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Two Months In

October 21, 2015

Kameron Dunbar

These past two months have really flown by--I think it's appropriate to offer a bit of reflection.
A headshot of Kameron wearing a light blue v-neck shirt in front of a garden.

On Getting Used to College

October 7, 2015

Kira Findling

Someone told me once that it takes at least a semester to figure out how you fit in at college. Finding home here is an ongoing process.
Kira smiling

The Back to School Questions

September 14, 2015

Tom Cline

I pretend that being one year older means I know what I'm doing, answer questions Ma'ayan asked in a blog post, and repeatedly talk about how excited I am to be back at Oberlin. This is the blog post I will send to my mom to catch her up on my life when I forget to call her this weekend.

The Last Ride

August 20, 2015

Alexandria Cunningham

The countdown to campus is T-minus 8 days until returning move-in!! Here's the checklist of things you probably didn't get...

Summer and Self Love

August 15, 2015

Radia Lahlou

The last three months have been great. I'm taking care of myself and working my mind. You should too. Happy Summer~!

Your Orientation Checklist

August 13, 2015

Ma'ayan Plaut

Boiling down the orientation guide to a list of essential actions. Get your walking shoes ready, tune in your ears, and prepare yourselves for the first week of your next four/five years.

Letters To Sammie

June 8, 2015

Samantha Smylie

I'm sorry that this blog post is late. Whoops. I wrote a letter to myself because I feel that it is important to constantly look back at where I am at different time periods in my life. Maybe you guys should think about doing the same. :) Shout out to the Oberlin Class of 2015! CONGRATS!

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