<p>Many of my friends, even the ones that did very well and are now in amazing academic careers (many in top Phd programs or med school), all got cars in the their last year there due to the heavy isolation. You have no idea how small it is, especially as you go into your last year or two where you know everyone and everyone knows your business. Gossip at Oberlin spreads like wildfire. </p>
<p>The ones who did the best were the ones who did study away for a semester or a full year, now that I think about it.</p>