Oberlin Blogs

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.

Zooming in and zooming out.

Thoughts on a tough summer job, watching my friends graduate from a remove, and feeling old.

Facebook isn't how college will be, but it'll still be your one of your favorite procrastination devices when you get there.

On coming home.

With this Oberlin story (with penguins!) in my possession, I had to share it with everyone. I put out an all-call on Twitter and Facebook whenever I was sitting in the library working and knew that people needed a distraction.

What being a Filipino American has meant to me.

On stereotypes, underlying truths, how college is different from high school, and why we are (and aren't) a hipster school.

When my dad graduated from Oberlin, he went to Kentucky with several recent alums and set up permanent camp on several tracts of farmland in Hart County, Kentucky. When I graduated from Oberlin, I went on a two-week trek with my family to my old Kentucky home. For me, memory lane is paved in green.

On the truth behind Fearlessness, and why freshman year is not a fearless time. Also includes: Sex and The City 2 spoilers, chasing a hen, and the best American film scene ever.

Dear Oberlin, please come back. Love, Abby

Four shows over two days is a big ole exhausting run, but we got the show down to an art form. It was gorgeous. (Many pictures for your enjoyment inside!)