Oberlin Blogs

How I got used to eating dinner at 6 pm and other quirks about studying in the US.

For the second year in a row, I had the pleasure of traveling to India as part of our partnership with Next Genius.

A list of things I did and a list of things I would like to do if I could relive that summer once again.

Summer feels like a long time ago but was only a few months back. 

A few things that are super important to learn before you arrive in the United States.

The admissions staff are all really friendly and were more than willing to let me tag along to show you guys how an Oberlin tour works.

I am very far from home.

I’ve only been here a month, and I already know it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.

The universe has funny ways of inviting us to reconnect with ourselves, especially when we're far from home.

So if studying in the US is just one of many options for international students, and the liberal arts is a subset of those options, and Oberlin is an even smaller choice within those already narrow decision frameworks... Well, why do I do what I do?

So instead of me studying, why don't I analyse these essays for your entertainment?

In the lead-up to our Early Decision deadline, I wanted to address some of the frequently asked questions we get from international students.