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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 am very far from home.
October 28, 2019
I did not necessarily choose Oberlin, but rather Oberlin chose me.
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 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.
October 18, 2019
I’ve only been here a month, and I already know it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.
October 17, 2019
It may not be easy to deal with, but it’s the life that every single Oberlin athlete chose!
October 5, 2019
The first month of my second year of college has been full of many new and exciting things.
September 30, 2019
Homecoming weekend at Oberlin is one of my favorite times of the year.