“Through Girls in Motion I’ve gotten to know the families better, which makes me feel connected to the town”
“Through Girls in Motion I’ve gotten to know the families better, which makes me feel connected to the town”
“Oberlin gets 25% of its electricity from renewable hydroelectric power”
“Oberlin gets 25% of its electricity from renewable hydroelectric power”
“The fact that Oberlin is a college town and that many people have chosen to retire here speaks volumes”
“The fact that Oberlin is a college town and that many people have chosen to retire here speaks volumes”
“Climate change is the most pressing issue facing all of us. It needs to be recognized and it needs to be known”
“Climate change is the most pressing issue facing all of us. It needs to be recognized and it needs to be known”
“I love cultural events, and those are going on all the time in Oberlin”
“I love cultural events, and those are going on all the time in Oberlin”
“Painted with changing messages of all types, Oberlin’s rocks at Tappan Square connect the town and school”
“Painted with changing messages of all types, Oberlin’s rocks at Tappan Square connect the town and school”
“There are people from all kinds of socioeconomic backgrounds who are all living in the same town and all getting along well”
“There are people from all kinds of socioeconomic backgrounds who are all living in the same town and all getting along well”
“In terms of keeping Oberlin legendary, I believe there is an expectation for each person involved to take care of its beauty”
“In terms of keeping Oberlin legendary, I believe there is an expectation for each person involved to take care of its beauty”
“Everyone craves recognition for their attempts and achievements: Support is essential in fostering a cooperative community and further encouraging positive behavior”
“Everyone craves recognition for their attempts and achievements: Support is essential in fostering a cooperative community and further encouraging positive behavior”
“Sustainability is being really conscious of how your body feels and what it needs”
“Sustainability is being really conscious of how your body feels and what it needs”
“Kendal at Oberlin has made the choice to use biodegradable materials that will go back into the earth. We are committed to doing our part when we have a choice”
“Kendal at Oberlin has made the choice to use biodegradable materials that will go back into the earth. We are committed to doing our part when we have a choice”
“You can walk or bike anywhere in Oberlin”
“You can walk or bike anywhere in Oberlin”
“Each act of individual resilience contributes to overall community resilience”
“Each act of individual resilience contributes to overall community resilience”
“Really cool people come to stay with us - have become good friends”
“Really cool people come to stay with us - have become good friends”
“We’ve gone from fluorescent light bulbs to LED because we are concerned about what our carbon footprint looks”
“We’ve gone from fluorescent light bulbs to LED because we are concerned about what our carbon footprint looks”
“We buy and sell an assortment of produce from the Oberlin Food Hub”
“We buy and sell an assortment of produce from the Oberlin Food Hub”
“My family will benefit from Oberlin’s climate action plan by saving money and the planet”
“My family will benefit from Oberlin’s climate action plan by saving money and the planet”
“The solar array reflects the college’s commitment to environmental and economic sustainability. The space is shared by club sports teams, the community, animals, and farmers alike!”
“The solar array reflects the college’s commitment to environmental and economic sustainability. The space is shared by club sports teams, the community, animals, and farmers alike!”
“Being part of something that the whole town is doing is really exciting!”
“Being part of something that the whole town is doing is really exciting!”
“I am responsible for my consumption – it's important to recognize the impact individuals have as parts of the larger whole”
“I am responsible for my consumption – it's important to recognize the impact individuals have as parts of the larger whole”