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May 12, 2011
I picked it in part because I'm interested in the intersection between chemistry and archaeology and in part because mummies are very cool.
From Apathetic to Academic: Becoming a History Major
May 11, 2011
In which my life becomes embodied by History Major Heraldic Beast.
Midterm Report, Part Two
April 5, 2011
Now that I have gushed profusely about my morning classes, let me tell you that I am even more enthused about my afternoon classes. Brace yourself.
Midterm Report, Part One
April 1, 2011
In which I gush profusely about how my morning classes are going this semester.
Progress Report
March 10, 2011
Let's catch up. I've been shooting lasers, writing calligraphy, and eating fresh fish.
Tell me what you study and I'll tell you who you are
March 8, 2011
I've never liked the term "discipline" as a way to refer to what I teach and write about. It's harsh, forbidding, army-like. I much prefer to tell people that I work in a particular field --maybe because as a kid I wanted to be a farmer.
Some comments on the Creative Writing Major
March 6, 2011
That's probably the single biggest reason that I decided to major in creative writing as well as biochemistry. I wanted to have the chance to write and not feel guilty because I was supposed to be doing "real work."
Lost In Translation
February 27, 2011
There are themed residence halls and themed special meals...now introducing themed semesters!
Thursday
February 20, 2011
Sometimes there's so much going on in a twenty-four hour period that it seems like I should just talk about my day because it gives a hint as to what's happening every day at Oberlin.
My Final Schedule
February 11, 2011
It suddenly hit me that this is my last chance to take classes at Oberlin, ever, and there are so many classes that I haven't had the chance to take yet. This is a sobering thought, especially since I've also suddenly been hit by an overwhelming desire to understand everything .
Tales of a part-time student
February 11, 2011
The only academic part of my semester is honors. No classes, no ExCos, no nothin'. Theoretically, this should make my honors process much less stressful to endure.
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