Andrew Maguire on Vanderbilt: American Studies, Study Abroad Decision, and Tale of Two Halves.

Episode summary introduction: Andrew liked and did well in AP Psychology in High School. He felt Psychology could be his thing. At Vanderbilt, he took courses in Psychology. Then, his interests evolved. Andrew Maguire is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with Bachelor’s degree in American Studies and Psychology. In particular, we discuss the following with him: Why Vanderbilt University? Choice of Majors Campus Activities Study Abroad in Denmark Advice to Applicants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Andrew Maguire, Vanderbilt [0:53] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:43] The Vanderbilt Experience [4:45] Why Vanderbilt? [5:52] High School Interests [7:43] Transition to Vanderbilt [8:58] Peers - Diversity of Thought [11:33] Engaging Profs [14:08] Dorms - Residential College Style [16:31] VUcept, Model UN and Common Center [18:19] Summers - Teaching High Schoolers [22:04] Study Abroad - “Best Decision” [23:50] On Choosing Majors [26:07] “50-50 Kind of Experience”?[29:37] Vanderbilt Redo? [34:00] Advice to Aspiring Students [36:59] Vanderbilt Memories and Traditions [40:50] Our Guest: Andrew Maguire is a graduate of Vanderbilt University with Bachelor’s degree in American Studies and Psychology. Andrew then graduated with a Master’s in Public Administration from New York University. He is also the author of an upcoming book Hidden Curriculum. Memorable Quote: “I think every prestigious Southern University claims that they are the Harvard of the South”. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode’s Transcript. Calls-to-action: To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email [email protected]. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. For Transcripts of all our podcasts, visit almamatters.io/podcasts.