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Unlike Any Other

Oberlin College stands alone as a vastly different college than the average. While somewhat isolated (though ~30 minutes from downtown Cleveland) in the middle of Ohio, Oberlin offers incredible opportunities. While it'd be impossible to name them all, a laundry list will show just why every Oberlin student pursues all their interests when here, not just those that fit their majors:

> Sports ranging from football and basketball to rugby, ultimate frisbee, and even informal games of Quidditch.

> Musical opportunities unrivaled anywhere, including a world-class conservatory putting on regular jazz, orchestra, chamber orchestra, contemporary music, student composition, electronic music, and solo-series recitals; bluegrass and folk groups formed by students; private lessons in most any instrument available alongside composition and music technology, all available for free when registered; a Javanese gamelan (percussion orchestra) from Indonesia that meets regularly; two Taiko ensembles; occasionally courses in Indian, Balkan, and other world musics; a regular flow of awesome bands (ranging from the barely known to the spectacular) and world-class musicians, two full operas per year, student-run musicals, and more.

> Student taught extra-curricular courses you can take for credit, ranging from rigorous academic subjects to fun courses involving everything from Super Smash Brothers to learning to Tango.

> An extensive theater and dance program presenting many shows a year ranging from modern dance to hip-hop.

> Themed living for Spanish, French, German, and Russian speakers, African Heritage, Judaic Heritage, Asia-related Interests, and more.

> Co-Ed Dormitories by building, hall, room, and some halls permitting Co-Ed living in the same room.

I have spent five years here completing both a Bachelors in Music (Composition) and a Bachelors in the Arts (Computer Science) and I don't know of anywhere that I could've pursued my diverse other interests at the same time and still graduate on time. Oberlin is unique, and I'm happy to go here.