Long regarded as a hub for cultural exchange and language immersion, Oldenborg fostered conversations, unlikely friendships, and a deeply rooted sense of community across the 5Cs.
While plans for the new Center for Global Engagement promise expanded opportunities, many students expressed concern about preserving the warmth and intimacy that defined Oldenborg’s character. As its final weeks unfold, residents and visitors alike continue to gather for language tables, holding onto the routines that made the space feel like home.
“I feel like it’s a little too much to say, but [Oldenborg has] a safe-haven-ish vibe,” he said. “Oldenborg is still, I [won’t] say majority, but maybe leaning towards international students, and for me, that [feels] a little more [like] a close community compared to all the other dorms,” said Oldenborg resident Max Liu PO ’28.
Words by Kira Heller | Visual by Vera Rosenblum
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