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The Oberlin blogs are produced by a team of current students, faculty, and staff who offer a variety of unfiltered perspectives about the Oberlin experience. We encourage you to interact with us as we explore Oberlin and document our adventures.

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Packing 101

August 8, 2017

Kira Findling

To help you out as summer comes to a close, I wrote up my own basic packing list. Happy packing!

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Settling Down

January 20, 2017

Lilah Drafts-Johnson

As I settle back into a community I will be with for the next 1.5 years, I want to pay homage to the places and people who have hosted me this past year.

Lilah

From Quiet Floor to Asia House

February 29, 2016

Jules Greene

While I am certainly cognizant of respecting my floor mates here in Asia House, I no longer have to conduct my life at the volume of a mouse (until quiet hours commence at 11 PM each week night).

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A Fresh Start

October 30, 2015

Celina Kobetitsch

It's normal to be anxious about leaving home for college. It's also normal to be excited. I see leaving home as an opportunity.

Celina

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