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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a sophomore at Oberlin and am quite content. Admittedly, I didn't expect to attend (I was dead set on PSU or Pitt) but I got really amazing merit aid, which brought the cost down to instate tuition for me.

I wouldn't worry too much about the politics issue - for what it's worth, I also disagree with the Bakery lawsuit/scandal but it's been several years since the event and nobody really on campus at the time is still enrolled and nobody else really talks about it. I'm a Bernie Dem/leftist myself but many of my classmates and friends are fans of Biden or are more moderate and other than participating in voting drives (local elections are important!) and occasionally seeing infographics on Instagram, politics are not the biggest, most talked about issue and it's easy to avoid the minority of outspoken leftist radicals.

I like the size of the campus and student body. It's sooo much smaller than most state schools but bigger than my admittedly tiny high school. The Con also brings in more diversity of interests and opinions. Students can be involved in the town and local community, so it doesn't feel super isolated like some rural LACs. There are a bunch of clubs, student orgs, and activities & events on most weekends pre-pandemic, so I don't feel like I'm missing out on too much but I don't feel like I'm studying 24/7 either.

If you like Oberlin, give Kenyon or Wooster a look. Kenyon may match Oberlin's merit aid and Wooster will probably give more if they grant merit aid. I have friends at both who are very happy. Honestly, Wooster is seriously underrated with its intense senior thesis/project and tight-knit community and generous aid. Good luck!
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