Oberlin Blogs

I conducted an interview with two of my classmates, dear friends, and Oberlin transfer students.

...and why it might be right for you too.

It's crunch time for college acceptances--a time I remember all too well. As someone who took forever to finally pick a school, here's a few reasons why I knew Oberlin would be the best fit.

At the end of the day, I chose Oberlin and Division III because it gave me the chance to become more than just an athlete.

Now that I’m almost midway through my final semester at Oberlin, I figure now is as good a time as any to answer the age-old question of the Oberlin bloggers: why Oberlin?

A guide to planning your visit to Oberlin.

I decided to come to Oberlin because I wanted more music in my life. I ended up singing bass in the Obertones, Oberlin's only men's and non-binary a cappella group. I regret nothing.

I decided to interview 4 conservatory students of different majors and years, to reflect on why they chose Oberlin and what they’ve been up to since coming here!

Reflections on the college decisions I've made and have yet to make. 

My first visit to Oberlin, and what I learned — namely, to prepare for all kinds of weather (among other things).

Wondering what the adjustment will be like from a public high school to a highly-ranked conservatory? Here's a bit of insight into my journey with this transition!

The MVP program invites multi-cultural students of different backgrounds--low-income, first-generation, and students of color--to fully immerse themselves in the Oberlin lifestyle.

That is the question. Or, it was... a few years ago.