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September 2, 2010
I spent most of orientation waiting for it to be over.
Come to Oberlin, get free stuff.
August 28, 2010
Oberlin is probably the best place in the world to find recycled, reused, free (or insanely cheap) stuff. So before you hitch a ride to Wal-Mart, here are a few places to get to know...
Final Words of Advice
August 26, 2010
During Orientation and the first few days of class, remember: relax. Awkwardness is diffused when neither person is more savvy than the other--and you will all be equally clueless, I assure you. (And you MUST bring some kind of academic planner!)
Graying
August 26, 2010
Thoughts on a tough summer job, watching my friends graduate from a remove, and feeling old.
Intro/Retrospective
August 26, 2010
The shirt didn't really serve its purpose... Nevertheless, the day got me thinking about my own Freshman Orientation.
Hey Transfers!
August 25, 2010
The transfer hall is this great jumping-off place. It's where new students that have attended another college can come get their bearings together and not feel like they are alone with their war-stories of places that didn't fit them.
Facing the Facebook Facts
August 25, 2010
Facebook isn't how college will be, but it'll still be your one of your favorite procrastination devices when you get there.
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