville.org/ Open Tues.–Sat. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. forget about it. However you won’t have civilrights/home.html Sun. 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. your Commodore Card forever. Know how Open Tues.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. The Cheeks, the original developers of much you have to spend, and keep track Sat. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. the Maxwell House coffee blend, played of how you spend it. Sun. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. an integral part in Nashville history with This exhibit captures the drama of a time the creation of Cheekwood. The family’s >> Use cash. when thousands of African American mansion now serves as an art museum, Putting everything on credit cards can be citizens in Nashville sparked a nonviolent surrounded by expansive gardens. tempting, especially if Mom and Dad are challenge to racial segregation in the College students get in for $5. covering it, but delaying costs and racking city and across the South. Among their up debt can dig you into a hole really leaders was James Lawson, a Vanderbilt Edwin and Percy Warner Parks quickly. If you use credit cards, pay them Divinity School student, who was nashville.gov/parks/locations/ off right away. It’s amazing how a expelled from school for his actions and warner.asp seemingly small balance can stick around returned decades later as a Distinguished A great escape from Nashville’s urban for a long time and end up costing you University Professor. life, Edwin and Percy Warner Parks much more than you think. are virtually unchanged since 1927. The Belcourt Theatre >> Find ways to save. The 2,681-acre parks feature two golf Vanderbilt offers a convenient and 2102 Belcourt Avenue 37212 Country Music Hall of Fame courses, a nature center, and model cost-effective textbook rental option. (615) 846-3150 • belcourt.org airplane flying field. For the college Other Nashville Attractions and Museum Finding used books can also save you Only five minutes walking distance student, hiking, jogging, and cycling 222 Fifth Avenue South 37203 quite a bit. Many businesses in town offer from The Ingram Commons, in Hillsboro are popular activities. Open from dawn Frist Center for the Visual Arts Gaylord Opryland Hotel (615) 416-2001 • student discounts. Find out which ones do Village, the Belcourt Theatre is an until 11:00 p.m., you can find the main 919 Broadway Avenue 37203 2800 Opryland Drive 37214 countrymusichalloffame.org and take advantage of them! For starters, 80-year-old venue for independent and entrance at the end of Belle Meade (615) 244-3340 • fristcenter.org (615) 889-1000 • gaylordhotels.com/ check studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/vsg/ Open daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. classic films, music performances, and Boulevard. gaylord-opryland Open Mon.–Wed. and Sat. A visit to the Country Music Hall of other events. Look for Vanderbilt student services/dorebusters. Some additional 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Right next to the Grand Ole Opry House Fame is a must. The size of one entire organizations to perform at the Belcourt! NashTrash Tours businesses, organizations, and services Thurs.–Fri. 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. is the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. It’s great city block, this museum houses lots of To find out how to get free movie tickets, (615) 226-7300 • nashtrash.com that offer discounts include: Frist Center, Sun. 1:00–5:30 p.m. fun to explore, with four incredible country memorabilia, including Elvis’s Cheekwood, Regal Cinemas (Sunday– go to the Dean of Students website at If you’d like a unique look at Nashville, Easily reachable by bus, the Frist Center indoor atriums (complete with waterfalls ’61 Cadillac. It’s impossible to miss—the Thursday), Schermerhorn Symphony vanderbilt.edu/flicx. this is it. The 90-minute NashTrash Tour is a fantastic place to explore one of the and tropical plants) and over 20 places building has been created to look like is led by the Jugg Sisters aboard “the Big Center, The Parthenon, Nashville MTA frequently changing art exhibitions and to eat, including Christie Cookies, a a giant keyboard! Even for those who The Nashville Zoo at Pink Bus.” It’s a one-of-a-kind, country- (free bus rides with Vanderbilt ID!), Mac to listen to music. Free College Nights company started by a Vanderbilt grad. aren’t country fans, it’s a fun way to get Grassmere musical, off-color comedy tour. Note: Authority, Groupon, LivingSocial.com, (you can visit the exhibitions and listen into the Nashville spirit. 3777 Nolensville Pike 37211 This tour is very offbeat and fun, but be Nashvilleforfree.com, and the Nashville to live music) are every Thursday from Schermerhorn Symphony (615) 833-1534 • nashvillezoo.org forewarned that it is not G-rated! Tickets Scene are other ways to find deals on fun 5:00–9:00 p.m. Center The Adventure Science Center An afternoon trip to the zoo is fun are a bit pricey at $32. things to do (and eat!) in Nashville. 1 Symphony Place 37201 800 Fort Negley Boulevard 37203 for someone of any age. Start at Tennessee Performing Arts (615) 687-6500 • nashvillesymphony.org (615) 862-5160 • adventuresci.com Center (TPAC) 3777 Nolensville Pike and visit over The Schermerhorn houses the acclaimed Open Mon.–Sat. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 350 animals including Bengal tigers, 505 Deaderick Street 37243 Nashville Symphony and hosts concerts Sun. 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. elephants, zebras, and river otters. (615) 782-4040 • tpac.org of a variety of musical genres, including With the opening of the new Sudekum Staying open into the early evening, In addition to being the home of the classical, pops, cabaret, choral, jazz, and Planetarium, the Adventure Science the zoo also features a jungle gym and Tennessee Repertory Theatre, the blues. SoundCheck is a program that Center became one of the most exciting petting zoo. Tickets are $14. Nashville Ballet, and the Nashville allows college students to register for scientific museums in the country. At the Opera, TPAC presents Broadway free and then purchase two tickets to center of the planetarium is the GOTO shows, comedians, and a host of other select Nashville Symphony performances Chiron optical star projector that fills the performers. You can buy tickets online, for just $10 each! dome with more than 6.5 million stars. For more on the arts, music, and culture at the TPAC box office, or at the Mall at If you don’t want to watch the stars, you in Nashville, take a Nashville Scene Green Hills concierge desk. can go on a simulated moonwalk or magazine from dispensers around spacewalk or see other exhibitions. campus, or visit www.nashvillescene.com 62 63 N Main St

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Foster Overall Creek Harding Rd Thompson Ln Briley Pkwy Murfreesboro PikeMc Crory Creek Take a trip on the MTA (Nashville’s bus system) to the Cheer on the Titans at LP Field, especially when Vanderbilt Davidson Branch Hermitage and visit the home of Andrew Jackson. graduates Earl Bennett and Jay Cutler are in town Estes Rd Abbott Martin Rd 9 13 (titansonline.com). Hobbs Rd 10 11 Get some friends and enjoy live music at the 12 14 Bluebird Café. Get coffee and groceries at JJ’s Market one day.

70 Powell Ave Harding Pl Hillsboro Rd Get coffee at The Frothy Monkey. Take a tour through the BuffaloGrand Creek Ole Opry. 100 24 Long Hunter Richland Creek State Park Escape from the heat of the South and sample some Go to a party on the General70 Jackson Showboat homemade popsicles from Las Paletas. (generaljackson.com). Fourteen Useful Stores 70 Hamilton Get some $10 student tickets to a performance at Go ice-skating with some friends at the Centennial Students can get a lot of their needs met on campus by shopping at the Barnes and Noble at Creek the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Sportsplex (nashville.gov/sportsplex). Vanderbilt Bookstore and Varsity Markets. For larger shopping trips, this map shows the location Flat Creek of malls, discount stores, and grocery stores close to Vanderbilt. Before you buy items for your Harpeth River Seven Mile Creek Mill Creek Go to a concert at the Ryman Auditorium and Get breakfast at Fido in Hillsboro Village. room, please check the Housing FAQ to learn which items are not allowed in residence halls.

Bridgestone Arena. Nolensville Pike University Sorghum Branch Get a cup of hot chocolate at Café Coco at three 1. Walmart Supercenter and 5. Rite Aid Pharmacy 10. Kroger Supermarket, Greenof HillsTennesse Murfreesboro Rd Savage Branch On Halloween, see “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at in the morning. Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores 2416 West OtterEnd Creek Avenue 2131 Abbott Martin Road 100 the Belcourt Theater. 7044 Charlotte Pike (615) 321-2590 (615) 297-7531 Run the Music City Marathon (cmmarathon.com) (615) 352-4129 (Walmart) Franklin Rd 6. Office Depot 11. Whole Foods, Green Hills (615) 356-9223 (Lowe’s) Hike up Love Hill near campus and see a great view in the spring. Little Harpeth River 2312 West End Avenue 4021 Hillsboro Road Whittemore Branch of Nashville. 2. Target (615) 340-9544 (615) 440-5100 Visit Fort Negley where soldiers defended Nashville Sinking Creek 26 White Bridge Road Go to a Nashville Sounds game. during the Civil War. 7. CVS Pharmacy 12. Trader Joe’s, Green Hills (615) 352-8461 Beech Creek 100 426 21st Avenue SouthLittle Harpeth River 3909 Hillsboro Road Make a trip to Dyer Observatory (dyer.vanderbilt.edu) Attend Shakespeare in the Park (nashvilleshakes.org). 3. Publix Supermarket (615) 321-2590 (615) 297-6560 and take a look at the stars. 4324 Harding Pike Hurricane Creek Harpeth River 8. Harris Teeter Supermarket 13. Home Depot Take a trip to Belle Meade Plantation when the flowers Turkey Creek (615) 279-2038 Mill Creek Go line dancing at the Wild Horse Saloon. are in bloom. Trace Creek 2201 21st Avenue South 2535 Powell Avenue 4. Piggly Wiggly Supermarket (615) 269-7818 (615) 269-7800 Murfreesboro Rd Natchez Finch Branch 2900 West End Avenue Nolensville Rd Visit the Opryland Hotel. See the ‘Dores playTrace football, Pkwy basketball, and baseball at 9. The Mall at Green Hills 14. 100 Oaks Shopping Center (615) 385-2189 Holt Creek 2126 Abbott Martin Road 719 Thompson Lane Indian Creek Vanderbilt Stadium,Linton Branch Memorial Gym, and Hawkins Field. Get in touch with your inner country and visit the Fulton Creek (615) 298-5478 (615) 383-6002 N Lowry St Country Music Hall of Fame. Cartwright Creek La Vergne 64 65

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Popular Restaurants No matter what kind of food you enjoy, West End Area Elliston Place Area Nashville has it. From country cooking Amerigo (Italian) Cafe Coco* to ethnic foods from all over the world, Blackstone Restaurant & Brewery Calypso Café (Caribbean)* 8th Ave N great dining awaits you just off the Bread & Company* (sandwich) Elliston Place Soda Shop edge of campus. Here are some local BrickTop’s (American) Fiesta Azteca (Mexican) recommendations compliments of Chili’s*(American) Logan’s Roadhouse (American) your VUceptors. 65 Chipotle Mexican Grill Michaelangelo’s Pizza* To find the areas of the following Five Guys (burgers) Obie’s Flying Tomato Pizza•* restaurants, look at the map for the Goten (sushi) Roma Pizza & Pasta * corresponding colors. J. Alexander’s (American) Rotier’s (burgers) Jason’s Deli Samurai (sushi) V 40 Edgehill Area Jimmy John’s (sandwich) Satay Thai Grill* 1st Av Bella Napoli (Italian/pizza) Moe’s Southwest Grill Smoothie King* Edgehill Café (sandwiches) Qdoba* (Mexican-inspired) V e Sitar (Indian) Downtown and Charlotte Ave Legato Gelato (gelato) Taco Mamacita (Mexican) Starbucks Germantown Broadway Tin Angel (American) V Big River Grill & Brewing Which ‘Wich (sandwich) Hillsboro Village Farmers Market Woodlands (Indian vegetarian) Lafayette St Boscos (contemporary American) Germantown Café (American) Cabana* Monell’s (Southern) Fido Belmont Area Old Spaghetti Factory Jackson’s Bar and Bistro Bongo Java Rippy’s BBQ McDougal’s Chicken ChaChah (Spanish) Satsuma Tea Room

Elliston Place Pancake Pantry Chago’s Cantina (Mexican/Caribbean) Pizza Perfect Kalamatas (Mediterranean) Provence Breads and Café* PM (Asian) *Restaurants are part of the Nolensville Rd Sam’s Sports Bar and Grill* Taste of Nashville program where V Sunset Grill* The Gulch you can pay with Meal Money. Sweet CeCe’s (frozen yogurt) See Meal Plan, page 70, for more Cantina Laredo Zumi* (Japanese) information. Ru San’s (sushi) The Edgehill Ave Ingram Sambuca (American) Murphy Rd V 21st Ave 21st Avenue/ Commons Urban Flats (flatbreadMurfreesboro pizzas) Pike Vandy Vans West End Broadway Area Whiskey Kitchen “Beyond the Bubble Shuttle” stops Blakemore Ave Bruegger’s Bagels* See also page 76. Chuy’s Tex-Mex Restaurant Belcourt Ave JJ’s Market and Café Ken’s Sushi Mellow Mushroom 440 Noshville* (delicatessen) 8th Ave Panera (sandwiches) Blair Blvd SATCO (San Antonio Taco Company) Tavern

Franklin Pike 12th Ave 65 12 South Area Burger Up Frothy Monkey (coffeehouse) Las Paletas (popsicles) MAFIAoZA’s Pizza

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Estes Rd The Commodore Card is Your “Key” to The Ingram Commons Residence Halls and Floors: >>>> So far, we’ve attempted to help you tackle the “big issues” of adjusting to university All exterior House entrances and entryways (stairwells and elevators) to life as you become part of the Vanderbilt residential floors are controlled by a card community. But what about the everyday access system 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. things that make the world go round? To access your House and floor, swipe Card Access Policies for Adjusting to college would likely be your card through the card reader located impossible if you didn’t know how to get at the entryway. On elevators, swipe The Houses your card before pressing the button for food, transportation from A to B, enroll in >> 1. Main Portals: All residents of a building have 24/7 access to their building your floor. One deliberate card swipe is classes, or find campus resources. That’s generally sufficient. Multiple fast swipes through a designated “main portal.” In most cases, these are the architectural “front can counteract your initial swipe. doors” of the residence halls. what this section is for: all the details that >> 2. Common Areas: Certain areas within each building are considered “common keep life’s wheels turning. areas” shared by students. These include some lobbies, all seminar rooms, laundries, etc. If access to common areas is separated from residential floors or parts of floors, all Ingram Commons students can access the common areas 24/7 through the main portals.

>> 3. Residential Floors: Card access to residential floors of a building is restricted to residents of that building 24/7. A student living in one building wishing to visit a residential floor of another building must be escorted by a resident of that other building who has card access privileges to that floor. The host resident is then accountable for the presence and actions of his or her guest(s).

>> 4. Access to Other Floors: Within buildings where males and females live on separate floors, all female residents have 24/7 card access to female floors and all male residents have 24/7 card access to male floors of their own buildings. Between A Quick Guide to noon and midnight, seven days a week, all residents of a building have card access the Commodore Card to all residential floors of their building. (Note: This card access policy does not One of the most important items you override the policy that allows students of one sex to have guests of the opposite sex in their room at any time of the day. It simply means that between midnight and will need as a Vanderbilt student is noon, students of one sex can gain access to a floor of the opposite sex if escorted your Commodore Card. It is your: by the resident of the opposite sex. The host resident is then accountable for the 1. University identification presence and actions of his or her guest.) 2. “Key” to your residence hall and floor >> 5. Exceptions: Some access points differ from these guidelines for security or 3. “Key” to food (meal plan, meal money) architectural reasons. 4. “Commodore Cash” for the bookstore, >> 6. Changes: Access policies are subject to change at any time. laundry rooms, cab fare (Nashville, Nuts and Bolts: Diamond, and Allied Cabs), VUprint printing, and other facilities 5. Library card to check out items such as The Practical Info books, films, and laptops 6. “Ticket” to ride the Nashville bus system To add Commodore Cash, check your account activity and balance, or find more information about the Commodore Card, check out vanderbilt.edu/commodorecard. 68 69 The First-Year Meal Plan The First-Year Student Meal Plan Includes: >> Meals: A “meal” is a complete combination of items from the menu that composes

• Three meals daily— a meal. That combination may differ from one on-campus dining location to another, You choose three of the four depending on the menu and type of service offered. At each location, signs will define offered meal periods the items that compose a meal at that venue. Meals may be used at all 19 locations. (one meal per meal period) >> Meal Money is to be used to tailor the plan to specific needs. Get an extra entrée, • $175 Meal Money per semester side, or dessert using Meal Money. Meal Money can be used at all ON-CAMPUS • Five Flex Meals per semester locations, vending machines, and Varsity Markets. Meal Money can be used OFF- Meal Periods: CAMPUS at 25 local partner restaurants in the Taste of Nashville Program. Period 1: Midnight–7:00 a.m. >> Flex Meals can be used ANYTIME to customize the plan and offer optimum Period 2: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. flexibility. Use one for yourself to get an extra meal in a meal period or to treat a friend, Period 3: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. guest, or family member to a meal. Add Flex Meals online anytime. Period 4: 4:30 p.m.–Midnight >> Taste of Nashville: This program allows you to use your Commodore Card just as you would a debit/credit card at local partner restaurants. Purchases at Taste of Nashville locations are charged against your Meal Money. (“Meals” and “Flex Meals” cannot be used off-campus.) Visit vanderbilt.edu/dining/tasteofnashville.php for the complete list of participating restaurants and to place orders online for delivery.

>> Individual Dietary Accommodations: Vanderbilt Dining Services is equipped to serve students with food allergies and special diets. Several resources are available, including a registered staff dietitian, our online nutrition calculator, the certified executive chef, Grins Kosher Vegetarian Cafe, and more. See vanderbilt.edu/dining/ dietaryneeds.php for details.

Your Meal Plan VU Meal Plan Locations Additional on-campus locations Flexible, Fresh Foods The Commons Center has a state-of-the-art Food Gallery that for using your meal plan include: and Friendly Faces includes a salad bar, sizzle station, Chef’s Table, specialty pizza >> Ro*Tiki: Chef-crafted salads, wraps, pizza, more (Branscomb) oven, deli, wok, grill, and vegan/vegetarian food. Menus are on >> The Pub: Casual “pub” food (Sarratt, 3rd floor) The Meal Plan for first-year students a cycle and do change often. There is no takeout here, as it is a >> Last Drop Coffee Shop: Smoothies, grab-n-go meals, and is comprehensive and supports the green facility having received LEED Gold Certification from the Starbucks coffee (Sarratt, 1st floor) initiatives of The Ingram Commons. In U.S. Green Building Council. >> Quiznos Sub: (Carmichael Towers West and Morgan) addition to dining at The Commons Common Grounds (in The Commons Center) is a 24-hour >> Grins Vegetarian Café: (Ben Schulman Center) Center itself, the meal plan can be used coffee shop offering grab-n-go meals, beverages, sundries, and >> Suzie’s Espresso: Grab-n-go meals (Blair, Featheringill, and in 19 locations across campus. You will bookstore supplies. If you need a meal on the run, Common Divinity School) be able to choose from a large variety Grounds is the perfect place to stop. You may use your Meal >> Food for Thought Café: Paninis, sandwiches, soups, and of foods and serving styles to meet your Plan, Flex Meal, or Meal Money here. more (Central Library, ground-level entrance) needs and your tastes. The first year of college is stressful enough—don’t worry Rand Dining Center serves, deli, Mexican, barbecue, burgers, Varsity Markets offer fresh fruits and vegetables, snacks, about eating; we’ve made it simple with salad bar, and cuisines of the world. Rand Dining Center hosts beverages, grab-n-go sandwiches and salads, fresh-baked a convenient plan that caters to our busy all-you-care-to-eat meals during Saturday and Sunday brunch. goods, plus health and beauty items, bookstore supplies, and students. Chef James Bistro, also located in Rand, serves a variety of chef- more. You may use a Meal Plan, Flex Meal, or Meal Money at all crafted entrees and sides, soups, coffee, and an assortment of Varsity Market locations. Markets are located in: gourmet grab-n-go meals. Grab a meal to go on the cold side or • Branscomb Quad (Near Student Life Center) (24/7) a hot meal to stay. • Carmichael Towers East (West End Ave and 24th Ave) (24/7) • Sarratt Student Center* (Next to Rand and Chef James Bistro) • Morgan (Highland Quad, 25th Ave, near the Rec Center)

* The Campus Store in Sarratt is a new store in a new location.

70 71 ONLINE RESOURCES Library Online Resources SERVICES AND library.vanderbilt.edu Common Place Books, articles, databases, and library services are available RESOURCES commonplace.vanderbilt.edu is the digital hub of The Ingram online and through your mobile phone. Student Centers and Recreational Areas Commons. There are news feeds and calendar listings for the Help with Research: Ask Us The Commons Center—your community square, with dining, Class of 2016, the Dean’s Residence, the Digital Commons, Get help finding materials, identifying topics, and presenting meeting rooms, the College of Arts and Science Pre-major Vanderbilt Visions, Writers in Residence, and each of the ten your research. Click the Ask Us button on our homepage to Advising Center (CASPAR), the Writing Studio, the Department Houses. Common Place also hosts the online discussion of the email a librarian. of Political Science, and a workout facility first-year Commons Reading. You can subscribe to the news through RSS feeds, or follow The Ingram Commons on Twitter Catalog of Resources: Acorn Student Life Center (SLC)—home to the Global Education (@The_Commons). You can also comment on other posts, and Acorn is the catalog of the Vanderbilt libraries. With it, you can Office, International Student and Scholar Services, Health Profes- sign up for events. Don’t miss anything—set Common Place as find out which books, journals, CDs, DVDs, and other materials sions Advisory, Center for Student Professional Development, your homepage today! are available through one or more of the Vanderbilt libraries. Office of Honor Scholarships, and the Commodore Ballroom Students can use Acorn to access their library accounts to see Sarratt Student Center/Rand Hall—Rand Dining, The Pub, what they have checked out, renew materials, and access the YES Online Student Services the Market, the Office of the Dean of Students, Sarratt Studio Interlibrary Loan Service. Arts, VU Dance, Sarratt Art Gallery, Sarratt Cinema, post office, yes.vanderbilt.edu Registration features available through the help pages Other Ways to Search: DiscoverLibrary Campus Copy, print stations, box office, and study spaces, YES (Your Enrollment Services) provides access to the online of YES include: This new, search-and-discovery tool allows you to search including Baseball Glove Lounge applications that you will need at Vanderbilt. You accessed >> ADD, DROP, and WAITLIST a class multiple databases, Acorn, and our unique digital collections the registration system from your YES landing page when you The Wall and Rand Terrace—area where student organizations >> DROP IF ENROLLED: waitlist a class and set another course to simultaneously. DiscoverLibrary is designed to make academic registered for your fall classes. During the open enrollment and publicize events and programming automatically drop if you are enrolled in your waitlisted class research more intuitive and Google-like. change periods for registration (see YES landing page for dates), >> SWAP: exchange classes without risking a dropped class The Rec Center—workout facilities, practice fields, and a you can access the registration system to make any necessary Getting Books from Other Libraries: Interlibrary Loan System >> Link to TEXTBOOK information and ordering Smoothie King changes. Although registration is certainly one of the most Use interlibrary loan to gain access to items from across the >> View, export, or send a copy of your SCHEDULE via e-mail important activities for which you will use YES, you can also: world that the Vanderbilt University libraries do not own. Log in Student Health Center >> Use your PLANNER to plan your academic career at Vanderbilt. to your online account for request forms or follow links provided >> Check on the status of your financial aid. Appointments: (615) 322-2427 Links to YES can be found on the Vanderbilt homepage in many of the databases and catalogs provided by the library. >> View the current activity on your student account. vanderbilt.edu/student_health (vanderbilt.edu) and at commonplace.vanderbilt.edu >> View your bill. Located near Stevenson and McTyeire, the Student Health Center >> Submit required immunization information to Student Health. VSG Online Resources is staffed by physicians and nurse practitioners. Call in advance >> View your academic record on the AAI (Access2Academic Course Management System: studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/vsg/services to schedule an appointment, or for immediate assistance, use Information), including any AP or IB credit you may have Online Access to Knowledge (OAK) This useful, student government-created webpage offers the walk-in clinic which is on a first-come, first-served basis by been awarded. vanderbilt.edu/oak information on the Commodore and Airport Express, Vandy urgency of care. Services include physical exams, chronic disease >> View and print your mid-term and final grade reports from Vans, Zipcars, re{cycle}, Commodore Cabs, as well as DoreBusters management, gynecology exams, birth control, confidential the AAI. OAK is a set of technology-related tools designed to enhance (student discounts), calendars, and other helpful programs. HIV and STD testing, sports medicine, dermatology, nutrition, >> Access OAK, Vanderbilt’s online class management system, to your academic experience. The most widely used component international travel consults, immunizations, and allergy shots. view information on your classes posted by your instructors. is the course management system, powered by Blackboard. >> Keep your addresses updated and provide your emergency Instructors use this component in various ways: displaying Check out essay on page 54. contact information. a course syllabus or schedule, providing more detail about >> Order an official transcript. assignments, linking to helpful resources, and making course Psychological and Counseling Center >> Evaluate your degree progress using the online degree audit materials available through the library-managed repository (PCC) known as e-reserves or through podcasts to iTunes U. You might program. Appointments: (615) 322-2571 also be asked to use OAK to take tests, submit assignments >> When you are ready to graduate, you will be able to review vanderbilt.edu/pcc your commencement information. to the instructor’s digital dropbox, or participate in online discussions. Located at 2015 Terrace Place (across the street from the Please familiarize yourself with YES and the many services Baker Building), the PCC has counseling staff (psychologists, Log in to OAK using your VUnetID, and a list will display of your available through your YES landing page. Click on “Help” in psychiatrists, social workers, nurse practitioners, and others) to current and past courses that use OAK. Click on a course name the upper right of any YES page to access video tutorials and help with psychiatric medications, depression, eating disorders, to enter the site for that course. OAK also lets you review syllabi frequently asked questions. An email link is also available if stress, grief, study/test-taking issues, academic major or career of other courses which will help your selection process. Under you need more individual help. indecision, or anything else you want to talk about. Many the “Courses” tab, you will find a course search box, where you Vanderbilt community members use the PCC to improve their can enter the name of a course (e.g. ECON 101). If a syllabus is quality of life. posted, all OAK users can access it. See also Madison Hufford’s essay on page 52. 72 73 Office of Active Citizenship Office of Religious Life Mail Services and Service (OACS) (615) 322-2457 • vanderbilt.edu/religiouslife (615) 322-2934 • vanderbilt.edu/mailservices (615) 343-7878 • vanderbilt.edu/oacs Between Towers West and the university bookstore, ORL Rand Hall Station B (Main Post Office) and The Ingram Located in the Community Partnership House between Branscomb seeks to educate the “whole person,” viewing ethical and Commons Post Office (2nd floor, The Commons Center) Quad and McTyeire, OACS helps students engage in community spiritual formation as well as religious life as integral to the Open Mon.–Fri.: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. university’s overall educational mission. ORL offers religious service and civic activism. It is home to over 60 student-led service Package Window (Station B) services, pastoral and grief (Grief Net) counseling, a variety of organizations and a great resource to learn about community Mon.–Fri.: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. educational programs, and it supports religious organizations, service at local, national, and international levels. Sat.: 10:00 a.m.–Noon (during semesters) including the Interfaith Council. Affiliated chaplains represent Find essays on service on pages 28, 36, 37. different faith traditions including Episcopal, Jewish (Chabad Package Pickup (Station B) and Hillel), Presbyterian (PCA and PCUSA), and United You are notified via email of packages received. Mailboxes and Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center Methodist. package pickup (other than during Move-In) are located in Rand Hall Station B. You need your Vanderbilt ID for pickup. First-year (615) 322-4843 • vanderbilt.edu/WomensCenter students with large packages may request (in person only) Located on 316 West Side Row behind Tolman Hall, the Ben Schulman Center for Jewish Life to have packages transferred to The Ingram Commons Post Women’s Center welcomes all members of the Vanderbilt (615) 322-8376 • vanderbilt.edu/hillel Vanderbilt University Police Department Office for pickup. Students with disabilities can request special community to take part in our events and resources related Located near the SLC (Student Life Center), the Schulman (615) 421-1911 (emergency) assistance with packages at Station B. to women’s and gender topics. Our power-based, personal Center houses Grins (a great vegetarian, kosher restaurant), the (615) 322-2745 (non-emergency) violence support line is (615) 322-SAFE (7233). offices of Hillel, plus gathering space for religious and secular Methods of Payment police.vanderbilt.edu student organizations. Cash, check, or the Commodore Card. Located on 28th Avenue by Vanderbilt Stadium, VUPD offers VUPD Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Check out Stacy Yanovsky’s essay on pages 45. Never send cash in campus or U.S. mail. Transgender, Queer, and Intersex offers AlertVU that notifies all Vanderbilt community members in (LGBTQI) Life an emergency (sign up at vanderbilt.edu/alertvu), education, lost Please visit vanderbilt.edu/mailservices for shipping and pick-up Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and found, Vandy Vans, and Victim Services (615) 343-0883. instructions, identity theft, addresses, and delivery times. (615) 322-3330 • vanderbilt.edu/lgbtqi and Disability Services (EAD) Housed on 312 West Side Row in the K. C. Potter Center (behind (615) 322-4705 Tolman Hall), the Office of LGBTQI Life seeks to foster an vanderbilt.edu/ead environment that is open and welcoming to people of all sexual identities, gender identities, and expressions. Housed in the Baker Building, the EAD is responsible for ATHLETICS, RECREATION, AND WELLNESS compliance with EEO/AA, providing reasonable accommodations Check out essays on pages 46-47. The Commons Center Exercise Room Outdoor facilities include: for persons with disabilities, and helping students, faculty, and >> Sand volleyball court Located on the second floor, and open from early morning staff with investigating allegations of discrimination. >> Basketball court until late at night, The Commons Center Exercise Room offers Bishop Joseph Johnson >> Lighted, multipurpose fields of grass and turf treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, free weights, Black Cultural Center Vanderbilt Alumni Association >> Patios and courtyards weight machines, rowing machine, Stairmaster, exercise and (615) 322-2524 • vanderbilt.edu/bcc (615) 322-2929 • vanderbilt.edu/alumni • vuconnect.com medicine balls, exercise mats, and a ping pong table. Classes at the Student Rec Located behind Featheringill Hall, the BCC promotes Our alumni association connects students to a worldwide All classes and clinics are taught by qualified instructors and are multicultural education and awareness for the entire Vanderbilt alumni network for career advice and to VU chapter events in The Student Recreation Center open to students, faculty, and staff. Classes include First Aid/ campus and fosters an understanding of African American 40+ cities in addition to offering programs such as “Opening CPR, yoga, lifeguard training, rock climbing, weight training, culture and heritage through programs and community service ‘Dores” dinners that give valuable alumni advice for your years The “Rec” is a multi-purpose recreational and fitness facility with spin classes, racquetball, and kayaking. Many of the classes and efforts. It is a great meeting place for student organizations or at Vanderbilt and beyond. 136,000 square feet indoors and seven acres outdoors. clinics are free, but some may include additional fees. faculty and staff events. Indoor facilities at the Rec include: See Gheremey Edwards’s essay on page 49. Campus Copy >> 2 classrooms and conference room The Outdoor Recreation Program >> 8,000 square-foot fitness center (615) 322-6849 • printingservices.vanderbilt.edu vanderbilt.edu/outrec Located in Rand, where you can make copies, photo and poster >> 36-meter x 25-yard multipurpose pool Outdoor Rec offers adventures in the great outdoors for Vanderbilt For information about The Writing Studio, CASPAR, prints, and purchase classpaks prepared by professors. >> 2 multipurpose activity rooms >> 3 multipurpose gym courts students, faculty, and staff. Nashville is close to gorgeous state Center for Student Professional Development, Health >> 6 racquetball and 2 squash courts parks, making it an ideal location for weekend backpacking, Professions Advisory Office, Tutoring Services, Office >> Indoor elevated track (9.2 laps/mile) spelunking, canoeing, and rafting trips. The resource library includes >> 25-foot climbing wall maps and guidebooks for local parks so you can plan a trip on your of Honor Scholarships, and the Global Education >> Lounge with big screen TV and pool tables own. You can participate in an Outdoor Rec trip or rent gear from >> Ping pong tables them. Outdoor Rec is located on Children’s Way, just behind the Rob Office, see page 24. Roy Purdy Intramural Fields by the Student Recreation Center.

74 75 Creating a Healthy Lifestyle ON- AND OFF-CAMPUS Get started on the path to healthy living at Vanderbilt University’s Wellness Resource Center (WRC), located on the first TRANSPORTATION floor of the Student Recreation Center. They offer free services, programs, and resources for Vanderbilt students, faculty, and Vanderbilt University is a pedestrian-friendly campus. Students staff. Some of their services include body fat composition can walk from one end of the campus to the other in 20 minutes. assessment, fitness assessment, blood pressure screening, and Many restaurants and other attractions are in walking distance resources available on books, tapes, and videos. Look forward from campus. However, there are many other transportation to “Fall into Fitness,” a fitness incentive program brought to you options other than walking. by the Wellness Resource Center to encourage and promote healthy exercise lifestyle beginning in the fall semester. Vandy Vans vandyvans.com (You can visit this website from any Internet- Intramural Sports capable mobile phone to get live updates and estimated arrival The intramural program includes more than 40 sports ranging times for any stop on any route!) from basketball to innertube water polo. Leagues are available The Vanderbilt University Police Department manages the in men’s, women’s, and co-recreational divisions. Competitive Vandy Vans on campus. The vans operate from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 and recreation divisions exist to meet the desired skill or a.m. on a daily basis. To get a visual of where the stops are, see interest level of the participants. All registration is done through the campus map on page 40. the Office of Campus Recreation.

Club Sports Vandy Van Route Stops re{cycle} Commodore Express and Airport Express >> Main Route: Branscomb Quad, Carmichael Towers, Kissam, The Club Sports program is designed to serve individual universityrecycle.com studentorgs.vanderbilt.edu/vsg interests in different sports and recreational activities. Murray House, Highland Quad (Morgan) re{cycle} is a bike rental business that provides efficient Vanderbilt Student Government sponsors the Commodore Membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff. There are >> Perimeter Route: Branscomb Quad, Carmichael Towers, transportation, allows students to access the entire Vanderbilt and the Airport Express. The Commodore Express operates on currently 39 club teams. All clubs are student-run organizations. Kissam, Terrace Place, Wesley Garage, Crawford House, Blair campus and greater Nashville community, and promotes healthy select Sundays every month with shuttles to Target, Kroger Club sports are slightly more competitive than intramural School of Music, Highland Quad (Morgan), McGugin Center living. re{cycle} is a sustainable transportation solution giving Grocery, and Green Hills Mall. The Airport Express provides sports, as clubs may represent the university in intercollegiate >> Reverse Route: Highland Quad (Morgan), Murray House, students the opportunity to have a bike on campus without transportation to and from Nashville International Airport for competition. Many clubs have regular practice times and North House, Carmichael Towers, Branscomb Quad having to worry about transporting the bike, summer storage, fall break, Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. tournament play. The National Intramural Recreational Sports >> “Beyond the Bubble Shuttle” (Thursday through or maintenance. Even if you choose to bring your own bike, you Both services are free for students. Association (NIRSA) sets the standards to which our Club Sports Saturday, 6:00–11:00 p.m.) Approximate departure times from can store it with re{cycle}. Find information about day rentals, program is held. Branscomb: every 30 minutes from 6:00-10:30 p.m. Stops: Branscomb; Frist Center for the Visual Arts; Bridgestone semester, or year-long rentals, storage, and how to sign up online. Nashville MTA (Bus System) Arena (5th and Broadway); Riverfront Park; 5th and Broadway Varsity Sports Re{cycle} is a new student-led company that was last year’s winner of nashvillemta.org (across from Bridgestone Arena) See map on page 66 for stops. the Vanderbilt Ventures Competition. Vanderbilt Ventures supports You can also ride the bus around Nashville to get to various malls Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, students who wish to start their own businesses on campus. football, golf, and tennis. Women’s sports include basketball, and sightseeing locations with just a swipe of your Commodore cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track and Card. One can pick up bus schedules in The Commons Center by field. Vanderbilt is home to many outstanding SEC teams! Walking Escorts Car-Sharing Programs the post office, the Rand Post Office, or go to the MTA website. Whether you watch from Memorial Gym, Vanderbilt Stadium, Vanderbilt University Police Department also provides walking vanderbilt.edu/traffic_parking Hawkins Field, or one of our other great facilities, cheer on your escorts to students, faculty, and staff walking to and from any (click the “Alternative Transportation” tab) Nashville, Diamond, Allied Cabs fellow students as they lead the ‘Dores to victory! Your fellow location on campus during the nighttime hours. The telephone Zipcar and WeCar are membership-based car sharing services for and the Commodore Card classmates would love your support, and it’s also a bargain— number to call for a walking escort is (615) 421-8888 (cell Vanderbilt students, faculty, and staff, providing a convenient, nashvillecab.com bring your Vanderbilt ID to any regular season game to get in phone) or 1-8888 (on campus). low-cost transportation alternative without the hassles of owning Allied/Nashville (615) 883-2323 for FREE! a car. Students can drive cars by the hour or day, any time of the Diamond (615) 915-0311 week for running errands, going to the airport, shopping, visiting family, and more. Members can reserve the car online or over the You can use Commodore Cash on your Commodore Card to pay phone. Gas, maintenance, insurance, and campus parking are for cabs around Nashville. Nashville, Diamond, and Allied Cabs all included in the cost. Available cars are conveniently located are the only companies to accept the Commodore Card. Make around campus, including Magnolia Circle on Peabody. For sure to ask your driver if they take Commodore Cash! current program costs, check their respective websites.

76 77 >>>> People will use abbreviations and acronyms you don’t know, and reference events that you’ve probably never heard of. Also, you’ll want to know the words to the alma mater Vandy Lingo when the student body sings it >> FYS: First-year student together after sporting events. >> Houses: Refers to the ten residential halls on The Ingram Commons We give you this section so that you >> HR: Head Resident of your House won’t be out of the loop. >> RA: Resident Adviser who lives on your floor >> VUceptors: A faculty member and upperclass peer mentor who jointly facilitate a group of first-year students to help empower them to become Check out “Vandy Lingo” on YouTube successful students and active members of the Vanderbilt community >> 12th Man Tailgate: Traditional annual tailgate on Olin Lawn for first-year (another VUcept production). students; afterwards, the first-year students rush the field before the Commodore football team enters the stadium. >> Fall for the Arts: Annual fall festival on The Ingram Commons that celebrates arts and creativity >> Quake: Short for “Commodore Quake,” Vanderbilt’s homecoming concert, which has in the past brought several huge artists such as Lil Wayne and Kanye West >> Rites: Short for “Rites of Spring,” the two-day music festival that occurs at the end of spring semester on Alumni Lawn >> Commons Carnival: Commons-wide party celebrating the end of the first year at Vanderbilt >> Munchie: Also known as “Munchie Mart,” Varsity Market in various residence halls where you can use your Commodore Card to buy meals, snacks, and other items of convenience Some Common Abbreviations >> “On the card”: If something is “on the card,” it can be paid for either by ASB: Alternative Spring Break using Meal Money or Commodore Cash. >> Randwich: Specially made sandwiches in Rand Dining Center BCC: Black Cultural Center >> Brookie: A mix between a brownie and a cookie, can be found at Rand CPH: Community Partnership House and sometimes at The Commons Center GEO: Global Education Office >> The Wall: Area right outside of Rand Dining Center; this is a lunchtime hangout and area for student organizations to publicize events PCC: Psychological and Counseling Center >> The Rec: The Recreation Center (see page 75) SLC: Student Life Center >> The Bridge: Bridge that connects main campus and Peabody VPB: Vanderbilt Programming Board Words You Need to Know >> Vandy Van: Shuttles that run across campus from 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. VSG: Vanderbilt Student Government >> The Hustler: Student newspaper that appears every Monday and Thursday VUPD: Vanderbilt University >> “Who You With?”: Spirit call for Vanderbilt athletics, answered with “VU!” Police Department

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