Strolling through the campus with Autumn's crisp, cool air swirling around my cardigan-draped form; fleeting snow on a chilly Winter's day enticing everyone to join in on a snowball fight; biking carefree after Final's in the wistful enchantments of Spring. These were the moments experienced by an individual during her undergraduate years at this solid establishment, renowned for its academia as well as its provisions for the imagination and spirit.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Prospective students, beware: you may never want to pursue the Real World after your dream-like musings of four years at the University of Oregon. Instead, you might try to hole up in one of the many trees planted throughout the campus, convinced that you are a fairy squirrel destined for a simple life of nuts, philosophical ramblings with interesting characters that pass you by, and of course, wild goose-chases from the DPS that land you in some random person's drunken house party where everyone is singing in hand-held unison, tuned into a frequency mean and green.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The academics at this institution are absolutely of high-caliber. The classes are conducted very professionally. It is a walk in the park to get in contact with your professors if need be. There are so many resources that students have access to: tutoring services, mentoring help, adviser meetings - you name it! Exams are all relevant to what you have been taught. This school does not baby you. You get out what you put in! With that said, however, professors are very understanding about life circumstances that happen one's way in life every so often, and most are willing to make compromises in terms of grades, deadlines, and make-ups.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Most of the newly-built dorms are quite spacious and host many social events for people to get to know one another. The RA's are quite good at their jobs and address any complaints or concerns in a swift and thorough manner.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food appeases everyone's palate - from raw vegans to the carnivorous caveman. It is easy to eat a healthy, balanced, and nutritious meal at any of the venues. There are so many cafe and pastry venues to choose from that are open until late. The meal plans are quite reasonable and efficient, using a point-based system.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The university offers various events that cater to individuals of all groups throughout the year. There is always something going on throughout the week, whether it's a big multi-cultural event such as a Hawaaiin Luau or swing-dancing on a Tuesday night.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As others have mentioned before, the school's tuition is rather reasonable for in-state students, but a bit expensive for out-of-state students. However, the atmosphere, available resources, and high-quality academics quite make up for the cost.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
My favorite building at the University of Oregon is the Knight Library. It is architecturally exquisite and the ambience is quite lovely inside. I loved going to this library whether to study, research, meet up with friends at the cafe located on the basement floor, or just to leaf through the multitude of vintage books.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I've never had any security issues on campus before. I feel that the grounds here are safe. If there are any problems, one can always press one of the emergency buttons that are strewn throughout the campus for a speedy dispatch to DPS.
Strolling through the campus with Autumn's crisp, cool air swirling around my cardigan-draped form; fleeting snow on a chilly Winter's day enticing everyone to join in on a snowball fight; biking carefree after Final's in the wistful enchantments of Spring. These were the moments experienced by an individual during her undergraduate years at this solid establishment, renowned for its academia as well as its provisions for the imagination and spirit.
Prospective students, beware: you may never want to pursue the Real World after your dream-like musings of four years at the University of Oregon. Instead, you might try to hole up in one of the many trees planted throughout the campus, convinced that you are a fairy squirrel destined for a simple life of nuts, philosophical ramblings with interesting characters that pass you by, and of course, wild goose-chases from the DPS that land you in some random person's drunken house party where everyone is singing in hand-held unison, tuned into a frequency mean and green.
The academics at this institution are absolutely of high-caliber. The classes are conducted very professionally. It is a walk in the park to get in contact with your professors if need be. There are so many resources that students have access to: tutoring services, mentoring help, adviser meetings - you name it! Exams are all relevant to what you have been taught. This school does not baby you. You get out what you put in! With that said, however, professors are very understanding about life circumstances that happen one's way in life every so often, and most are willing to make compromises in terms of grades, deadlines, and make-ups.
Most of the newly-built dorms are quite spacious and host many social events for people to get to know one another. The RA's are quite good at their jobs and address any complaints or concerns in a swift and thorough manner.
The food appeases everyone's palate - from raw vegans to the carnivorous caveman. It is easy to eat a healthy, balanced, and nutritious meal at any of the venues. There are so many cafe and pastry venues to choose from that are open until late. The meal plans are quite reasonable and efficient, using a point-based system.
The university offers various events that cater to individuals of all groups throughout the year. There is always something going on throughout the week, whether it's a big multi-cultural event such as a Hawaaiin Luau or swing-dancing on a Tuesday night.
As others have mentioned before, the school's tuition is rather reasonable for in-state students, but a bit expensive for out-of-state students. However, the atmosphere, available resources, and high-quality academics quite make up for the cost.
My favorite building at the University of Oregon is the Knight Library. It is architecturally exquisite and the ambience is quite lovely inside. I loved going to this library whether to study, research, meet up with friends at the cafe located on the basement floor, or just to leaf through the multitude of vintage books.
I've never had any security issues on campus before. I feel that the grounds here are safe. If there are any problems, one can always press one of the emergency buttons that are strewn throughout the campus for a speedy dispatch to DPS.