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March 3, 2009
Personally, I was completely terrified of the concept of office hours my freshman year. The professors were amazing and awesome and being in the same room as them one-on-one just seemed like a god-given experience, something not worthy of a lowly freshman. So, baby steps.
Mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved
March 2, 2009
I had envisioned myself waking up with the sun and birds each morning, going for a long run during which I'd plan out my writing for the day, then plunking down with my laptop and an oversized mug of fair-trade coffee at Oberlin Market and getting to work. (Nope.)
Chop chop
March 2, 2009
I knew that college was supposed to be full of life-changing realizations, but I'm not sure I could have prepared myself for this.
Trying to save my semester
March 1, 2009
I must have gotten off on the wrong foot--my work this semester is not really up to par. I seem to be falling behind in just about every class I am taking, even the ones with no homework.
8 questions for 8 Oberlin alums - part 3
March 1, 2009
In this episode, our heroes answer questions about creativity in teaching and working with students.
Lunar New Year Banquet
February 28, 2009
From what I saw of it from my place serving "beef in spicy sauce," the performance was great.
8 questions for 8 Oberlin alums - part 2
February 25, 2009
So, who noticed that no less than three Oberlin professors cited 'girls' as their reason for coming to Oberlin?
All Roads Lead to Rom- Uh, Oberlin
February 24, 2009
The applications were sent, the waiting is over, and by the magic of a little envelope in the mail, POOF! You're now one step closer to being an Obie. But, if you've been accepted, what is available to help you decide if Oberlin is the right place for you? Man, if only there was some great and helpful program...
8 questions for 8 Oberlin alums - part 1
February 23, 2009
What's better than a Brendan Fraser/Christopher Walken film named Blast From the Past? A blog post that features 8 blasts from the past! This one will be better. Guaranteed.
Poetry, Lake Michigan, Blue Man Group, and overly mediocre Thai food
February 21, 2009
Forget that there was no hot water in my bathroom and that the hotel gym cost an extra $18 a day to work out at; I was delighted with our 13th floor window overlooking Lake Michigan, and the opportunity to spend some time with Linda, whom I adore.
Housing (or, new methods of procrastination)
February 21, 2009
It must have looked pretty odd--all those mini lanterns hanging from tree limbs and about five of us with cans of spray paint looking like members of a graffiti ExCo, but you get my point.
The Life of a Journalist...Go!
February 20, 2009
Working for a paper is exciting at times. Going without sleep comes with the territory.
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