Oberlin Blogs

Thanksgiving break: A reminder that the end of semester is so close, yet so far away.

Part 3 of a 4-part series. In this section: friendly advice to get the most out of your tour and interview.

A non-exhaustive compilation of rules unique to various professors I've had.

It's the same at Oberlin: you'll want to try, visit, attend, be a part of, witness as many different programs and events as possible. But some events are one-shot deals.

A piece from my Color Theory class inspired by construction on Oberlin's campus.

Part 2 of a 4-part series. In this section, information on official admissions activities.

In which Tess raves about her social science classes, challenges the use of images of women in advertising, goes to a panel discussion, and learns how to sing (kind of).

An abbreviated list of Oberlin eccentricities...I'm sure there are many more, though.

It's a nice break from calculators and the viral YouTube videos we watch when the math gets to be too much.

Part 1 of a 4-part series. In this section, planning your official admissions visit.

It's application season, kids, so for some insight/inspiration, a peek at my Why Oberlin essay. Oberlin and I were just pieces of a puzzle that came together.

Two parts planning, one part flexibility, five zillion parts luck.