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October 1, 2010
As soon as we sat down, I was struck by the overwhelming need to pull out my thermo textbook and continue working.
49 Things: A Week in the Life
September 27, 2010
Seven (hopefully sometimes interesting) things a day. Seven days. This is what I did with my week.
A Beginner's Guide to Oberspeak, Oberlin Acronyms, and More
September 22, 2010
I learned a whole new language upon matriculating at Oberlin. Here's your crash course!
Unstructured
September 11, 2010
I did a lot of stuff in my first year of college, activities that people usually don't get into until their later years. But more relaxed involvement takes me longer--it is, in fact, my big goal for this year.
Welcome Back: A Comedy of Errors
September 8, 2010
In which our spunky heroine returns to Oberlin, catches a shuttle bus, forgets to retrieve her blankets, gets locked out of her room, and doesn't have any contact lens solution--but everything works out fine.
Why College is Different From High School
September 5, 2010
College is not practice like high school is practice.
Week one: no classes and already behind?
September 5, 2010
I thought I would have a pretty relaxing week, during which I could do things like unpack, hang up posters, and read all the YA novels that are still on my 'to read' list. That's not what's happened.
Brief Thoughts on Orientation
September 2, 2010
I spent most of orientation waiting for it to be over.
Come to Oberlin, get free stuff.
August 28, 2010
Oberlin is probably the best place in the world to find recycled, reused, free (or insanely cheap) stuff. So before you hitch a ride to Wal-Mart, here are a few places to get to know...
Final Words of Advice
August 26, 2010
During Orientation and the first few days of class, remember: relax. Awkwardness is diffused when neither person is more savvy than the other--and you will all be equally clueless, I assure you. (And you MUST bring some kind of academic planner!)
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