Oberlin Blogs

There are a variety of questions tour guides get from prospective students applying to the college, but who are interested in pursuing music through the conservatory, but they all come down to the same thing: how involved can I be in the conservatory as a college student?

I come up with a list of what I'm thankful for, and realize I might have inadvertently redefined "home."

On December 3rd, we will host a virtual informational session for QuestBridge applicants considering the next steps in their application process.

I want to help people solve their problems, not corporations.

Let's talk about the weather - won't this be exciting?!

This one goes out to all the nervous prospies out there - it is all going to work out fine.

*Disclaimer: I know very little about bears. But I do know a lot about Oberlin students.

In which Brendan reveals his greatest talent (Bop-It) and Frances shares her favorite inspirational quote.

I had a truly wonderful fall break. And all because I learned the following nugget of information: Oberlin's Outings Club sponsors camping excursions during the fall and spring breaks.

Thinking that ten years of "pre-professional" training prepares you to choreograph a three-minute contemporary solo is kind of like spending years reading Shakespeare and then being told to whip up a novel with some magical realism.

"So what do you do on the weekends?"

In the lead-up to our Early Decision deadline, I wanted to address some of the frequently asked questions we get from international students.