Even if you know what you want to do, branch out and take a random class in a totally different subject. I took a Shakespeare course my first quarter (I'm majoring in Biology, going the pre-med route) and loved it. The professors are great, and you never know what subject will capture your interest. Plus, the requirements for graduation (which include mandatory liberal arts classes) are such that every student will achieve a varied education, in addition to fulfilling their major requirements.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Everyone says it, but OSU is a really beautiful campus. Very green, very open...it's small enough that you can walk anywhere in about twenty minutes, but not not so tiny as to be completely claustrophobic. Sometimes it's nice to just walk leisurely through campus and take it all in. The dorms are pretty nice (as far as college residence halls go!) and there are lots of food options, on and off campus.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Non-resident tuition is a lot higher than resident tuition, but OSU offers a lot of scholarship opportunities depending on your academic and extracurricular interests, as well as your financial need. Considering that you're learning from nationally-recognized professors who are experts in their fields, and that virtually everything you'd need is either on campus or a short trip away, the price is not bad at all.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Corvallis is pretty small (about 55,000 people), so it's a good plan to get involved in different activities on campus. You'll meet people who are interested in the same things you are, as well as those that are totally different from you. There's something for everyone; lots of clubs, Greek life, restaurants nearby to meet up with people. Don't hesitate to venture out and try something new.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
There is more of an emphasis on agriculture, science and engineering than liberal arts. If that's what you want to do, then OSU will provide the education you need to get where you want to go. If you want more of an urban setting, you won't be satisfied here (although Portland is only about an hour away). But it doesn't hurt to check out a school you never pictured yourself at before. Sometimes putting yourself into the environment of a college is all it takes...
Even if you know what you want to do, branch out and take a random class in a totally different subject. I took a Shakespeare course my first quarter (I'm majoring in Biology, going the pre-med route) and loved it. The professors are great, and you never know what subject will capture your interest. Plus, the requirements for graduation (which include mandatory liberal arts classes) are such that every student will achieve a varied education, in addition to fulfilling their major requirements.
Everyone says it, but OSU is a really beautiful campus. Very green, very open...it's small enough that you can walk anywhere in about twenty minutes, but not not so tiny as to be completely claustrophobic. Sometimes it's nice to just walk leisurely through campus and take it all in. The dorms are pretty nice (as far as college residence halls go!) and there are lots of food options, on and off campus.
Non-resident tuition is a lot higher than resident tuition, but OSU offers a lot of scholarship opportunities depending on your academic and extracurricular interests, as well as your financial need. Considering that you're learning from nationally-recognized professors who are experts in their fields, and that virtually everything you'd need is either on campus or a short trip away, the price is not bad at all.
Corvallis is pretty small (about 55,000 people), so it's a good plan to get involved in different activities on campus. You'll meet people who are interested in the same things you are, as well as those that are totally different from you. There's something for everyone; lots of clubs, Greek life, restaurants nearby to meet up with people. Don't hesitate to venture out and try something new.
There is more of an emphasis on agriculture, science and engineering than liberal arts. If that's what you want to do, then OSU will provide the education you need to get where you want to go. If you want more of an urban setting, you won't be satisfied here (although Portland is only about an hour away). But it doesn't hurt to check out a school you never pictured yourself at before. Sometimes putting yourself into the environment of a college is all it takes...