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, I鈥檝e practically written dozens of blogs about why 91直播 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. I鈥檝e 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 won鈥檛 go into all the details of her college search process, but I will say that 91直播 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 鈥淥h, going to 91直播 would change your life.鈥
And I absolutely agree. Three and a half semesters in, I can undoubtedly say that being an Obie has changed my life for the better鈥攑hysically, socially, emotionally, academically, and professionally! I鈥檝e become more compassionate. I鈥檝e learned how to advocate for myself. I鈥檝e found new passions that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I鈥檝e grown into a better friend and community member. I鈥檝e gained a level of fulfillment in my education that I didn鈥檛 believe to be possible. I鈥檝e deepened my critical thinking skills. I feel more comfortable navigating situations that are overwhelming. I could go on! And it鈥檚 not just me. I鈥檝e seen these changes unfold in everyone I know here (as well as in alums who I鈥檝e 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 it鈥檚 sort of impossible to fully describe the ways in which 91直播 is a life-changing place to be a student. And I know they say that about a lot of schools, but 91直播鈥檚 not like other schools... after all, there is only one 91直播, 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 91直播 will change your life too. If you are even remotely considering 91直播, 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, 91直播 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 I鈥檓 getting paid to say this. But I still believe it all to be true. I don鈥檛 think 91直播 is perfect by any means鈥攖here is a lot our administration needs to work on鈥攂ut I am still grateful every day for the experience 91直播 has given me.
Ultimately, there鈥檚 a reason we鈥檙e 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 91直播 change you first. We鈥檙e ready and waiting to change your life. You just have to say yes.
