Hannah
Gordon
Majors:
environmental studies and psychology
Hi
all! My name is Hannah and IÕm from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Oberlin has provided
me with the opportunity to combine knowledge from my majors to conduct research
in environmental psychology with a professor for credit. Feel free to ask me
any questions about either of these fields, or how to get involved in research sooner
than later during your time here at Oberlin.
At
acronym-intensive Oberlin, I am part the OCET, OCDT, OCOC, and IYS. The first
two are the Oberlin
College Equestrian Team and Oberlin College Dressage Team. I have been on
one or both of these teams during my time at Oberlin. Both are a great way for
any skill level rider to take lessons, compete, or both. IÕm also a member of
the Oberlin College Outing Club.
I really enjoy hiking, camping, and being outside.
I
also lead trips around the country during fall and spring break through Immerse Yourself in Service (IYS). Through
IYS I have been to New Orleans (twice), Waveland, Mississippi, and Kentucky, to
build houses, plant vegetable gardens, construct a grape vineyard, and much
more. If you want to know more about any of these acronyms, please let me know.
When
IÕm not involved with one of these activities, IÕm likely sitting outside with
friends, watching funny movies, cheering on sports teams, or biking. I also
love all farm animals, bees, road trips, 90s music, plants, hot cocoa, and
super fun games.
Short List Of Favorites
Local Cuisine:
Tacos from Agave. Where else can you get sweet potatoes on your Mexican food?
Or, any baked good from Oberlin Market.
Favorite Author:
Bill Bryson is one hilarious travel writer.
Favorite Under-advertised Resource at Oberlin: Recycled Products Co-op. This is a great
way to find all of the school supplies you will ever need for free and be able
to recycle your old half-used notebooks and binders. Also IYS is a great
opportunity to have fun over breaks, get to meet new people, and do community
service.
Favorite First-Year Courses
GEOL
120: EarthÕs Environments. All of the professors in this department are great.
This class also allows you to go on some interesting geological field trips in
the area that you may want to return to later.
PSYC
100: The Study of Behavior. A good introduction to the discipline that will allow
you to take Social Psychology (PSYC 218) in the spring.