Oberlin is a very musical and artistic campus -- there is always something to go to or do on the weekends and even weekdays. There is a lot of work and studying is very important to the students, but like any college campus the students make time for fun. Difficult to get off campus but the downtown is very nice.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Spend an overnight and get in touch with someone who is currently at the school.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Very rigorous but always fun learning.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
(based on Freshman dorm) If you're a first year, apply to live in Kahn. Newest and nicest dorm. Dascomb is a nice location, Barrows is gross and far away. Co-op system is very affordable and the language houses are also a draw.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Ask someone about the co-op system -- sometimes a hit or miss but always affordable. I've been happily fed here.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go to one out of a million musical events, plays, sports games, poetry slams, parties, jam out with people.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Socially, very diverse and totally different than any other college. However, I feel that if I hadn't gotten a huge scholarship I would not have gone here. Not needs blind but does cover 100% of demonstrated need which is very helpful IF you can get in despite being a low-income student.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Giant rocks around campus that anyone can decorate.
Naked run in the library right before finals. (optional obviously)
Lots of music and arts.
Albino squirrel (Unofficial) mascot
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Open and accepting and willing to listen and learn. Oberlin is fairly diverse in terms of gender identity and sexual orientation.
Oberlin is a very musical and artistic campus -- there is always something to go to or do on the weekends and even weekdays. There is a lot of work and studying is very important to the students, but like any college campus the students make time for fun. Difficult to get off campus but the downtown is very nice.
Spend an overnight and get in touch with someone who is currently at the school.
Very rigorous but always fun learning.
(based on Freshman dorm) If you're a first year, apply to live in Kahn. Newest and nicest dorm. Dascomb is a nice location, Barrows is gross and far away. Co-op system is very affordable and the language houses are also a draw.
Ask someone about the co-op system -- sometimes a hit or miss but always affordable. I've been happily fed here.
Go to one out of a million musical events, plays, sports games, poetry slams, parties, jam out with people.
Socially, very diverse and totally different than any other college. However, I feel that if I hadn't gotten a huge scholarship I would not have gone here. Not needs blind but does cover 100% of demonstrated need which is very helpful IF you can get in despite being a low-income student.
Giant rocks around campus that anyone can decorate. Naked run in the library right before finals. (optional obviously) Lots of music and arts. Albino squirrel (Unofficial) mascot
Open and accepting and willing to listen and learn. Oberlin is fairly diverse in terms of gender identity and sexual orientation.
none!