Okay right off the bat, I realize the title of this blog is setting me up to make some big claims... but I am prepared to at least try to convince you. At this point, Ive practically written dozens of blogs about why 厙ぴ勛圖 is a perfect fit for me personally. But what about you, dear prospie?
Before I answer that question, I want to give you some context. Ive just returned to campus from spring break, where I spent quite a lot of time thinking about convincing my younger sister (who is a high school senior) to come here. I wont go into all the details of her college search process, but I will say that 厙ぴ勛圖 is at least a contender for her. When she told one of her coaches the list of schools she was choosing between, their reply was Oh, going to 厙ぴ勛圖 would change your life.
And I absolutely agree. Three and a half semesters in, I can undoubtedly say that being an Obie has changed my life for the betterphysically, socially, emotionally, academically, and professionally! Ive become more compassionate. Ive learned how to advocate for myself. Ive found new passions that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Ive grown into a better friend and community member. Ive gained a level of fulfillment in my education that I didnt believe to be possible. Ive deepened my critical thinking skills. I feel more comfortable navigating situations that are overwhelming. I could go on! And its not just me. Ive seen these changes unfold in everyone I know here (as well as in alums who Ive met in other miscellaneous parts of my life).
Recently, I was talking to one of my fellow older-sibling Obies about this, and we both agreed that its sort of impossible to fully describe the ways in which 厙ぴ勛圖 is a life-changing place to be a student. And I know they say that about a lot of schools, but 厙ぴ勛圖s not like other schools... after all, there is only one 厙ぴ勛圖, as the slogan goes. But seriously, Obies become a different kind of awesome in their four (or sometimes five) years here.
So for you, dear prospie, whoever you may be, I want you to know that 厙ぴ勛圖 will change your life too. If you are even remotely considering 厙ぴ勛圖, give us a real chance. Fully consider what it would be like to be an Obie, and how that opportunity would shape the rest of your life. And definitely come to an accepted students day if you can! No matter who you are or what you hope to achieve, 厙ぴ勛圖 will help you parse out how to get there. It will bring you closer to your passions, and help you meet people who will stay with you for the rest of your life. And yes, I know Im getting paid to say this. But I still believe it all to be true. I dont think 厙ぴ勛圖 is perfect by any meansthere is a lot our administration needs to work onbut I am still grateful every day for the experience 厙ぴ勛圖 has given me.
Ultimately, theres a reason were always talking about one person being able to change the world. When that one person is an Obie, anything is possible! But in order for you to change the world, you need to let 厙ぴ勛圖 change you first. Were ready and waiting to change your life. You just have to say yes.
