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Directional Living

October 15, 2014

Esther Espeland

Every first-year feels differently about their living space, but where you live your first year of college doesn't have to define the freshman experience as a whole.

On Being Back: Part I, My Orientation Life

September 29, 2013

Karalyn Grimes

I had a summer. Then I came back here. Lots of stuff happened before and during Orientation, and I tell you all about it. After Orientation there's been a lot of schooling. And there's more on that to come.

Class of 2017: Keep Calm and Read On

July 26, 2013

Karalyn Grimes

ATTENTION OBERLIN CLASS OF 2017: TAKE A DEEP BREATH. EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE IS GOING TO BE OKAY. Roommate information is coming soon, I promise. In the meantime, here's something to distract yourselves.

FAQ for Incoming First Years

June 19, 2013

Dara Lehrer

Do you have the pre-orientation jitters? Are you at all anxious to leave home and come live in a place you've probably never spent a formidable amount of time at before? Do not fear! I am here to try and alleviate some of that anxiety.

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