Oberlin Blogs

Advice to high school seniors still making a decision on where to go to college.

Not as cheesy as a Netflix romcom.

How Oberlin became my not-so-obvious best choice school.

Brought to you in three parts.

The story of how I came to Oberlin.

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

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

If you had told a wee 16-year-old Ruth that she would be moving to a small town surrounded by a LOT of corn in just two short years, I would not have believed you, not even for a hot second.

Hint: it involves tap dancing.

My Oberlin waitlist experience.

I wanted to write a letter to myself that would've helped me out when I found out I got into Oberlin. Prospective students, whether you get into Oberlin or not, I know you'll find a place that feels right for you. Sending you all love and good energy!

The waitlist is exactly what it sounds like: a wait. And you can make that waiting useful.