It’s football time on campus and the MCL team has all the info you need about the Anchor Dash and Kickoff Cookoff.
MCL Flashcast, August 29, 2016
MyCommonsLife presents your flashcast for Monday, August 29, 2016, featuring important bits of info you need for the week ahead.
MCL Flashcast, August 26, 2016
MyCommonsLife presents the Flashcast for Friday, August 26th, featuring a preview of events happening on and around The Commons this weekend.
MCL Flashcast August 24, 2016
MyCommonsLife presents this informative flash cast for the week of August 24. Featuring info on how to survive your first week of classes.
Fast Five Q&A Episode 1
MyCommonsLife presents the video feature Fast Five, where we ask five quick questions to five students on campus.
MCL Flashcast August 19, 2016
MyCommonsLife presents your weekly flashcast with new student tips from Dean Beasley and others
Top 5 Ways to Explore Nashville (Without a Car)
#1: Vandy Vans
Vandy Vans are the shuttle system around the Vanderbilt Campus. There are three routes:
Download the app to see the van schedule, get notifications when vans are nearby, and see live versions of the map!
#2: Nashville MTA
One of the best ways to get off campus is the Nashville bus system. With more than 10 stops within walking distance from the Commons and even more stops surrounding the main campus, riding on the buses is incredibly easy. The buses run from 6 AM to 11 PM and can take you anywhere from the Grand Ole Opry to the airport to downtown live music venues. There’s also a free app for your Smartphone to help you plan your next trip. Rides are free with your commodore card.
#3: Uber
Uber is a popular and affordable way to get around—especially now that you can pay for rides with your Commodore Card! Download the Uber app, register for an account, then go to “Payment” to link your card.
#4: VanderBIKES
If biking is more your speed, you can rent a bike through VanderBIKES! The price ranges from $90-$150 a semester OR $150-$250 a year, depending on your bike of choice, and comes with free maintenance and u-lock. Click here for more information.
#5: Walking
Last but not least, the simplest way to get around is to walk. It’s free and there are so many interesting places within a few miles of campus. The closest attraction is Centennial Park. It’s located right across the street from the Vanderbilt bookstore and features a full-scale replica of the Parthenon. The park also hosts local musicians every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. In addition Hillsboro Village and the historic Belmont Mansion are within walking distance of the school. Of course the Vanderbilt football stadium and basketball gymnasium are right off campus, so it’s easy to walk over and support your Commodores!
Top Five Dorm Necessities
Congratulations, Commodores! You have finally made it on campus and are hopefully moved into your dorm room by now. I am sure you have spent months purchasing items for your room, or maybe for some of you just a few days. Regardless of how much time you have spent preparing your dorm room, there are probably some items that may have slipped your mind. Here are the top five dorm necessities that you may not have thought of:
5. Area Rug
Since most of the dorms have tile floors, a rug adds warmth and comfort into your new space. Your cold toes will thank you later.
4. Support Pillow
You do not want to become one of those old ladies hunched over after your freshman year. Everyone says you grow up in college, but I do not think you want to age that quickly! So this pillow is a great back support for when you are studying in bed.
3. Study Light
When your roommates are trying to get a good night’s sleep, but you procrastinated and are now cramming for your test the next day you will thank us for this suggestion. This clip-on light attaches right onto your bed frame for convenience.
2. Lap Desk
As you can see from the last two necessities, it is always more comfortable to study in your bed. This lap desk makes this study method more efficient and organized. It also serves as a table for when you are watching Netflix in bed!
1. Medicine Kit
With all the lack of sleep you will be getting from studying, and maybe some other activities, you are bound to get sick at some point during freshman year. It is always a good idea to have standard medicines on hand to make you feel better, so you can get back to that studying of course!
We hope this list may make your freshman year go by smoother. As always, go Commodores!
MyCommonsLife Podcast Episode 1 with Dean Vanessa Beasley
Listen to the first edition of the MyCommonsLife Podcast, featuring Dean of the Commons Vanessa Beasley
MCL Commons Current Flashcast August 19th 2016
My Commons Life presents The Commons Current Flashcast. Cortez gets you up to date on all world and national events that took place this summer.