College Overview: Oberlin

Oberlin: Unconventionally Attractive
Oberlin is not like high school, and that's a good thing. It's talkative, opinionated, quirky, liberal, and intense. People live in their heads -- they think about everything and sometimes too much (what we call "oberanalyzing"). Students not interested in having their ideas chalenged (this goes for Liberals as well as Conservatives), or who just want to slide by without getting involved (who just want a college degree) should steer clear. You will have your beliefs questioned -- not...

Oberlin: Great Community and Great People
I knew I wanted to go to a small school, and I really think I made the right choice. It's great to see faces you know as you walk around campus and to have professors know your name. I really love Oberlin because most people are looking for something more in life than just making a lot of money. People truly want to learn about the world and try to make it a little better. The school is pretty overwhelmingly liberal and occasionally students are unaccepting of more conservative viewpoint...

Oberlin: Oberlin is Great!
If you are considering Oberlin, good for you! Oberlin is a great school, and your professors will actually know your name. The best thing I got from Oberlin was the ability to think critically and be able to understand a broad spectrum of concepts. Oberlin emphasizes having a diverse academic background and gives you the opportunity to take a variety of classes. If you are not interested in taking a variety of classes, don't come to Oberlin: otherwise, welcome aboard.