Oberlin Blogs

My on-campus intensive practice winter term project was just what I needed as a music performance major. It was nice to have so much time to devote solely to piano practice; other music schools and conservatories don't have this opportunity.

Part 2 of my productivity reflection for Winter Term.

I've spent the last three weeks in California traveling down the coast and then back up again. My project has been creating a chapbook of poetry. Suffice it to say, this has been the most incredible Winter Term.

fine food, janky elevators, comfortable communities, and lots and lots of cooperation

Finals are really tough. This is how I got through them.

December 18th being the day I came home. My feelings on winter term, David Bowie, and turning 20.

I've only attempted this daring stunt once before, and that quickly faded into obscurity. Before I started working on this story, the longest piece I had ever written for the screen was a teleplay of 40 pages or so. In comparison, feature-lengths are at least 90 pages, give or take, so I knew this project would keep me busy during my birthday month.

Winter Term is what you make it! For me, it's all about going out into the world and taking risks - and I love it.

The first part of my productivity reflection for Winter Term, a part of the year that feels ... well, different!

A few words for prospective conservatory students on how to succeed at your Oberlin audition.

Time marches on, circumstances change, and suddenly home isn't home anymore...

This winter break, I had the wonderful opportunity of being able to host my fellow Oberlin friend, Jenny, from China.