Matthew Davis Berry

Matthew Davis Berry

Bachelor of Arts

Neuroscience

Politics

Russian and East European Studies

Law and Society

I will be graduating from Oberlin as a double major in Neuroscience and Politics and double minor in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Law and Society. The last four years at Oberlin have without a doubt been some of the most memorable. Coming in my freshman year with no tattoos or piercings thinking I wanted to go to med school and leaving a pierced and tatted senior wanting to go into public relations exemplifies the Oberlin process of self-discovery. Even though you can feel trapped and get caught up the Oberlin bubble, I can not imagine having gone to a school without the small-town vibe, where it feels like everyone knows each other. From Long island nights and marg nights, to dancing on the stage at the Sco, to sitting in Wilder bowl or Tappan on warm spring days, to even hot and crowded Union parties, these are just some of the things I will miss most about being on campus. While there have been bumps along the way, I am forever grateful that I was able to have some of the most formative years of my life at an institution like Oberlin.

I studied abroad Fall semester 2018 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Research Assistant

Quantitative Skills Center Staff

Athletic Facilities Staff

Lifeguard

Slow Train is 1000% my favorite Oberlin space. Slow Train was my second home while at Oberlin, and where you could find me almost every day studying, hanging out with friends, and/or drinking a cold brew. Not getting to go enjoy the Slow Train atmosphere every day will be something I will miss the most about being on campus.

Abnormal Psychology taught by Al Porterfield was my favorite class at Oberlin because it was the first class that I found myself constantly wanting to learn more. There was never a topic we discussed that I found boring or didnt have questions about. I took this class Als last year of teaching, and the way he connected the concepts to real world examples made the material really come to life.

Swimming & Diving

Student Athletic Advisory Committee

The most memorable Oberlin moment for me was getting to go back to my house on Woodland and sitting on the porch at the end of each day with my housemates and friends this past year.

05/25/2020

Unfortunately, my initial plans after graduation involve getting hip surgery, but once recovered my goal is to get a job in LA working in public relations.