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Clear filtersEarly decisions with an Ecuadorian Twist
October 16, 2008
To assure that we have great diversity when we are done with the final crafting of our international class and that we have also chosen the individual applicants who are most likely to thrive, we use a three-decision process for early decision applicants.
The Amish and Languages in America (and at Oberlin)
October 15, 2008
Last night I visited the United World College in Costa Rica and had the pleasure of speaking with a prospective student from Spain. Xiana is a native speaker, not of Spanish, but of Galacian. This got me thinking about differences in language diversity within countries.
CLE as an Airhub & Environmental Stuff at Oberlin
October 13, 2008
Environmentalism is probably the single most prominent cause on campus at the moment.
Planning Your Visit
October 11, 2008
To my delight, a prospie e-mailed me last week and asked if she could spend some time with me during her visit to Oberlin. We had a good time, but here's how to have an even better stay.
From High School to Oberlin to...Oberlin?
September 30, 2008
In which I chronicle my journey from prospie to student to admissions representative.
Woman who fell from the sky
September 29, 2008
The Storytelling Exco has been the pillar of my college experience -- performance on the outside and therapy on the inside.
Dining with family in London
September 29, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008 1:45 pm EST Somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean
Learning geography the hard way
September 26, 2008
Friday, September 26, 11:00 pm Islington, London, UK
I don't write my stuff anymore, I just kick it from my head.
September 25, 2008
Ratatat, playing at the Sco on Tuesday, was insane.
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