Melissa Harris

Melissa Harris is an Oberlin College sophomore. She’s an athlete, artist, pianist, writer, and proud biracial Filipino-Swedish American. She’s a sucker for cute animals, warm cups of tea, and the soft sound of raindrops on windows.

Why Winter Term Projects Beat the Standard Winter Break

Even though we all binge watch Netflix and sleep in like hibernating bears after the fall semester …

Melissa Harris Updated: Aug 25, 2018

Why Do So Many Millennials #FeeltheBern?

College helps students begin to understand the world and kindle a passion for progress and reform. …

Melissa HarrisJan 1, 2016

Top 10 Places to Study at Oberlin College

The endless search for a spot at the ideal place to study can make you feel like you’re in …

Melissa Harris Updated: Jul 5, 2023

From Swimmer to Swammer: Self-Discovery in College

My senior year of high school, I had my life planned out. Or so I thought. I knew what kind of a …

Melissa HarrisDec 9, 2015