Podcasts

Dean Gresalfi discusses the importance of taking a breath and learning how to recognize and deal with anxiety.  Tait delivers the Commons Calendar of events in the days before and after spring break, and Richard sits down for a great interview with Maya Anderson, a first year student from Atlanta, Georgia studying Neuroscience and Psychology. 

Dean Melissa Gresalfi discusses the importance of sleep, Tait delivers the Commons Calendar of this week’s upcoming events, and Richard sits down for a great interview with Heena Cho, a first year student from Seoul, South Korea likely majoring in Biomedical Engineering and minoring in Political Science.

The college dating scene can appear intimidating, but there are light-hearted ways to finding your future partner. In this weeks episode, Maria and Stephan review the most prominent match-making sites by college students, for college students. 

As the Spring initiation for Greek life nears its end, some may wonder what the process of rushing a fraternity or sorority is actually like. In this episode, Maria and Stephan talk about the culture at large with insights to guide you on your decision to rush (or not to rush).

Dean Gresalfi talks about anxiety in her Dean’s Minute, Elizabeth delivers the Commons Calendar of upcoming events, and Richard sits down for a great interview with Emini Offutt, a first year student at Vanderbilt from Nashville, TN studying Computer Science and HOD. 

On this episode Dean Gresalfi discusses the value of saying “hello”, Elizabeth delivers the Commons Calendar of upcoming events, and Richard has an important and informative interview with Carolyn Floyd, Director of the Office of Immersion Resources at Vanderbilt.

Dreading over what to do in the summer? Tune in as Maria and Stephan discuss all the possibilities and provide tips for helping you choose what’s right for you. 

Nervous about office hours? Don’t be! In this week’s episode, Maria and Stephan explain what having a professor as a professional connection looks like and how to make an unforgettable first impression.

Dean Gresalfi shares some amazing events happening on campus this month to commemorate Black History Month, Tait delivers this week’s Commons Calendar of upcoming events, and Richard has a terrific interview with Jonathan Jesalva (JJ), a first-year student from Raleigh, North Carolina studying violin performance and electrical engineering. 

From roommate tips to insider scoops, Maria and Stephan have words of advice for current and prospective students about college housing.