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April 11, 2019
To all my prospective English majors out there, this article is for YOU!
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A Sunny Afternoon in Oberlin
April 8, 2019
I thought I’d briefly take you along through my sunny day in Oberlin, to give you a sense of how Obies like to relax and get some much-needed Vitamin D.
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Second Semester, So Far
April 2, 2019
In which a surprisingly successful Add/Drop leads to some great new classes
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Grateful for Oberlin: ExCos
April 2, 2019
As my time at Oberlin comes to a close, I wanted to start a new weekly blog series (which I’ll stick to!) in which I outline some of the things I’ve been most grateful for at Oberlin. Let’s start with ExCos.
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In Which I Spend 6 Days in the Woods: Part 2
April 1, 2019
This past week, I found myself in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in southern Kentucky.
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Lessons in Leadership, From the Captain's Chair
April 1, 2019
These lessons in leadership have been enormously impactful in helping me understand that I do not always need to be in control.
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Genuine Joy
March 31, 2019
As I get closer to graduation, I'm feeling extra thankful for my experience as a writer on the Oberlin Blogs.
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Flight Thoughts
March 31, 2019
I’m currently writing this piece while I’m on a flight from Dallas to Cleveland.
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My Mom Came to Visit: An Oberlin Parent's Perspective
March 20, 2019
There is something so special and fun about showing off your college life to your family members.
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A case for mental practicing: How Oberlin taught me the power of mindful practice
March 16, 2019
When I was in high school I didn’t know mental practicing was even a thing.
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