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Social Activities
You'll notice we like to use the term residence hall instead of dormitory.
That's because dormitory actually comes from a word that means sleep - and
in our residence halls, you'll find a lot more than just a "place to crash" for the night.
The Office of Housing and Residential Education strives to create a residence hall environment
in which students can participate in a wide variety of educational activities and events. We
offer a diverse group of programs that will enrich your life and compliment your academic
experience. Our programs are designed to help you:
- find your place in a culturally diverse community
- develop your life planning skills
- enhance your understanding and appreciation of the arts
- develop socially, intellectually, vocationally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
All that to say that this place doesn't just shut down when the bell rings. At Vanderbilt,
education is not just about hitting the books - it's also about learning to be part of a
community: making new friends, getting along with others, achieving common goals. Our
programs are designed to give you the total educational experience you need to find
success in a global society.
Check out some the programs and activities we're planning for you:
Dinner!
Language Dinners at McTyeire International House provide
residents with a unique opportunity to practice speaking another language on a daily basis
with faculty members and other students. These dinners are open to any student who is
interested. Please contact the McTyeire Program Director if you would like to come.
Dancing!
Each fall semester, Interhall sponsors the Freshmen Semi-formal where you can dress up
and show your stuff on the dance floor.
Each spring semester, McTyeire International House
and the McGill Project offer Ball Room Dance lessons
in the residence halls. In just a few weeks, you'l be ready to swing to the live
music at the annual Big Band Ball.
We also co-sponsor several campus-wide weekend parties each semester, such as
the Annual Fright Night Haunted House & Costume Party and the Rave
Techno Dance Party.
Recreation!
Whatever your game is, the residential staff is always ready to get some people together
to play. Basketball, racket ball, tennis, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, swimming and
ping pong are just some of the intermural sports available to you.
If you're a first year student, the Freshmen League will give you an opportunity
to meet new friends and enjoy some friendly competition at the same time.
In addition, Swaps and Mixers for freshmen allow students to have fun and get to
know each other better at the same time.
Relaxation!
Sometimes college life can be pretty intense. That's why we sponsor
programs that teach you relaxation techniques and stress management skills - all
right here on campus.
Held this past year on the last day of classes, the International Stress Fest introduced students to
relaxation techniques from around the world. Weary scholars got soothing massages, sampled "comfort foods" from different cultures
and tried their hand at painting and origami.
Long hours spent studying can make a person hungry for food and friendly faces.
Our regularly planned study breaks give you the opportunity to grab a snack and just
hang out with friends for a few minutes.
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