<p>it is not. unless, of course, you would consider guys with unshaved armipits equally disgusting.</p>
<p>It's different if you're a woman. But you're obviously a feminist, so it's not as if you care whether or not your ape hair will turn most guys off.</p>
<p>how is it different? does my hair have cooties, and yours doesn't?</p>
<p>being a feminist makes me neither lesbian nor man-hating.</p>
<p>this is silly.</p>
<p>all of you are silly. but all this talk about willies and hairy hill billies is entertaining.</p>
<p>zzzurzolo, I agree. This conversation is oh so funny...good times.</p>
<p>Hey all, I am currently an Oberlin student, and I can attest that the number of hot girls increase as each new class arrives. The freshman class this year was the definitely the hottest class Oberlin has seen in a while (so I was told by numerous upperclassmen) and this includes both males and females. Yes it is true that girls tend to be low maintainance...but that does not mean that they are ugly. A lot of them are "cute" but not necessarily "hot" and have the "girl next door look" like Katie Holmes, while others are cute in an eccentric way due to their fashion style or hipster haircuts like the girl from the movie Amelie. (If you don't know what the word hipster means now, you will find out by the time you are on campus). As for guys, I would say the same thing goes. There aren't really many "hot" guys, but a lot are "cute", and most are in the freshman and sophomore class, so (risinng sophomores and juniors). But in general, a lot of people at Oberlin are socially awkward, making the dating scene weird. Guys aren't very forward at all, unless they are jocks from the football or baseball team, and I find that girls approach guys a lot more often than guys approach girls. Thus, if you are a descent looking guy on campus and you are not a known *******, it is very easy to get play. It is even easier for girls to get play (ugly or not), but don't count on anything more coming out of it, and if you do, you can get hurt. The fact that the campus is so small makes the dating scene even more awkward because there is hardly any privacy. People WILL find out who you are messing around with and who you've previously hooked up with, because things spread like wildfire...and thats how certain people build reputations. Overall, most of the guys on campus are pretty respectable. Most of the guys (and girls) that come to Oberlin their freshman year and decide that they want to have a lot of random hook ups here and there usually get tired of it after their first semester, and if not, definitely by spring break second semester because the school is so small, they see the same people at parties and all their friends have hooked up with the same girls/guys and it all just gets VERY OLD and boring..so they strive for something more. Overall, isn't too bad, there is a person their for everyone that attends, so don't despair!</p>
<p>I am a potential Obie and I'd just like to say, plaidpolkadots, from an anti-shaver, I am proud of you and I love you. :)
That's all.</p>
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<p>Although freshman year at Oxy was the hardest year of my life in so many more ways than one, there is no other place that I would rather have been than here.
Arriving at freshman orientation was very difficult -- I remember thinking over and over that I had made a wrong decision, that I should have gone with USC or UCLA. The ppl at Oxy are VERY different, very unique, and it was a hard adjustment coming from a prepy, homogeneous, sports-centered southern high school. Once you get over that fact and really get to know people, u see that there are some amazing individuals that attend this school.
The size is still a pain in the ass to me - 1,800 people is not a sizable enough population to sustain a healthy living space for 4 years of students. There is always going to be drama -- mostly caused by the fact that the many pretty girls are left to fight over the few cute boys that aren't even worth it. Oxy beer goggles is all I have to say...Everyone knows who you hooked up with, etc, so that can get annoying after awhile.
Parties are ok...lame at times... I was very disappointed with them compared to my high school parties. However, after visiting my high school friends at their colleges, I realize that our parties are actually ok. There is always something to do on Friday or Saturday nites, but it gets boring by second semester. Oh, and reminder to the freshman girls at parties, the football players are not gods - they're D3. You're lucky if there's any alcohol, music, or dancing at anything ... Club OXY parties are pretty fun if your wasted... and the sorority-sponsored parties are always good. Sex on the Beach is by far the best one of the year. There is also an alarming number of students that choose to stay in on Fri and Sat nites to work on hw... I still don't get that one cause Oxy's not THAT hard ... but basically my point is, if you want to have fun, party, etc, there is always a party, and if you just wanna chill, you can do that as well and still have a good time.
I have met some absolutely amazing people through my sorority, my hall, and in my classes. Most people are very nice and accepting and overall there are just some great people here. With just one year at Oxy I know I can count on some of my friends here for life.
Classes are hard, but professors are always there for you and it is very easy to meet with them to get advice on your work. For a small school, there is a good selection of classes. The core program has basic requirements, not too hard. Senior 'Comps' are basically a thesis that you have to write before graduation.
"Diversity" at Oxy is a big thing. The main problem with Oxy's focus is that they concentrate on skin color as the only element of diversity. This focus seemingly leads to reverse discrimination (esp. when hiring for the orientation team and tour guides - trust me - i've seen it). It can get annoying esp when you see that there are things like the "latino grads" who get another graduation aside from the main one to congratulate them on being "latinos" that graduated. There's also one for african americans. Talk about fair and excepting diversity, huh? Study abroad is deceiving because Oxy only accepts abt 1/2 of the students that apply, great diversity tactic, right?
The food is excellent compared to most colleges -- it is easy to stick to a relatively healthy diet esp when stressed. The Freshman 15 wasnt really a problem in terms of food, but if you wanted to work out, you were screwed cause the gym sucks.
The location and weather are major a major plus for Oxy - you can't get better than LA in any way. There is always someone to go exploring with, somewhere really cool to check out, and the beaches to relax at. It is easy to forget that you're in LA cause there's so much to do on campus, but when ur ready to venture out, it is amazing.
Overall, I guess that you could say that Oxy is definitely not for everyone. I feel, however, that everything I have been through at this school this year has been worth it good or bad. I have grown so much in such a positive way. And thats the point, isnt it? No matter what school you choose, there is no wrong decision. You can grow up, be strong, and become the person you are no matter where you go. So in terms of deciding where to go (cause, trust, I know its stressful) listen to your heart and go where it just feels right. Because at least then there will be no regrets. :)</p>
<p>Thanks for all the info Oxypomona. As a high school senior trying to decide between a big university (UC Berkeley) or a small lac (Occidental) your post on life at Oxy was really helpful. Half of me thinks that choosing Oxy over Cal is crazy, and the other half knows that I'll get a better education at the small private college. Funny about the diversity; my tour guide was an "unrepresented minority" and I can see why they'd want to show prospective students the school's diversity. In all fairness though, that was the best campus tour I've ever taken haha.</p>
<p>Um, how did these comments on Occidental end up on the Oberlin thread??</p>
<p>so is there a dating scene at oberlin? or is it more hook-ups?</p>
<p>I graduated from Oberlin a few years back and never thought there was a lack of good-looking lasses. But, as mentioned earlier, it depends on your taste. I like the hip, unconventional type. A hyper-manicured woman would be unattractive to me. But a lot of the women in the con tend to be very "put together" - you don't see many hippies or punks singing opera.</p>
<p>If you are going to be an ass about girls who don't shave, girls who don't dress up for you everyday and etc., you definitely don't belong at Oberlin. Please don't come.</p>
<p>Oberlin has safer sex night silly.</p>
<p>I'm sure you'll find plenty of chicks.</p>
<p>But if you're into dyed blonde, ugg wearing, daddy's credit card kind of girls... dont go to oberlin.</p>
<p>My girlfriend is in oberlin and she is Hottttttttt if that helps.</p>
<p>So is there judgment or division in the student body about this issue? Do those who do like to shave their legs or wash their hair or whatever, are they labeled as "non-progressive"? </p>
<p>is there campus unity or are there cliques?</p>
<p>ack, i just read that and it sounded mean; i really didn't mean it that way--just focus on the last sentence i guess: is there unity or are there lots of groups that keep to themselves? I REALLY liked Oberlin but a few awkward moments and couple comments in these pages made me nervous about divisions and just a general repeat of mindnumbing drama that i see at my old school.</p>
<p>Don't worry. Obies in general tend to value diversity and individual choice. It's not a cliquey or hostile place. I'm not sure what you mean by "campus unity"--it's hard to imagine what that would be at a place that values individuality and independence--but people tend to be open, tolerant, and supportive of each other.</p>
<p>thanks so much--that was exactly what i meant. not "unity" for homogenioty (sp...wtver i just made up my own word), but for acceptence. thanks.</p>
<p>Most of you posters appear to be students, but I have a question about the quality and availability of support for ADHD kids on campus--does anyone have experience with this? My S is interested in Oberlin; he currently gets extra time on tests in high school and I wondered if this continues in college and what experience anyone has had with, for example, tutoring and/or organizational support. He also has OCD. Thanks--</p>