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Oberlin is a small city located in Lorain County, Ohio, with a population of about 8,300. It is known for being the home of Oberlin College, a liberal arts college with a prestigious music conservatory. The town also has a strong focus on arts, culture, and sustainability.
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1. From JohnD: "Oberlin is the perfect blend of small town charm and progressive ideals. The community is incredibly welcoming and diverse, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and local businesses. Plus, the arts scene here is amazing thanks to the college. I've never felt more at home in a town."
2. From SarahB: "Living in Oberlin has been a dream come true. The town has such a unique and vibrant energy, thanks to the college and the residents who are passionate about social justice and environmentalism. It's a great place to raise a family and be a part of a tight-knit community."
3. From SamG: "I moved to Oberlin for college and have loved every minute of it. The town may be small, but it's filled with so much culture and diversity. The college brings in amazing events and speakers, and the town itself is full of great restaurants, shops, and art galleries. It's the perfect little college town."
4. From EmilyH: "Oberlin may have its charms, but it can also feel quite isolated. As a student, it's easy to get caught up in the college bubble and forget about the rest of the world. Also, the cost of living here is quite high, which can be a challenge for students and young professionals. But overall, I've enjoyed my time here and have made amazing connections with people from all walks of life."
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Life in Oberlin, OH - 6/22/2006
Oberlin is a small (pop. ca. 10,000) city in Northeastern Ohio, 40 minutes west/southwest of Cleveland and 25 minutes from the Cleveland-Hopkins Airport. Its center is Oberlin College, founded in 1833 as the first institution of higher education to admit both men and women to the bachelor's course and to consider applicants without regard for race. The liberal-arts program enrolls numbers about 2,300 students; an additional 500 enroll in the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, which is a separate division of the College. Oberlin is among the 16 "most selective" colleges in the U.S.; and the Conservatory ranks at the top of music schools that specialize in undergraduate education.
There is also a large and lively retirement community, Kendall at Oberlin, run on Quaker principals. The combination of lively youths and lively retirees creates the perfect "sandwich" for an equally lively town/gown life: an excellent public library; a rich array of concerts and lectures; one of
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