Oberlin Blogs

"You haven't written your application essays yet? Well get crackin'!" --A Pamphlet on applying to (not too many!) Colleges; Plus, a few modest Examples are included for the perusal of the curious Reader.

Some answers about who should write yours, what forms to use, and all that fun stuff.

There are a few differences between the liberal arts colleges and fish markets, though. Liberal arts colleges generally smell better, for instance.

What's the point of that extra application essay, and what should you write?

In this post: the Montreal International Recorder Competition, recorders that look like plumbing, apocryphal stories, adorable taxi drivers, the death of punk, and Glenn Beck killing a frog.

Once upon a time (specifically, January 14th, 2006), I was a more-confused-than-usual high school senior applying to Oberlin.

I headed to a small coffee shop and discovered that it really is an Obie world after all.

I love being a tour guide. The job is to share what you love while walking backwards, connecting with people from across the country and the world. What's more rewarding than that?

"You know," one of them said, "Chewbacca is the only one in his family with a normal name."

Is it worth visiting Oberlin over the summer?

Does being a double degree student make you less of a musician? Less of a scholar?

As I am employed as a tour guide, admissions intern, and creative writing intern, "All Roads" is pretty busy for me. Besides tours, info sessions, and panels, I saw Reefer Madness, sunbathed, and contra danced.