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Phoebe McChesney ’25
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Finding Passion: Asian American Version
October 29, 2024
My middle school principal used to talk about having a passion. It was supposed to be something you devoted yourself to, something you loved. “How many of you know your passion?” he asked us. I didn’t.
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Under 30 Summit Highlights: Part 2
October 1, 2024
After the Under 30 Summit kickoff, there were a number of panels and speakers every day on certain topics.
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Day in the Life: Under 30 Summit - Part 1
September 30, 2024
It’s been awhile since I did “One Day in the Life” so I figured I’d do another version, but this time with a day that is quite different.
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Poetry
April 25, 2024
In honor of National Poetry Month, I thought I would share poems I wrote for an assignment in one of my courses, Green Japan, which explores the relationship between Japan and its environment.
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For Those Who Are Disappointed
March 27, 2024
Rejection from a top choice college can feel heartbreaking. It's not the be-all and end-all.
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Sometimes All You Need Are Your Glasses…
February 29, 2024
Now I no longer need to sit at the front of classes to see the board!
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What it Means to Read for Courses
December 31, 2023
Coming to Oberlin, I did not know what kind of course reading to expect or what it would be like. For those of you who are curious about it, here is a quick overview for two areas of study.
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Thanksgiving Break: The Food
November 30, 2023
This is mostly about what I ate during Thanksgiving break.
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Maybe Cruising Around: Part 1
October 18, 2023
Here’s hoping I reclaim my love of attempting to skateboard.
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One Day in the Life
April 30, 2023
"Do you really want to know where I was April [28th]?"-- Courtesy of Ms. Taylor Swift. (It's really April 29th in the song. Just go with it!)
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Getting Involved on Campus
February 25, 2023
New opportunities often pop up daily. Much of it is about keeping your eyes peeled, your mind open, and taking the initiative.
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A Guide to Surviving an Ohio Winter
January 31, 2023
Should you desire to brave the cold, here are a few tips I’ve picked up from my time at Oberlin.
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What It's Like Taking STEM Classes as a Politics Major
November 30, 2022
Spoiler... not that bad!
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Getting Paid To Do My Homework...Kinda?
March 31, 2022
Why you should work at an Oberlin library.