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November 3, 2019
I have met some amazing folks.
October 31, 2019
I still think it’s remarkable that it's possible to take a leaf that I held in my hand, and get to a point where I can know the exact genetic sequence that lies deep in the nucleus of the plant cells.
October 30, 2019
A small part of me was pretty nervous for when I would encounter what I didn’t know.
October 29, 2019
The atmosphere of a school is more than just academics—it is made up of those tiny, everyday interactions and observations that define one’s relation to a place.
October 28, 2019
I did not necessarily choose Oberlin, but rather Oberlin chose me.
October 28, 2019
I am very far from home.
October 27, 2019
Very recently, I have been taking strides to make more friends, not acquaintances.
October 26, 2019
Fall break came around at the perfect time.
October 18, 2019
I’ve only been here a month, and I already know it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.
October 18, 2019
I happen to have a doppelgänger. Her name is Rosa, she is 17, and we share 50 percent of our DNA. Last weekend, she came to Oberlin. That’s right, my (taller) younger sister visited me to see my big girl college life.