Virtual Accepted Student Days

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oberlin gets big time kudos from me. They have offered free enrollment to admitted students in a 2 credit COVID-19 through the lens of liberal arts class. There is an hour lecture from a professors from a different department each week (epidemiology of pandemics, psychology of loneliness, biochemistry of COVID, creative writing and trauma, etc). Assigned reading each week Then a breakout session with peer leaders where they discuss the lecture and answer questions about life at Oberlin.

My kid loves the class, and it’s the most thoughtful and innovative way I’ve seen to show students what the school is like. It’s probably not worth 2 college credits. But it’s been a great experience.

He’s been admitted to 7 other colleges— largely LACs. And none have anything close to Oberlin. Several are just now rolling out Webinars.

You have exactly described our views on the Oberlin program. The online class for credit has truly been a godsend when DS is missing out on so many senior year rituals. It's been an affirming experience, and has given him sustained exposure to professors and possible future classmates. The breakout session of 15 students has become the highlight of each week. He said yes this week and we sent in the deposit. He loved the college already, but this course sealed it for him. And for us as parents, it's great to see how well the school put together such an innovative experience.

Your child will love it there! Mine is a rising senior and can’t wait to be back. Last night she hosted a virtual trivia night for a large group of classmates and had a blast making up the questions so they could all reconnect. I’m glad to know that the incoming students can feel the strength of the community already.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oberlin gets big time kudos from me. They have offered free enrollment to admitted students in a 2 credit COVID-19 through the lens of liberal arts class. There is an hour lecture from a professors from a different department each week (epidemiology of pandemics, psychology of loneliness, biochemistry of COVID, creative writing and trauma, etc). Assigned reading each week Then a breakout session with peer leaders where they discuss the lecture and answer questions about life at Oberlin.

My kid loves the class, and it’s the most thoughtful and innovative way I’ve seen to show students what the school is like. It’s probably not worth 2 college credits. But it’s been a great experience.

He’s been admitted to 7 other colleges— largely LACs. And none have anything close to Oberlin. Several are just now rolling out Webinars.

You have exactly described our views on the Oberlin program. The online class for credit has truly been a godsend when DS is missing out on so many senior year rituals. It's been an affirming experience, and has given him sustained exposure to professors and possible future classmates. The breakout session of 15 students has become the highlight of each week. He said yes this week and we sent in the deposit. He loved the college already, but this course sealed it for him. And for us as parents, it's great to see how well the school put together such an innovative experience.

Your child will love it there! Mine is a rising senior and can’t wait to be back. Last night she hosted a virtual trivia night for a large group of classmates and had a blast making up the questions so they could all reconnect. I’m glad to know that the incoming students can feel the strength of the community already.

Thank you! So nice to hear.

[Anonymous]

This thread, including the comparison to U of MD, shows that distance learning can be done to a high standard (or not). It also demonstrates why many of us are huge SLAC fans!