Oberlin Blogs
Lucas Draper ’23
Entries from this blogger
The American Election Through the Eyes of an International Student
November 9, 2020
It's been an interesting time being in a blue dot in a rather red area of the country.
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How COVID affected my college experience
July 25, 2020
COVID derailed my spring semester as it did for every other student across the world.
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Things I Miss About Oberlin
March 23, 2020
I found myself as a person at Oberlin, and I am so grateful for the friends that I have made along the way.
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A week in the life of a Computer Science major
February 19, 2020
Computer science is the best major. Period.
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Things to Learn about American Culture
February 11, 2020
A few things that are super important to learn before you arrive in the United States.
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Swimming in America vs Australia
January 12, 2020
As I assume it is with all sports, swimming in America runs a lot differently to the way it does in Australia. I also assume that this difference is uniquely American, and as such will be different...
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My Trips to the Big Apple
January 2, 2020
One of the biggest things on my American College bucket list: Spend time in New York City. I was luckily invited by my friend's family in New Jersey to spend Christmas with them, as I was not...
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Oberlin: One of the most accepting places in the world
December 31, 2019
The community accepts you for who you are, and makes you feel like part of the family.
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Thanksgiving: An American tradition no other country understands
December 9, 2019
As an international student, I knew only of Thanksgiving from American movies and other pop culture, and I was incredibly excited to experience the event for myself.
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College Admissions Tour: A digital recreation
November 8, 2019
The admissions staff are all really friendly and were more than willing to let me tag along to show you guys how an Oberlin tour works.
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Homecoming: What even is it?
November 7, 2019
Homecoming is a foreign concept that I had only seen in movies and American pop culture.
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Introduction to Oberlin life through the eyes of an international student
October 28, 2019
I am very far from home.
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The Long Journey – Advice from one international student to another
October 18, 2019
I’ve only been here a month, and I already know it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.