Oberlin Class of 2027 Official Thread

Brillig
Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:08:16 +0000

We are trying to decide between Oberlin and Occidental, and it’s a tough decision for my daughter. If anyone’s interested in weighing in, I posted our pros & cons here:

Oberlin vs. Occidental for Theater (acting) College Search & Selection

My daughter has some great choices among her acceptances, but it seems to be coming down mostly to either Oberlin or Occidental. Here are the considerations: She plans to major in theater. Her main focus is acting, and she wants a rigorous acting training, but she also wants the opportunity to do and study directing and playwriting. She loves the feel of a small school. (I worry about the limited opportunities, with less going on, at the smaller schools, but she likes the small-pond feel.) She’s transgender, and we want to make sure she’s in a place that will be supportive and safe. Not just the campus, but the surrounding area and the state laws. (For instance, I know Oberlin is a very supportive campus, but Ohio, not so much.) We live in Seattle, so the ability and ease of coming home is a factor. We want her to be in a place with a diverse student body. We’re kind of agonizing over this decision, as each school has elements she wants. If she could take Oberlin’s academics, acting…

I’d love any thoughts or insight!