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On teaching the fencing ExCo
Alex Edwards ’12
“I learned that teaching an ExCo is about more than just talking at the students and expecting them to learn - it’s about listening and attempting to modify each aspect of the class to fit the...
On teaching experimental typography
Christopher Gollmar ’10
“It’s esoteric, I guess, this interest of mine, but Oberlin is the kind of place where esoteric interests tend to flourish.”
On the Slam Poetry ExCo
Kelsey Atkinson ’12
“I was thrilled that I found an ExCo that so closely suited my interests and motivated me to keep writing, revising, and sharing my poems.”
On teaching an ExCo on Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment
Lauren Crawford ’16
“I realized I needed to create a space where I could discuss many issues present in contemporary Christian theology with only my peers.”
On the ExCo Program
Netta Rappaport ’12
“What other place allows any undergrad student with a decent idea to create and teach their own course?”
On teaching the Planet Earth ExCo
Sarah Fries ’12
“Most students at Oberlin are conscious of environmental pollution and the rapid depletion of resources. I wanted to tap into that awareness and help it manifest.”