Oberlin Blogs

My biggest pieces of advice as you prepare for your first year of college.

After three months spent studying abroad: what I miss most about Oberlin the town, and Oberlin the college.

While committing to college seemed like such a big step while in high school, it never occurred to me how the social components of college life would affect me post-grad.

The third and final installment in the story of my second Winter Term trip to Guadalajara, Mexico, focusing on the cultural excursions and the community ties I'll carry with me.

Well, technically last week by the time I’m writing this, but...

This semester I had the privilege of helping organize an event that brought Black women and femmes together in celebration, reflection, and care.

An interview with a second-year Mandarin student!

Part four of a review of my magnificent trip to Bordeaux, France, focusing on the cultural excursions, the community, and my takeaways. 

Games, music history, and queer theory — oh my!

All you need to know about the transition from high school to college course work.

I decided to come to Oberlin because I wanted more music in my life. I ended up singing bass in the Obertones, Oberlin's only men's and non-binary a cappella group. I regret nothing.

I decided to interview 4 conservatory students of different majors and years, to reflect on why they chose Oberlin and what they’ve been up to since coming here!