Matt
I have had a great experience with Oregon State so far. Its big enough to not feel dinky but not too large that you feel like a number in a sea of students.
Meaghan
The best thing about this school is that, no matter who you are, you would never run out of opportunities. There are so many different people and departments here, and there are thousands of opportunities in each department. The one thing I'd change about OSU is registration times. Sometimes my registration times have been during a class, so I don't always get to register at my time so I get a lower registration priority than I normally would. I think registration times should be after classes end, instead of throughout the day. I'd say that OSU is just right on the size aspect. I have mostly large classes, which gives you a feeling of anonymity, but the small classes that you run into lets you have personal interaction as well. Most people ask me why I chose to go to OSU, since I'm from California. When I tell them I like rain, they look at me even more strangely than before I told them I go to OSU. Most of the time, I'm on campus. Most of my friends live on campus, as do I, so I really only go off campus to work, volunteer, or go to a club meeting off campus. OSU is definitely situated in a college town. Corvallis wouldn't exist if OSU hadn't been constructed nearly 200 years ago. The administration here are relatively pleasant and willing to work with you on just about anything that I've had to deal with, which isn't much (also a plus!). The biggest recent controversy is whether OSU should go smoke free next year. Due to the influx of foreign students who smoke, a lot of people believe that this will be a good thing for OSU. On the other hand, some also believe that the current 30-feet away from buildings rule is good for a smoking restriction. OSU is definitely a school with a lot of pride. We may not always be the best, but we do love our sports teams. The most unusual thing about OSU is number of weird things you can see on campus in one day. I've seen everything from people in costumes to people riding unicycles, and nothing surprises me at this point. There are so many people here with so many different interests, you'll never be bored on your way to class! The one thing about OSU that I'll never forget is the seemingly random artwork distributed throughout the buildings, and outside as well. The wood structures in People's Park next to Gilkey Hall are my current favorite, but who know's when that will be replaced. The most frequent complaint that I have heard students talk about are the differences between professors. Some professors are easy, some are difficult, and you get the same credits from both. The best thing to do is listen to what your peers are saying about what the good professors are, as well as looking your professors online ratings.
Meaghan
The best thing about this school is that, no matter who you are, you would never run out of opportunities. There are so many different people and departments here, and there are thousands of opportunities in each department. The one thing I'd change about OSU is registration times. Sometimes my registration times have been during a class, so I don't always get to register at my time so I get a lower registration priority than I normally would. I think registration times should be after classes end, instead of throughout the day. I'd say that OSU is just right on the size aspect. I have mostly large classes, which gives you a feeling of anonymity, but the small classes that you run into lets you have personal interaction as well. Most people ask me why I chose to go to OSU, since I'm from California. When I tell them I like rain, they look at me even more strangely than before I told them I go to OSU. Most of the time, I'm on campus. Most of my friends live on campus, as do I, so I really only go off campus to work, volunteer, or go to a club meeting off campus. OSU is definitely situated in a college town. Corvallis wouldn't exist if OSU hadn't been constructed nearly 200 years ago. The administration here are relatively pleasant and willing to work with you on just about anything that I've had to deal with, which isn't much (also a plus!). The biggest recent controversy is whether OSU should go smoke free next year. Due to the influx of foreign students who smoke, a lot of people believe that this will be a good thing for OSU. On the other hand, some also believe that the current 30-feet away from buildings rule is good for a smoking restriction. OSU is definitely a school with a lot of pride. We may not always be the best, but we do love our sports teams. The most unusual thing about OSU is number of weird things you can see on campus in one day. I've seen everything from people in costumes to people riding unicycles, and nothing surprises me at this point. There are so many people here with so many different interests, you'll never be bored on your way to class! The one thing about OSU that I'll never forget is the seemingly random artwork distributed throughout the buildings, and outside as well. The wood structures in People's Park next to Gilkey Hall are my current favorite, but who know's when that will be replaced. The most frequent complaint that I have heard students talk about are the differences between professors. Some professors are easy, some are difficult, and you get the same credits from both. The best thing to do is listen to what your peers are saying about what the good professors are, as well as looking your professors online ratings.
Meaghan
The best thing about this school is that, no matter who you are, you would never run out of opportunities. There are so many different people and departments here, and there are thousands of opportunities in each department. The one thing I'd change about OSU is registration times. Sometimes my registration times have been during a class, so I don't always get to register at my time so I get a lower registration priority than I normally would. I think registration times should be after classes end, instead of throughout the day. I'd say that OSU is just right on the size aspect. I have mostly large classes, which gives you a feeling of anonymity, but the small classes that you run into lets you have personal interaction as well. Most people ask me why I chose to go to OSU, since I'm from California. When I tell them I like rain, they look at me even more strangely than before I told them I go to OSU. Most of the time, I'm on campus. Most of my friends live on campus, as do I, so I really only go off campus to work, volunteer, or go to a club meeting off campus. OSU is definitely situated in a college town. Corvallis wouldn't exist if OSU hadn't been constructed nearly 200 years ago. The administration here are relatively pleasant and willing to work with you on just about anything that I've had to deal with, which isn't much (also a plus!). The biggest recent controversy is whether OSU should go smoke free next year. Due to the influx of foreign students who smoke, a lot of people believe that this will be a good thing for OSU. On the other hand, some also believe that the current 30-feet away from buildings rule is good for a smoking restriction. OSU is definitely a school with a lot of pride. We may not always be the best, but we do love our sports teams. The most unusual thing about OSU is number of weird things you can see on campus in one day. I've seen everything from people in costumes to people riding unicycles, and nothing surprises me at this point. There are so many people here with so many different interests, you'll never be bored on your way to class! The one thing about OSU that I'll never forget is the seemingly random artwork distributed throughout the buildings, and outside as well. The wood structures in People's Park next to Gilkey Hall are my current favorite, but who know's when that will be replaced. The most frequent complaint that I have heard students talk about are the differences between professors. Some professors are easy, some are difficult, and you get the same credits from both. The best thing to do is listen to what your peers are saying about what the good professors are, as well as looking your professors online ratings.
Jennifer
The best thing about Oregon State University is all the clubs and sports that they have to offer. There are clubs for almost anyone who is interested in whatever they want to do. There's alot of sports clubs, other clubs, and intramural sports that are offered at OSU. There is also so much school pride here, more so than any other campus. Many people know OSU as one of the most spirited campuses. Most students attend all the sporting events, even other than football. There are so many kids around campus that wear Oregon State sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweatpants, backpacks, etc. There is so much school pride and spirit here and that is one of the things I love most about OSU. The only thing I would change is the town. I would love it if Corvallis was a bigger town.
Jennifer
The best thing about Oregon State University is all the clubs and sports that they have to offer. There are clubs for almost anyone who is interested in whatever they want to do. There's alot of sports clubs, other clubs, and intramural sports that are offered at OSU. There is also so much school pride here, more so than any other campus. Many people know OSU as one of the most spirited campuses. Most students attend all the sporting events, even other than football. There are so many kids around campus that wear Oregon State sweatshirts, t-shirts, sweatpants, backpacks, etc. There is so much school pride and spirit here and that is one of the things I love most about OSU. The only thing I would change is the town. I would love it if Corvallis was a bigger town.