Oberlin Class of 2027 Official Thread

Chucklesbythebay
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:12:04 +0000

My son attends Oberlin. His college counselor is an Occidental alum so Occidental was on our radar but ultimately my kid did not apply there. We live in San Francisco.

I can tell you why my son did not apply to Occidental: He is a double degree student, in the conservatory and college. Occidental doesn’t have the same program. It is just this simple.

Growing up in SF, my son has been immersed in a culture that is supportive of transgender affiliation. My kid is straight but is incredibly accepting of people who are in the LGBTq+ community. He finds that Oberlin is the same.

Oberlin, Ohio is a BLUE town in a heavily gerrymandered voting district. Jim Jordan is the US Representative, to the angst of the average Obie student. Cleveland, which is nearby is also blue.

At Oberlin, my son has met transgender peers from all over the country, including the Deep South. The school, itself, has a rich history of social justice so it is committed to continuing this history and being on the forefront: https://www.oberlin.edu/about-oberlin/mission-and-values/diversity-and-social-justice

Hope this helps!