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After Oberlin
What lies ahead for Oberlin graduates? They’ve risen to the challenge of rigorous academics, they’ve pursued their passions and taken advantage of real-world experience, and now they’re ready to forge their own paths.
Follow recent grads as they land in highly coveted positions and career-making internships and graduate programs.
Beyond the Writing Center: Abbie Patchen ’24
Abbie Patchen ’24 is a Juris Doctor (JD) candidate at the University of North Carolina School of Law. While at Oberlin, Abbie pursued a minor in Writing & Communication, and was involved with the Writing Associates program, where students assist their peers through writing advice and tutoring. Recently, her work was published within the scholarly publishing collaborative WAC Clearinghouse — work that began as an assignment for Teaching and Tutoring Writing Across the Disciplines, taught by Professor of Writing and Communication Laurie Hovell McMillin. Here, she reflects on how her Oberlin courses and professors shaped her approach to learning and writing.
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From Baseball to the Big Screen: Blaise Dolcemaschio ’16 Is Doing It All
August 15, 2018
Blaise Dolcemaschio ’16 brings the ethos and diligence of an Oberlin student athlete to his new job at Warner Bros. Studio.
Japanese Language and Lacrosse
July 20, 2018
A love of Japanese culture and language led Kinori Rosnow ’17 to live, work, and play lacrosse in Japan.
Singer Turned Lab Manager
July 19, 2018
Elayne Zhou ’18, a psychology major and Hispanic studies minor at Oberlin, wants to make the world a better place by encouraging people to take seriously the importance of mental health.
From Peer Listener to Case Worker
July 18, 2018
A double major in sociology and psychology at Oberlin, Stanek transformed her personal interests into the beginning of a career.
Milena Williamson ’17 Takes Ownership of the Word ‘Poet’
July 12, 2018
A double major in creative writing and English, Williamson was selected for this spring’s Poetry Ireland Introductions Series and received an award for emerging poets in Ireland.
Bringing Science to Life Through Journalism
June 19, 2018
A love of the sciences, paired with a stint at the Oberlin College Library, led Dyani Sabin to a career in science journalism.
Opera Singer Kathryn Leemhuis ’05 Reflects on Her Oberlin Advantage
June 4, 2018
Accomplished mezzo-soprano serves as guest faculty at Summer Vocal Academy, performs June 15.
Homegrown Scientist
March 26, 2018
Being in the presence of a Nobel laureate, a baby alligator, and like-minded researchers helped solidify Naviya Schuster-Little’s decision to apply to graduate school over medical school.
From Public Service to Public Radio
March 19, 2018
A dedicated Bonner Scholar, Anthony Moaton ’17 finds an unexpected calling as a journalism fellow for an NPR affiliate in New Haven, Connecticut.
Researching Treatments for Adolescent Eating Disorders
February 28, 2018
A strong relationship with her mentor and field experience in college helped Alexa L’Insalata ’17 land her ideal first job as a clinical research coordinator for Stanford University’s Eating Disorders Research Program.
Returning to Campus with New Perspective
December 11, 2017
Fulbright winner Taiyo Scanlon-Kimura ’15 traveled to Japan for 10 months to study sustainability and local food systems as drivers of rural economies and communities.
Sparking Interest in Sexual Health Education
November 29, 2017
Just a few months after graduating, Tory Sparks ’17 has landed her dream job as a community outreach educator with Planned Parenthood. She’s stationed in the organization’s Washtenaw County location in Michigan, where she works with high schoolers.
