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May 27, 2020
This year Oberlin couldn’t host All Roads. Instead, the college did something really clever, if I do say so myself.
April 8, 2020
I love El Paso and will always miss home, but leaving Texas is one of the best decisions (if not the absolute best) that I’ve ever made.
December 15, 2019
This story is for the students who aren’t sure whether they’ll fit in.
November 15, 2019
Every few weekends, I see prospies walking with their hosts back to their dorms and I can’t help but feel excited for them.
November 8, 2019
The admissions staff are all really friendly and were more than willing to let me tag along to show you guys how an Oberlin tour works.
April 22, 2019
I chose Oberlin when I was 10 years old, but I didn't commit until after I applied a second time while living abroad on my gap year. All Roads Lead to Oberlin, but my road was extra long.
April 18, 2019
You’ve just been accepted to Oberlin. You’re just not sure if you want to come. Now what?
April 17, 2019
Advice to high school seniors still making a decision on where to go to college.
February 27, 2019
The story of the tour and audition that got me here today.
February 10, 2019
It is now February, and you know what that means: I get free donuts on Saturday mornings.
December 4, 2018
My list of advice for these two weeks while you are waiting for the decision to come.
April 3, 2018
How Oberlin became my not-so-obvious best choice school.