Most recent posts
The Do's and Don'ts of Orientation
My tips for making orientation more than just one long info session.My "Must Have" College Items List
Things you should consider buying before or after you arrive to/in Oberlin.Your Orientation Checklist
Boiling down the orientation guide to a list of essential actions. Get your walking shoes ready, tune in your ears, and prepare yourselves for the first week of your next four/five years.Coming Home, Summer Theater Adventures, and Org Charts
A three-part odyssey chronicling my adventures through children's theater, with sappiness and colorful org charts.
GUEST POST: The Lost Shops of Oberlin
Eoin looks back at the Oberlin of his childhood.
Summer, Sign Language, Stress, and Death.
How death interrupted my summer and an explanation of why I don't avoid stress.GUEST POST: Amanda on the Oberlin Social Dance Scene
Amanda leads you through the social dance opportunities at Oberlin!
Looking Forward, Looking Back
In my last entry for the Oberlin blogs, I look forward to my next adventure, look back at who I was before coming to Oberlin, and maybe learn a lesson in-between.
GUEST POST: Matt's Guide to Jazz at Oberlin
With the help of a new friend, Matt presents his guide to jazz at Oberlin!
Up in the Mountains
We spent an excellent two days climbing and talking and swimming and snacking, while I claimed again and again that the walking was light and the backpack wasn't too fast, or something along those lines.GUEST POST: Sam's take on what makes an Obie an Obie
Sam, a varsity athlete, reflects on what drew him to Oberlin, and what he sees as a unifying quality of Obies across the board.