Oberlin Blogs

I have enjoyed attending guest lectures, convocations, and seminars immensely, and I try to fit as many into my schedule as possible.

In the scope of all the possible Oberlin experiences, I'm going to share my little slice.

The name of this post is inaccurate.

I was excited to come to college for a plethora of reasons, but the thought of achieving my final form made me breathless with anticipation almost every day since I sent in my confirmation of acceptance.

Musical/co-operative/snoozing/studying self portraits.

I am a great stroller, if I do say so myself.

I had this crazy idea that, while I was in Texas traveling for the admissions office, I could meet up with the second graders' teacher and see if there was any kind of encouragement Oberlin could provide for her students.

I used to feel like I was wasting time because I wasn't doing "the other thing" that I needed to. I've learned a few things this semester so far about my sanity.

Gather around, everyone, it's story time. Uncle Simba has a confession to make.

Food is what gets you through college.

So, you ask, what is this 'sacred environment' so deeply felt when one enters the wooden door entrance to the Lanes in Hales Annex? Well, let me introduce you to The Ethos of the Lanes.

You have to take your alone time when you can find it.