My lectures do have a lot of people (200-600 students), but I haven't found that to be a problem. My professors are accustomed to teaching large groups (and thus accommodating a large amount of learning styles). Additionally, many of my classes have smaller recitation sections, with only 20 people. Also, every time I've had a question, my professors have been great about replying promptly to my emails.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
OSU offers a gorgeous campus that is small enough I can walk to all of my classes, but which is also extremely bike-friendly. The dorm experience has also been fantastic, as I've been able to find other students with the same interests (in fact, I've met many people in my dorm who are also in my classes, which is very helpful when it comes to finding study buddies).
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
If you're from Oregon, the tuition is very reasonable. The cost to live in one of the dorms is less well-priced, but your money is definitely put to good use. For instance, there was a dorm-wide LAN party (complete with free pizza, soda and energy drinks), plus the dorm provides all sorts of activities in the lounge, such as pool and ping-pong tables, an arcade game and a big screen TV.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you're going to be living in a dorm and with a roommate, take the time to look through the profiles people have filled out and e-mail your roommate beforehand. Having a fun, agreeable person to come home to (and your dorm will become your home, trust me!) is MUCH more pleasant than one you don't get along with!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Those who want to major in Science. I visited Montana State, which is known to have a great science program, and even as the representatives were trying to sell MSU, they mentioned Oregon State several times as being a good school for natural sciences.
My lectures do have a lot of people (200-600 students), but I haven't found that to be a problem. My professors are accustomed to teaching large groups (and thus accommodating a large amount of learning styles). Additionally, many of my classes have smaller recitation sections, with only 20 people. Also, every time I've had a question, my professors have been great about replying promptly to my emails.
OSU offers a gorgeous campus that is small enough I can walk to all of my classes, but which is also extremely bike-friendly. The dorm experience has also been fantastic, as I've been able to find other students with the same interests (in fact, I've met many people in my dorm who are also in my classes, which is very helpful when it comes to finding study buddies).
If you're from Oregon, the tuition is very reasonable. The cost to live in one of the dorms is less well-priced, but your money is definitely put to good use. For instance, there was a dorm-wide LAN party (complete with free pizza, soda and energy drinks), plus the dorm provides all sorts of activities in the lounge, such as pool and ping-pong tables, an arcade game and a big screen TV.
If you're going to be living in a dorm and with a roommate, take the time to look through the profiles people have filled out and e-mail your roommate beforehand. Having a fun, agreeable person to come home to (and your dorm will become your home, trust me!) is MUCH more pleasant than one you don't get along with!
Those who want to major in Science. I visited Montana State, which is known to have a great science program, and even as the representatives were trying to sell MSU, they mentioned Oregon State several times as being a good school for natural sciences.