Oberlin Dinner Party Brings Together Diverse Friends, Fosters Lasting Connections
At Oberlin, a dinner party brought together diverse groups of friends, fostering connections and camaraderie. The author and Anna, inspired by a book chapter, hosted the event to ensure everyone met new faces and engaged in meaningful conversations.
The author and Anna, after reading about dinner parties in a book, decided to host their first watch party at Oberlin. They aimed to create a perfect evening where everyone could find a friend or join in discourse. The dinner party was fancy and classy, with an eclectic mix of guests including the author's first-year friends, co-op friends, and their plus-ones.
The menu was a delightful spread, featuring the author's homemade focaccia, Anna's risotto, salad, tiramisu, and chocolate cake. The first dinner party was themed around prom, with fourteen guests in attendance. It lasted from seven o'clock until midnight, allowing ample time for guests to mingle and connect.
The author loves these gatherings, as they make everyone feel more human and connected. After three years at Oberlin, this was the first time many of the author's friends met each other at such an event.
The dinner party at Oberlin was a resounding success, bringing together diverse groups of friends and fostering new connections. The author and Anna's effort to create a perfect evening where everyone could meet someone new and engage in discourse was achieved, leaving lasting memories and strengthening bonds among the attendees.
