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August 10, 2009
In this post: two apologies, meta-blogging, Rust Belt aesthetics, an Oberlin vignette, pacts with readers, and overwrought prose.
Helpful Hintz, Yo!
August 5, 2009
There is no required reading for freshmen at Oberlin, but a quick flip through Lord of the Flies could be real helpful.
Admissions, from the in(tern)side
August 3, 2009
I have the unique perspective of having gone through two applications processes and now introducing new applicants to Oberlin, and so I want to give prospective students (or "prospies," as we fondly call you, in reference to our own nickname of "Obies") an idea of what it's like to visit Oberlin as a prospective student.
It's an Obie world after all
August 3, 2009
I headed to a small coffee shop and discovered that it really is an Obie world after all.
A Happy Medium
August 3, 2009
Sure, there are a few bloodthirsty, ambitious climbers at Oberlin, and a few deadbeats content to coast on their parents' funds, but the majority have found a healthy middle path.
China and the Oberlin Admission Process
August 3, 2009
We are aware of the general educational system in China and have tried to look at the whole picture of all of the students that apply.
More things that still hold true
August 2, 2009
It can't rain ALL the time, you're thinking, and that's quite true. It snows or hails by way of variety.
Tour Guide for Life
August 2, 2009
I love being a tour guide. The job is to share what you love while walking backwards, connecting with people from across the country and the world. What's more rewarding than that?
Diversity and Admissions
July 30, 2009
Diversity is not the result of any one or two students that we have at Oberlin, but rather the result of the integration of the unique perspectives of all of the students that we have on campus.
Sometimes I pretend to be a photographer
July 30, 2009
Sometimes, when I have just a bit of extra time on my hands, I take out my camera and see what interesting sights I can capture.
Recipes for Summertime, Part Three
July 26, 2009
These aren't secrets to getting into your dream college, I apologize. I don't think there is a formula for that. What I'm offering in the following post is an approach to making your application a solid representation of yourself.
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