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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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Flexing the Reporting Muscles: Jenna Gyimesi ’19
March 23, 2020
As a graduate student at the Columbia University School of Journalism, Gyimesi is gaining experience in reporting and news production by working in the field.
Exploring Gap Year Options Before Medical School: Joy Udoh ’19
March 18, 2020
A neuroscience major, Joy Udoh ’19 is working as a patient care coordinator and gaining experience in different specialties.
Advocating for Undocumented Immigrants: Joanne Lee ’15
March 16, 2020
An English major at Oberlin, Lee discovered her calling to be an immigration attorney at Yale Law School.
A Conversation with Max Cohn ’14, Comedy Writer
March 13, 2020
As a writer for Comedy Central’ s brand creative department, Max Cohn is the mastermind of campaigns and promotional copy for shows like South Park and The Daily Show.
Energy Research at the Federal Reserve: Emma Marshall ’18
March 6, 2020
An honors economics student, Emma Marshall is working alongside economists and fellow research analysts at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
A Conversation with Aaron Wolf ’11, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University
February 24, 2020
Wolf has focused his research on Neanderthal DNA and how it is distributed across global populations.
Educator in Death Valley National Park: Marcus Hill ’19
February 21, 2020
Geology graduate Marcus Hill is working alongside seasoned park rangers to run education programs for elementary school students. As one of the few geologists on staff, he’s discovering that visitors are excited to learn about rocks from someone who spent the last four years working with rocks.
No Time Like Ngo Time
January 8, 2020
In four short years at Oberlin College, Alex Ngo set his course for a life in music.
Anna Gerrits ’15: From Geochemistry to Renewable Energy
January 7, 2020
A geology and religion double major, Gerrits recently earned a master of science degree at Boston College.
Sounds of Science
October 3, 2019
Electroacoustic artist Eli Stine ’14 returns to teach and create at Oberlin.
Postgrad Research at the FDA: Gabby Walsh ’18
June 26, 2019
Biology and biochemistry graduate Gabby Walsh ’18 is working as a postbaccalaureate fellow at the Food and Drug Administration.
History to Consulting: Samir Husain ’18
June 24, 2019
History graduate Samir Husain ’18 is working as an associate consultant at Maryville Consulting Group.
