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Oberlin College offers a wealth of resources to its students, catering to various needs and interests. Here's an overview of some of the key services available on campus.
Academic Support and Opportunities
- The Student Success Fund provides financial assistance for professional performance endeavors for Conservatory students, such as application fees, graduate schools, summer festivals, competitions, and more. Preparation for these endeavors is encouraged through the Office of Conservatory Professional Development.
- PERSIST (PEeRS In STEM) is a program aimed at fostering a supportive network for underrepresented students in STEM, led by Lisa Ryno, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Oberlin College.
- BRANCHES at Oberlin College supports an inclusive community for underrepresented students in STEM, aiming to dismantle systemic barriers and provide opportunities for success.
Learning Resources
- The Library Laptop Loaner Program, offered by the Oberlin College Libraries, provides short and long term loans for laptops to current students.
- The Center for Student Success collects textbooks, novels, and other course materials to create a free library for first-generation and income-eligible students. The library is located in Stevenson Hall, and eligible students can request access to the list of materials available each semester.
- The Free Store, located in the basement of Asia House, offers a variety of free items including clothing, kitchenware, books, accessories, school supplies, crafts, etc.
- Oberlin College, in conjunction with its Barnes and Noble bookstore, provides support for students with high financial need to buy books and supplies through the Oberlin Book Fund Scholarship.
Campus Life and Well-being
- "F1RST Things First" is a series of virtual sessions that provide early access to campus resources for admitted first-generation and income-eligible Obies.
- The Career Exploration and Development (CED) office offers free professional clothing to students in need for interviews, internships, and professional positions, located in the basement of Mudd Center.
- Campus Safety collaborates with the offices of Transportation and Energy and Sustainability to collect and redistribute used bicycles on campus each year. Students in need can receive a bike and register it for safe keeping during the fall semester.
- Income-eligible students who need assistance with obtaining a laptop can apply for either a Windows laptop or a MacBook to use while at Oberlin through the Dean of Students Laptop Loaner Program.
Dining Options
AVI Foodsystems is the primary campus dining vendor at Oberlin College. Common dining locations might include the main dining hall(s), cafes, and convenience outlets on campus. Hours usually cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner during weekdays and weekends but can vary by location and term schedules. For precise and current details, it's recommended to visit Oberlin College's dining services webpage or the AVI Foodsystems Oberlin dining portal directly.
While specific dining locations and hours for AVI at Oberlin College were not included in the provided information, the available information mostly covers employment through AVI Foodsystems and some details on alternative dining options like OSCA, the student-run co-op.
For more information on these resources and services, visit Oberlin College's website.
- In addition to academics, Oberlin College offers resources for personal growth and learning, such as the Free Store that offers a variety of free items including books for personal reading.
- For those interested in food-and-drink, the primary campus dining vendor is AVI Foodsystems, providing dining options like main dining halls, cafes, and convenience outlets.
- Furthermore, for individuals seeking to improve their home-and-garden skills, the Library Laptop Loaner Program offers long-term loans for laptops, which could be used for research and learning about home improvement projects.
