# @vanderbiltu on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B4NaSdGhHeD
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9038326-vanderbiltu-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-10-29T16:54:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Vanderbilt University (@VanderbiltU) — https://gondola.cc/VanderbiltU

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Rahan Arasteh is excited to get out of his comfort zone while at Vanderbilt. #HumansofVanderbilt #VU2023⁣
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Q: What made you choose Vanderbilt?⁣
A: I was lucky enough to be accepted through MOSAIC [a multicultural student recruitment program], so I got to spend some time on campus in March. I noticed the people were all involved in academics, but life didn’t revolve around it. They had fun also. Coming from a high school that mostly focused on academics, I really wanted a change of pace from that.⁣
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Q: Why did you choose the major that you did?⁣
A: I’ve always been interested in politics, but after the 2016 election, I noticed the effects on people around and close to me. I’m originally from Iran, and I felt like a lot of the things I was seeing, could have happened to me 8 years ago. I wouldn’t have the privileges I have. I’m really interested about learning more, and going into law and politics in a couple years.⁣
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Q: What do you love the most about Vanderbilt so far?⁣
A: Honestly, the greenery. It always makes me feel like I’m walking in a park.⁣
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Q: What’s something your roommate doesn’t know about you?⁣
A: I’m an ordained minister in the state of California.⁣
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Q: What are you most excited for this semester?⁣
A: Meeting more people, learning more, making friends. I’m excited to see how it goes and get out of my comfort zone a bit.⁣
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Q: How have you grown since high school?⁣
A: This past year has been a big year of growth for me, I’ve realized what I’m looking for in life and the type of people I want to be around. I’m also more cognizant of who I’m surrounding myself with, especially coming to college and gravitating towards new people.⁣
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Q: If you could say something to the Instagram followers, what would it be?⁣
A: Be kind.⁣
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Rahan Arasteh⁣
Class of 2023⁣
Political Science and HOD Majors⁣
Spanish Minor⁣
📸: Social ‘Dore @allybireley 
#vandygram

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