Oberlin College Top Questions

What kind of person should not attend this school?

Yanarilys

If you are someone who cannot live a slow paced lifestyle, Oberlin may not be for you. If you are someone who enjoys the city and fast paced life, it may prove to be difficult to assimilate into Oberlin College. Although you shouldn’t attend Oberlin if you are someone who may prefer an urban lifestyle as apposed to a rural one, a large number of students who attend this college are from big cities and are united because of this difficulty to assimilate, which may make your experience easier.

Oliver

Oberlin isn't a good place for people who need to shop or need to be in a place where there are a lot of things to do. The town is 30 minutes from Cleveland by car, and because there's no public transit in the town, it's very hard to get anywhere outside the campus and the very small nearby downtown area.

Jordan

Anyone who isn't open to new experiences or ideas shouldn't come to this school. It is an institution that encourages individuality and self-discovery, so anyone who has no interest in either should steer clear.

Julian

Someone who is uncomfortable with individuals very different from themselves, who are certain they want in a career in business, or who wants access to a booming social life, or to a city like New York or Chicago.

Andrew

Conservatives, blue-collar folk, lower class people, closed-minded folk, people who grew up without a silver spoon in their mouths.

Holland

People who are not interested in learning and/or stepping outside of their comfort zones.

Jacob

Someone who is looking to party and not worry about work.

Jeffrey

A conservative, business-oriented individual who is interested in Greek life. Outdoor enthusiasts would also most likely be bummed.

Lei

Conservative, career-oriented, close-minded, sports fans

Cassandra

Conservatives get railed upon.

Meredith

A person needing large numbers of students or city/city-like surroundings should choose a different school, unless the person would be okay with the 30 minute ride to Cleveland.

Gwendolyn

A Republican, closed-minded, practically-minded, homophobic, non-environmentally conscious moron would certainly stick out at this school.

Arielle

Anyone who is not interested in really learning and thinking will be out of place at Oberlin. The people who attend this school want to talk about what inspires them.

Sara

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