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September 5, 2010
College is not practice like high school is practice.
Back to school
September 5, 2010
In the admissions office, we particularly enjoy seeing all the new students arrive on campus because we have played such an important role in selecting the incoming class.
Week one: no classes and already behind?
September 5, 2010
I thought I would have a pretty relaxing week, during which I could do things like unpack, hang up posters, and read all the YA novels that are still on my 'to read' list. That's not what's happened.
Freshman Year! The Musical
September 4, 2010
thoughts on being back here + songs for the deliriums and doldrums of freshman year
Brief Thoughts on Orientation
September 2, 2010
I spent most of orientation waiting for it to be over.
Come to Oberlin, get free stuff.
August 28, 2010
Oberlin is probably the best place in the world to find recycled, reused, free (or insanely cheap) stuff. So before you hitch a ride to Wal-Mart, here are a few places to get to know...
Final Words of Advice
August 26, 2010
During Orientation and the first few days of class, remember: relax. Awkwardness is diffused when neither person is more savvy than the other--and you will all be equally clueless, I assure you. (And you MUST bring some kind of academic planner!)
Graying
August 26, 2010
Thoughts on a tough summer job, watching my friends graduate from a remove, and feeling old.
Intro/Retrospective
August 26, 2010
The shirt didn't really serve its purpose... Nevertheless, the day got me thinking about my own Freshman Orientation.
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