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Redefining Value In a College Major

March 9, 2014

Alexandria Cunningham

What is the value of a liberal arts degree? What does my Oberlin degree say about me post-graduation? Am I the only one thinking about these things?! Let's talk about what it means to find value in your college major on your own terms.

The Mellon Dive

February 22, 2014

Alexandria Cunningham

Research at Oberlin is a truly unique opportunity and starts with our own personal journey. Well, here goes mine. Let's go on a Mellon Dive.

On Being Back: Part II

November 24, 2013

Karalyn Grimes

So my semester has started. We're well into classes, and I'm mostly enthralled. I have returned to reflecting on what my life is becoming being back here. Naturally I am swamped this semester. And in being swamped, and thinking about all of these things I am doing, I start analyzing my tasks and asking myself a lot of questions.

The Eve of Travel Season

October 23, 2013

Tanya Aydelott

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?

Blogger Sense

October 23, 2013

Ma'ayan Plaut

It's like a spidey sense, but way way better. Because there are less legs and/or radioactive superhero features (though, no lies, that last one would be awesome).

March 4th, cont.

September 8, 2013

Ida Hoequist

A reminder: solidarity and closure are mutually exclusive. Even when you have a lot of other stuff going on.

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