Oberlin Blogs

In my last post, I talked a lot about the freedom of Winter Term, and how fun and fulfilling it can be. But I wholeheartedly believe that on the flip side of any freedom is discipline.

All of the books I read during fall semester

For real this time. Here's why I'm leaving, and why I'm coming back.

Gingerbread, ice cream, curry, yoghurt and sushi.

I have a great love for many of the people around me, but I don't do social. Reconciling those two facts is a battle that I'm not sure I'm winning.

I'll go with describing an average Thursday last semester, as that was my favorite day of the week.

Did I promise I was going to talk more about linguistics? Yes. Would I be doing this even if I hadn't promised? You couldn't stop me with a heavy blunt object, my friend.

Freshman Ben answers Prospie Ben's questions about life at Oberlin.

After three years in the cold Northeast, I needed a change.

In which I express my bountiful appreciation for this little thing called Winter Term.

No, this isn't about Lena Dunham. You can relax. There is a picture of a kitten inside!

...and the tricky business of knowing when they exist and when they don't.