I love getting an Oregon State University education in Bend! The small campus has a strong community, It feels like I am taking classes and living life in Bend. We aren't just stuck on a campus, our town is our campus!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Think about where you want to be living and how you want to be spending your free time.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I have taken a variety of classes, and all of my professors have been extremely helpful!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are nice and quiet, but the community in the residence hall is awesome. I lived with a sophomore and above community, and we always had fun.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
restaurant quality food, they're only cooking for a few hundred people if that, so the food is generally pretty good! My favorite are their grilled chicken fajitas or Scallop salad.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Bend has so many recreation opportunities. Snowboarding at Bachelor 20 minutes from campus, tons of breweries, live music almost every night, hiking, Phil's trails mountain biking 10 minutes from campus, and more. There's never a time when there's nothing to do in Bend!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Getting an education in Bend is amazing.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This is not a traditional campus. We're small and growing, but it allows our students who want a non-traditional college experience to still fit right in. I didn't want greek life and football games, I wanted to spend my weekends camping and floating the river. This campus is great for students who want a smaller college and love to spend time outside with like minded friends.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Cascade Adventures takes students out for free on hikes and trips! Headwaters, the back to school trip for first year students, had a 4 day canoe trip or a 3 day backpacking trip when I went. We even have a gear rental store where you can check out camping stuff, paddle boards, canoes, and snowshoes.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Small campus, safe community and a friendly public safety team. The safest I've felt on an OSU campus.
I love getting an Oregon State University education in Bend! The small campus has a strong community, It feels like I am taking classes and living life in Bend. We aren't just stuck on a campus, our town is our campus!
Think about where you want to be living and how you want to be spending your free time.
I have taken a variety of classes, and all of my professors have been extremely helpful!
The dorms are nice and quiet, but the community in the residence hall is awesome. I lived with a sophomore and above community, and we always had fun.
restaurant quality food, they're only cooking for a few hundred people if that, so the food is generally pretty good! My favorite are their grilled chicken fajitas or Scallop salad.
Bend has so many recreation opportunities. Snowboarding at Bachelor 20 minutes from campus, tons of breweries, live music almost every night, hiking, Phil's trails mountain biking 10 minutes from campus, and more. There's never a time when there's nothing to do in Bend!
Getting an education in Bend is amazing.
This is not a traditional campus. We're small and growing, but it allows our students who want a non-traditional college experience to still fit right in. I didn't want greek life and football games, I wanted to spend my weekends camping and floating the river. This campus is great for students who want a smaller college and love to spend time outside with like minded friends.
Cascade Adventures takes students out for free on hikes and trips! Headwaters, the back to school trip for first year students, had a 4 day canoe trip or a 3 day backpacking trip when I went. We even have a gear rental store where you can check out camping stuff, paddle boards, canoes, and snowshoes.
Small campus, safe community and a friendly public safety team. The safest I've felt on an OSU campus.