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February 20, 2016
In a way, I'm glad I didn't get what I wanted right away last semester. I ended up getting to see more of Oberlin outside of my "expected" path.
February 16, 2016
It's been awhile since I walked you through a day or a week in the life. So let's do that! This is a particularly bustling one as the first weeks back are full of things to do, people to see, and the dreaded Add/Drop.
December 24, 2015
After a very busy semester, I learn that maybe I can't do it all.
December 16, 2015
If you plan on taking a language in college with the goal of at least conversational proficiency, congratulations!
November 18, 2015
The post in which I reveal that I have no idea why I'm a psych major.
November 17, 2015
To some, declaring their major is a huge ordeal. For me, it was just signing a form.
November 10, 2015
Why my choice of major isn't just academic - it's personal.
October 23, 2015
On reading, writing, arithmetic, and interviewing strangers in Chinese.
October 21, 2015
These past two months have really flown by--I think it's appropriate to offer a bit of reflection.
April 7, 2015
We look at our courses and try to figure out if we're living in the "real world."
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?"
March 14, 2015
A semi-demi-hemi-comprehensive guide to College music opportunities.