News & features about the Vanderbilt Commons from the students who live here
“Music! It’s one of the most creative things humans can create. Random noises, pitches, tones come together to crate a sound that causes us to break into song and dance. To create something capable of that is truly special and fun!”
“My passion is in the art that I create and animation. I try to create from muscle memory or just try to create something impossible or top others who inspired me. I also have a passion for my family and the music that I choose. “
“I’m very passionate about music. It’s always been a big part of my life, and there’s not a day that I have where I don’t listen to it.”
Olivia: “I am passionate about my friends. I enjoy spending time with others and surrounding myself with those who make me happy. I pride myself on being a good friend.”
Liv: “Education! Working hard and balancing that with fun!”
Lauren: “I am passionate about Relay for Life. I did Relay throughout high school and continue to participate at Vanderbilt. I love raising money for such a great cause and instilling hope in the lives of so many.”
“I am passionate about music and how it can be used to shape the world around us. I grew up listening to a variety of music and also learned to play piano, clarinet, and saxophone along the way. In my experience, music is a form of emotional expression that musicians can share with their audience. I am passionate about using my musical abilities and talents to express what I see and feel in my surroundings and share it with those around me.”
“One of my passions is art. Not only making it, but also viewing it. My hometown (Fayetteville, Arkansas) is very close to an art museum where I interned and frequented.”
“Whenever I’m watching movies, I find myself getting sucked into the different settings and scenes being depicted. Movies give us the opportunity to comment on and analyze our lives as well as society around us. Also, they’re fun to watch.”