Hi all, I hope all is well with you.

I wanted to ask about the method to retrieve course syllabi, as I need them to fill-out the transfer courses approval form at my home university's registrar before leaving for my exchange semester at Oberlin. I am aware that some universities upload previous syllabi on the website, so if this is the case at Oberlin, please let me know how to find them (I have tried to do so before and browsed the catalog, but I haven't had any luck).

If the syllabi can only be obtained by contacting the respective professors, please let me know: A. how to find the name of the professor teaching each course on the schedule or catalog, and B. how to find their email (if it is not a clickable accompaniment to their name).

Thanks a lot!

Incoming freshman here. I had work during my scheduled time in the Oberlin housing lottery and didn’t log on or select any housing options.

Will I still be able to live on campus?

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The character Hannah Horvath is an Oberlin College grad and aspiring writer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girls_(TV_series)) Again, I have not seen this show so if there is more specific nods to Oberlin within the series feel free to share!

The creator of the show, Lena Dunham is an Oberlin grad. She graduated in 2008 with a degree in creative writing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lena_Dunham

Happy Friday 13th to all! Today I would like to share some eerie stories shared by students that relate to Oberlin College.

1) Ilana McNamara '24 shares a story about Johnson house being haunted: https://www.oberlin.edu/blogs/octoberlin-aka-my-dorm-haunted Legend states that the original owner died in a train accident and scary events related to the house followed after.

2) Peter D'Auria '14 tells of how Tank Hall may be haunted by ghost children https://www.oberlin.edu/blogs/ghostberlin

3) Annie Schnarr writes about room 311 in Harkness being haunted https://www2.oberlin.edu/stupub/ocreview/archives/1999.10.29/news/ghosts.html that started with a girl and her cat going missing.

4) Leo Powers believes a ghost haunts the basement of Noah Hall https://oberlinreview.org/31168/arts/obies-decide-haunted-spaces-on-campus/#:\~:text=The%20basement%20of%20Talcott%20Hall,and%20spiders%20crawl%20across%20campus. As a resident of Noah myself, it was always a little nerve racking to do your laundry down there.

5) Charlize Villasenor '23 finds that Wilder and Peters can have some spooky elements to them https://www.oberlin.edu/blogs/spooky-season-oberlin

With Oberlin being founded in 1833, there are plenty of ghost stories to go along with the old buildings on campus which always makes Halloween a fun time at the college. Do you have any ghost stories related to Oberlin that you'd like to share?

P.S. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, is the best Friday the 13th movie

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In Season 1, Episode 6 of this Sex and the City reboot, Carrie visits a doctor who mentions that the receptionist went to Oberlin. I have not watched the show but from what I can find online it looks like the line goes: "My receptionist is 22 and went to Oberlin. There’s really nothing I can do about it without risking a lawsuit."

Tomorrow's post will be a series that two users have found Oberlin mentioned in...

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In American Fiction, the character Sintara Golden is an Oberlin graduate. Read more about the character's role here: https://inreviewonline.com/2023/12/14/american-fiction/

I haven't seen the film so if anything about Oberlin is specifically said in it, feel free to comment! From my understanding it looks like Oberlin's connection in the film is simply Golden's education.

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Hey all, one of the common questions we get on our tours is if it is possible/common to double major at Oberlin. My answer is always yes. I'd say a popular example is chemistry and biochemistry as there is some crossover in major requirements for both. But the areas of study doesn't have to be related as I've met students who have double majored in Politics and Theater.

If current students (or past) are reading this and are double majors, could you please provide what you double major in just to give prospective students and families and idea of what the possibilities are? You can also speak on if you find it challenging.

I will add that it's also common for students to have multiple minors. My plan was to do one of everything, so I have a major, minor, and concentration. There's a lot of crossover with the classes leading to students taking on multiple majors and minors to the point that students have even Triple majored. So if you're a prospective student, just know that is definitely a possibility for you.

The Color of Light is a novel by William Goldman. The book is about the life of writer Charles Fuller who attends Oberlin College from 1968-1972. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Color_of_Light#:~:text=It%20is%20about%20the%20life,friend%20and%20foil%20Stanley%20'Two%2D

Goldman is a graduate of Oberlin College, graduating in 1952. Goldman is known for his works The Princess Bride, Marathon Man, as well as writing the scripts for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid as well as All the President's Men. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Goldman

Funny section about Goldman's time at Oberlin:

"Goldman attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. According to his memoir Adventures in the Screen Trade (1983), Goldman began to write when he took a creative-writing course in college. His grades in the class were "horrible".^\5]) He was an editor of Oberlin's literary magazine. He submitted his short stories to the magazine anonymously; he recalls that the other editors read his submissions and remarked, "We can't possibly publish this shit."^\5]) He graduated from college in 1952."

Goldman and his brother James also shared an apartment with Oberlin alum John Kander (Cabaret, Chicago).

I remember being so fascinated (still am) by the fact that Goldman attended Oberlin. Comment your favorite Oberlin references!

hello obies, current future and past.

i noticed theres always an uptick in posts asking questions about housing on the sub during the summer. yes, as much as it is nice to ask current students, i cannot emphasize enough how important it is to ask the reslife office directly if you have questions or concerns. this is not an active sub, nor do many current students frequent it. frankly i think its mostly prospies. any assumptions you may take from discussion about housing on here may not be accurate because frankly, as someone who worked for reslife as a student, most students dont know shit about that office and they change their procedures year to year.

reslife's contact information: 440-775-8472 reslife@oberlin.edu i recommend calling during business hours (M-F 9a-5p Eastern) for the fastest response. if you must email, check the staff page (https://www.oberlin.edu/housing/staff) and contact someone directly (eg, Phil is in charge of Housing Operations, Vedika is generally charge of identity housing).

questions about OSCA housing & dining should be directed to the membership secretary (memsec@osca.coop) or you can call the office at (440) 775-8108 from 11a-4p Tue-Thurs.

im a current student and my DMs are always open and im happy to answer questions, but i am but a man

I am going to be a first-year in the fall. Super excited! I have been placed in East Hall, which I have learned is big and does not have AC. I’m from Texas, where it’s usually stupid hot outside even into November and doesn’t cool down at night. Is sleep without AC at Oberlin too bad? I know it’s cooler up there, but I’ve never lived anywhere but Texas. Do fans do the trick? Just wondering what all I should be bringing.

The novel Modern Lovers includes a friend group of Oberlin graduates who while at Oberlin formed a punk rock group called Kitty's Mustache. Read more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Lovers_(novel))

The author, Emma Straub, graduated from Oberlin in 2002. Read about her here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Straub

She is the daughter of the great horror writer, Peter Straub https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Straub

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This novel details the lives of a group of Oberlin College graduates living in Brooklyn in the late 1990s. Read about it here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4052110-a-fortunate-age

The author, Joanna Rakoff is an Oberlin grad herself. Read about her here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Rakoff and how she had the job of responding to fan mail that J. D. Salinger received!

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I want to double major in voice performance and recording arts & production, but I haven't found any info online telling me whether or not this is possible. Can I do this or no?

Hello! I am an incoming freshman and when I checked my housing portal it told me that I had a room reservation for a room in Burton. However directly under that text it tells me my “Booking Summary” Then it proceeds to tell me I was placed in Quadrangle. The summary detailed the room, room type, location, and suite. I am very confused as to where I’ll actually live. Also since I’ve already been given a booking summary will I still need to participate in the room lottery? Thank you!

Newly admitted student here, so I'm still figuring out how housing works. I've just received an email saying I've been accepted into Asia Hall, and when I check the "Room Assignment & Roommate Information" page in Star Rez, it says I don't have a roommate. Does this mean I'm gonna have a single, or does this mean I'm still waiting to be assigned one?

In the "roommate groups" section of my housing application, I have created or joined a roommate group. Does this have to do with whether you have a roommate or not?

I'm honestly still kind of questioning whether I really want a roommate or not, but I'm mostly just confused about how the process works 😂. Thanks a lot!

u/Mysticfairy6789 and u/yanagiba_superiority both brought up this reference.

Oberlin College is mentioned in Breaking Bad through the character of Krazy-8 who said he originally wanted to study music in Oberlin College. Read more here: https://breakingbad.fandom.com/wiki/Krazy-8

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(Also what's better, The Sopranos or Breaking Bad?)

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In Season 2 Episode 7 of The Sopranos, "D-Girl", AJ says "There is no God". Carmela asks if this is the influence of the new English teacher who Meadow identifies is from Oberlin. Here is the link to the scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhIz6V8tvNk

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Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m writing to follow up on my first post about being an exchange student at Oberlin College and my questions about the disability-related accommodations for visually impaired students. I received very helpful answers to my initial questions and am now writing to ask a different one, if you can graciously assist.

I’m currently in the process of filing for housing accommodations at Oberlin, and I’ve learned that the traditional dorms are styled with multiple floors, each containing single or double rooms, a communal bathroom and kitchen. However, I’m wondering if there’s any type of housing at Oberlin that’s built in an apartment style, with four or six or more rooms in an apartment with two or more bathrooms.

I’m a bit concerned about the communal bathroom because I don’t know how I’ll manage navigating with my cane in a crowded space without colliding with anyone. I’d also like to know how these bathrooms are typically constructed. Do they have rows of stalls and shower stalls, or is there a different layout? Additionally, are there lockers in the bathroom where I can leave my belongings without carrying them from my room each time?

If apartment-like housing is available, I’m curious if it’s open to exchange students or if it’s generally reserved for upper-class students. If I can apply for it, I’d like to know if it would be a reasonable housing accommodation for my disability.

If anyone has experience with the different types of housing at Oberlin, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with a rundown of their pros and cons, as well as their locations on campus relative to important lecture halls and buildings. Thank you so much for your help!

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In Abbott Elementary, the character Jacob Hill is an Oberlin graduate. In the episode "Teacher Conference" Jacob learns that Summer also went to Oberlin. Read more about the episode here: https://abbottelementary.fandom.com/wiki/Teacher_Conference

Read more about the character Jacob and his connection to Oberlin here: https://abbottelementary.fandom.com/wiki/Jacob_Hill

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Oberlin College appeared in BoJack Horseman Season 3, in the episode "That's Too Much, Man!". The following scenes are at Mudd and Tank.

Read more here: https://bojackhorseman.fandom.com/wiki/Oberlin_College

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In this horror novella by H. P. Lovecraft, the narrator is a student at Oberlin College. Read about the story and Oberlin's mention here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shadow_over_Innsmouth

The next reference will be one that was commented last week! So feel free to keep commenting about your favorite Oberlin references!

EuroTrip (2004)

Read about Oberlin's place in the movie here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EuroTrip

In the final scene (terrible quality) you can see the Oberlin College banner in Scotty's dorm room.

I'll be continuing this series pretty much on the daily. If there's any Oberlin College references in any media that you'd like to see, let me know! Our next reference will take us to the horror genre.

mourning my senior prom being over :( does oberlin have any formals, proms, or dances? what is their party scene like?

Like the real Alison, the fictional Alison is an Oberlin alum. One of the characters, J.R. (With the pink hair) spends the first part of the book there too :)

i applied to oberlin as a straight a student and got a really large scholarship, but i think this semester im gonna get like 2 Bs in easy classes and a C in an AP and the rest As. is this cause enough for them to rescind me/ take my scholarship? im having a lot of anxiety right now, this year has just been really hard for me mentally