January, 2020
Setting the Stage with Jared Schmidt
Jan. 24, 2020—I knew from the moment I stepped on campus that I wanted to do theatre. I was planning on being a theatre major and didn’t miss a chance to get pictures in front of Neely Auditorium on Move-In Day. No surprise that I was excited for the Vanderbilt University Theatre Ice Cream Social event that...
Exploring VR with Amanda Sisung
Jan. 24, 2020—Ever since I heard about Immersion, I was excited to have a university-supported outlet that would allow me to showcase my passions and talents. My first year, I mainly had Immersion on the back-burner: my friends and I would joke about wacky Immersion projects, and I attended a few info sessions when I was free....
Across the Pond with Rachel Wei
Jan. 24, 2020—Hi! I’m Rachel, a sophomore from Rockville, MD majoring in HOD and Biology and minoring in English Literature. Although I have a wide variety of interests that I could explore to fulfill the Immersion requirement, I’ve chosen to use my HOD Capstone Internship as my Immersion project. I just found it easier and less stressful,...
Microbiome Research with Asia Miller
Jan. 24, 2020—I tried to make onion juice my senior year of high school, and now I know why they don’t sell it commercially. I thought that by growing bacteria on different foods (orange juice, chocolate, and onions) suspected of causing halitosis, I could determine which food was the worst for bad breath. In case you were...
Let’s Go Inside Immersion
Jan. 24, 2020—Welcome to Inside Immersion, the official blog dedicated to all things Immersion Vanderbilt! With a new year, come new and exciting opportunities. In particular, 2020 marks a crucial moment in the Immersion Vanderbilt timeline. By April 1, 2020, all members of the sophomore class must submit their Immersion Plan Proposals online via ImmersionHub. This proposal...