<p>Thanks, Plainsman.</p>
<p>Can anyone comment on the persevering perception of Oberlin as a school with a high “freak” factor? I have read so many comments re students being narcissistic and diva-ish. </p>
<p>Obviously a huge generalization, but just trying to figure out the mix and the predominant vibe, if there is one. I have read on various college review sites: “Everyone who did not fit in in High School ends up at Oberlin”. When we visited (twice), I was impressed with the smarts of the kids I talked to, but there was definitely a cultivated “look how different I am” quota. And how does the isolated “bubble” factor play into that?</p>
<p>Oxy does have an identifiable “bro” vibe, which my son is not crazy about, but has a redeeming lack of pretentiousness and a lot of socioeconomic diversity. Kids there seem to be going about pursuing their education with less irony perhaps, but more sincerity…they don’t seem to take themselves quite as seriously.</p>
<p>Thoughts, anybody?</p>