Tanya Aydelott
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Circles in Time and Travel: a Reflection
The universe has funny ways of inviting us to reconnect with ourselves, especially when we're far from home.
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All Roads Lead to Oberlin: A Guide
All Roads gives you a lot to pack into one day. Here are a few suggestions for navigating the program!
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Coming Home: A Reflection on International Travel
So if studying in the US is just one of many options for international students, and the liberal arts is a subset of those options, and Oberlin is an even smaller choice within those already narrow decision frameworks... Well, why do I do what I do?
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Interview Bingo!
It's interview season! Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you walk into your college interview.
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GUEST POST: Amanda on the Oberlin Social Dance Scene
Amanda leads you through the social dance opportunities at Oberlin!
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GUEST POST: Matt's Guide to Jazz at Oberlin
With the help of a new friend, Matt presents his guide to jazz at Oberlin!
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GUEST POST: Sam's take on what makes an Obie an Obie
Sam, a varsity athlete, reflects on what drew him to Oberlin, and what he sees as a unifying quality of Obies across the board.
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GUEST POST: Caitrin's Dos and Don'ts for the Oberlin Winter
Caitrin's winter survival guide: make yourself some hot chocolate and read up!
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GUEST POST: Chul & Sarah's Nap Blog
Working your way up to professional napper status? Chul and Sarah tell you where to catch your midday Zzzzzs!
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A Few Thoughts on the Waitlist
The waitlist is exactly what it sounds like: a wait. And you can make that waiting useful.
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QuestBridge: What's Next?
On December 3rd, we will host a virtual informational session for QuestBridge applicants considering the next steps in their application process.
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Top 5 Emailed Questions from International Students
In the lead-up to our Early Decision deadline, I wanted to address some of the frequently asked questions we get from international students.
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GUEST POST: Business Bike Travel: Two wheels and a dream
Guest Blogger Kris Surovjak details how she reduced her environmental impact during this fall's travel season by renting a bike and biking across the Pacific Northwest.
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Presenting the Fall 2014 Virtual Panels!
This fall, we're hosting four separate virtual panels on the Oberlin student experience so you learn directly from current students what it means to be an Obie!
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Keep Reaching
The lead-up to May 1st is preparation for home-building. The next four years, wherever they may take you, are about solidifying that fit and that feeling of belonging.
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The Short Essay: A 200 Word Challenge
Intention is important to me as a reader, and nothing clues me in to that as much as your Extracurricular Activity essay.
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On the Liberal Arts
And then, in unison: "What we want to know is, what is the value of a liberal arts degree?"
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The Eve of Travel Season
The admissions process can feel like it is never-ending, but I love the adventure of it: next year, who knows where you'll be and who your best friends will be, and which clubs you'll have joined or founded?