Ben Smith ’24

A farewell and a new start.

This is going to be really earnest.

And it was the best Winter Term yet.

[insert unabashed self-promotion here]

Let’s talk about Oberlin’s motto.

Gripes from a grumpy senior pre-December 1st.

A flashback from a senior’s first semester.

Where to do it at Oberlin.

A blog I never thought I’d write.

and here are some thoughts.

With some perspective.

Thoughts from a chapter now closed.

3 Changes.

Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs.

I’m beginning my semester abroad in South Korea.

Otherwise known as: I’ve finished my juries at Oberlin.

Part 4 in a series in which I delve into my ongoing experience as a conservatory student who is considering pursuing a double degree or a minor in East Asian studies.

A summation of my past four months.

Follow me on a non-traditional path to a summer music festival.

Some methods to the madness.

Acclimating to what was once normal.

Part 3 in a series in which I delve into my on-going experience as a conservatory student who is considering pursuing a double-degree or a minor in East Asian Studies.

Ft. a passion project.

Ft. art and retail therapy.

From: First-Year College Ben

Some solace for those who have found themselves on a waitlist from someone who has been there.

A list of things I didn’t think I’d need and can’t guarantee you will either.

Part 2 in a series in which I delve into my on-going experience as a conservatory student who is considering pursuing a double-degree or a minor in East Asian Studies.

Here is what gets me through my day.

What I’ve learned and why I’m thankful for this semester.

Part 1 in a series in which I delve into my ongoing experience as a conservatory student who is considering pursuing a double-degree or a minor in East Asian studies.

... and to unexpected setbacks in the first week of classes.