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Dreams to Vision

Alexandria Cunningham
August 9, 2015
Oberlin is full of visionaries but how does all that happen? Where did these folks start? Can that be me too?! Let's talk about it!

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Emily Wilkerson
July 25, 2015
In my last entry for the Oberlin blogs, I look forward to my next adventure, look back at who I was before coming to Oberlin, and maybe learn a lesson in-between.

Second Semester Seniordom

Emily Wilkerson
March 25, 2015
In my classes I'm writing, reading, listening, watching, and learning learning learning. Outside of them I'm tackling that most dreaded question, "what are you doing next year?"

Senioritis

Simbarashe Runyowa
November 30, 2014
At this point in my college career, perspective is really important. What really matters, in the larger scheme of things? Sometimes, it has to be about self-preservation.

Summer!

Ben Reid
August 30, 2014
My summer in New York that included work, friends, family, and Beyonce.

Four Years of Writing

Alicia Smith
August 22, 2014
So I asked myself, when did I genuinely enjoy what I was doing? The answer: while studying sociology at Oberlin.

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