Oberlin Blogs

Summer feels like a long time ago but was only a few months back.

A few things that are super important to learn before you arrive in the United States.

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.

I am very far from home.

I’ve only been here a month, and I already know it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.

My shifting thoughts over the last two weeks, with an eye to the coming admissions cycle.

The universe has funny ways of inviting us to reconnect with ourselves, especially when we're far from home.

So if studying in the US is just one of many options for international students, and the liberal arts is a subset of those options, and Oberlin is an even smaller choice within those already narrow decision frameworks... Well, why do I do what I do?

So instead of me studying, why don't I analyse these essays for your entertainment?

In the lead-up to our Early Decision deadline, I wanted to address some of the frequently asked questions we get from international students.

This fall, we're hosting four separate virtual panels on the Oberlin student experience so you learn directly from current students what it means to be an Obie!

Everyone has an Oberlin story, and I think the variety between them really gives you a sense of the kind of student body we represent here at Oberlin. So here's mine.