Oberlin Blogs

There is no way I can do the 100 things I need to do without taking care of myself first.

While, of course, depending on your major and interests, you could read wildly different books than what I’ve included here, I still hope this list is interesting and gives you a snapshot into what one Oberlin student reads over the course of a semester!

Some methods to the madness.

Even before I decided on Oberlin, I knew that I wanted to go to a college that had a radio station to fulfill my lifetime project of making everyone listen to the music that I like.

Need some advice on writing your college essay? Look no further...

A general introduction to the lay of the land.

Being the unnecessarily ambitious person that I am, a third of the way to Elyria I decided I’d bike there, get lunch, and come back.

Having a bike at Oberlin will turn your whole day around.

Patience with a sense of urgency.

Time doesn’t wait around for anyone.

Multi serves as an important identity-based organization on campus.

Steps back before moving forward.