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Parents and Family Weekend!

November 11, 2014

Tom Cline

My family comes to Oberlin and my pug does not, I take my mom and brother to a co-op lunch and my brother to the 'Sco, and I visit Slow Train four times in a single weekend.

New York, New York vs Oberlin, Ohio

November 10, 2014

Molly Gorin

I looked back at my parents, checking in that it was ok to talk to strangers. They conceded with their eyes that as long as I was in Ohio it was also fine to get into windowless vans and take candy from old women in tall pointed hats.

Downtown

July 8, 2014

Griff Radulski

A highly opinionated tour of Oberlin's main drag. With lovely pictures by Ma'ayan!

FAQ for Incoming First Years

June 19, 2013

Dara Lehrer

Do you have the pre-orientation jitters? Are you at all anxious to leave home and come live in a place you've probably never spent a formidable amount of time at before? Do not fear! I am here to try and alleviate some of that anxiety.

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