<p>First of all,given how much you know about yourself and how much you know about Oberlin,it seems as though you are the polar opposite of what Oberlin is.But then again,opposites attract…</p>
<p>I’ll just address some of the things you raised,according to the way you numbered them.</p>
<p>2.)Football-you mention that you want to play football with people who regard it as “important”.I don’t know if football is a high priority in the minds of Obies,who are probably more concerned with topical issues around politics,environmental sustainability etc.I therefore don’t think that most people think football is as important as it may be to you.Which brings me to your next point.
3)I will reiterate that environmental sustainability and issues surrounding that are an important marker of Oberlin students from what I have observed.Obies seem to care a lot about the World and are especially sensitive to sustainability issues.I don’t therefore think that citing hunting and fishing as your top activities for fun will make you too popular with people who are fighting to see the reverse happen.I don’t think those firearms will be shooting any albino squirrels in Oberlin.
4)I don’t think anyone will be terribly concerned with your dress sense.I believe Oberlin is all about individuality,so this will be your means of self expression
5.)You have made the assumption that a person who believes in tolerance and open mindedness will automatically loathe and attack someone for being conservative.I don’t think this is the case at all.
6.)Again,just because someone is liberal doesn’t mean that they will have a condescending attitude towards people who are religious.And there are Christians at Oberlin who are very spiritually active.
7.)Most people read and write.You won’t stand out for that.</p>