Oberlin Blogs

The most valuable part of a liberal arts education.

Tis the season for media consumption! Here's what I've been enjoying recently.

Course balance and room to grow have been the most rewarding aspect of my curriculum.

I wrote this sick. It's also about writing. Kind of stream of consciousness, but I think it's interesting.

Steps I'm taking to prepare for a successful spring semester.

All about becoming a teaching assistant last semester.

If I wanted to study film, why didn’t I go to NYU or UCLA? I’ll tell you why.

Four of my biggest academic escapades this term.

I’ve made it my mission to not produce a single thing that I don’t care about.

My first adventure into Oberlin's creative writing department.

My middle school principal used to talk about having a passion. It was supposed to be something you devoted yourself to, something you loved. “How many of you know your passion?” he asked us. I didn’t.

Early autumn in Oberlin is a season of change. Seasonal dining hall menus come and depart, people get accepted into study abroad programs, and cats seek out warm spots to lie in the sun.