Oberlin Blogs
Claire O’Brocta ’23
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My Path to Environmental Studies (and why I recommend it to double-degrees!)
December 9, 2022
I was set on being a computer science major, but I'm glad I kept an open mind.
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Blog Lookback: First Year
November 13, 2022
Revisiting and responding to the blogs I wrote when I was a freshman.
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Double-Degree Exco Experiences
November 22, 2021
Even with my intense schedule, I've been able to take (and teach!) several Excos.
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Hardhats, Hairnets, and Horoscopes
October 17, 2021
I didn't take classes this summer, but living in Oberlin provided me with many opportunities regardless.
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Random Roommates
February 7, 2021
In six semesters, I've lived with five different people. Going in, I knew none of them.
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A September Saturday in Oberlin
September 12, 2020
A walk through a Saturday on campus, including shopping, Art Rental, a campus job, schoolwork, cooking, and spending time with friends.
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Quarantendies
May 18, 2020
The thrilling and much-awaited sequel to Tendies Night. Welcome to the Tendolution.
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Midways and Electrophonics
March 17, 2020
Some of the concerts I've gotten to participate in during my first two years as a TIMARA major!
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Away Game: The Super Bowl at Oberlin
March 2, 2020
Celebrating the Super Bowl is a different experience at Oberlin than it is in my hometown, but it's still lots of fun.
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Winter Term, or lack thereof
January 29, 2020
This year I had my second chance to do a project for Winter Term, and I didn't take it.
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Co-op Thursday
December 8, 2019
Every Thursday this semester, I've cooked and cleaned for my co-op. Here's a little bit about what that's like!
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Registering for Classes
November 16, 2019
A guide to registration, one of the more stressful Oberlin experiences.
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Changes
October 5, 2019
The first month of my second year of college has been full of many new and exciting things.
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Summer Life as an Oberlin Student
July 9, 2019
A collection of firsthand accounts on how rising second-years spend their summers, and why everyone is excited to go back to Oberlin in the Fall!
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Moving Out: A Reflection On My First-Year Dorm
May 18, 2019
An overview of what living in Kahn is like and why I'm going to miss it.
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February in Oberlin
February 27, 2019
The story of the tour and audition that got me here today.
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Pre-Winter Term Excitement!
December 25, 2018
The possibilities for a project are virtually limitless.