Oberlin Blogs

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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  • On Rejection

    John West

    In this post: rejection letters, romantic rejection, my petty impulses, The Kenyon Review, and children's publishing.

  • Wandering around Tigre

    Chris Gollmar

    A couple days ago, I decided that I would take advantage of all of the free time I have on my hands and set out to Tigre, a city located in the delta of the Paraná River, a half-hour train ride from downtown Buenos Aires. I got lost exploring the island, but it was worth it.
  • Color theory

    Megan Emberton

    I don't think I'll ever be ready for winter. Each year, it seems to catch me by surprise.
  • Like a College Visit with Less Clothing

    Daniel Tam-Claiborne

    Over this past weekend, I decided to make a trip out to Tufts University in Medford, MA to see a group of friends perform in a Burlesque Troupe that they helped to found on campus. Little did I know that I would get the added bonus of recreating the lore of my junior year college trips.

  • This is me, in a nutshell.

    Amber Walker

    Since you are here, I assume you are considering Oberlin as one of your college choices...good job!

    About me (the basics)
    *I'm a second year
    *African American Studies and Econ are what I focus my brain