The Oberlin blogs are produced by a team of current students, faculty, and staff who offer a variety of unfiltered perspectives about the Oberlin experience. We encourage you to interact with us as we explore Oberlin and document our adventures.
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September 28, 2020
This is the story of how I found myself amongst the cornfields of Ohio, two miles from an alpaca farm.

August 25, 2020
Throughout this year, I have learned a lot about the college selection process.

August 12, 2020
You should pick a college that will help you become the person you want to be in four years.

October 28, 2019
I did not necessarily choose Oberlin, but rather Oberlin chose me.

April 17, 2019
Advice to high school seniors still making a decision on where to go to college.

November 12, 2018
Not as cheesy as a Netflix romcom.

April 3, 2018
How Oberlin became my not-so-obvious best choice school.



March 23, 2018
I would not be the same anywhere else. And I’m not sure I would want to be anyone else.

November 3, 2017
How does a young brother like myself get to Oberlin? More importantly, why?