It is such an exciting time, after all of the parenting hours to watch your child get ready to go to college. Their senior year is filled with so many "last" moments and so many new ones. There are always several trips to visit universities. Last weekend saw us at Vanderbilt.

While visiting Vanderbilt University we had the great pleasure to be inspired to continue our love of learning. Every brick,leaf, and building exudes the breath of learning. What a suprise it was to find this lovely quote of Emily Dickinson on the outside of this building. As we entered, her entire poem waited for us carved in the wall.

 
 
From this we continued our walk into a cathedral of learning

 
 
  
 Before we continue our tour of Vanderbilt I want to say something really important. Vanderbilt is so completely dedicated to learning that they offer admission to those who can contribute to their academic community actively. As a whole person, not just academically. Yes, Vandy is very expensive but I heard something from this University that I haven't heard from another. Regardless of what their tuition is, an admitted student will only pay what they are able and the university will meet the rest of the expenses. It is the universities wish that no undergraduate will graduate with loans. They admit to their school blindly, which means they don't know your financial status until after admission is granted. The extended support they give each student will only allow them to go out and create a better world. I was so impressed with this school.

Here are a few more snap shots of Vanderbilt University. Enjoy!