University of Oregon Top Questions

The academics at University of Oregon are great. I am in the School of Journalism and Communication, and the classes that I have taken are great at staying up to date with current social media outlets, events, teaching methods, and more. Some of the entry level classes can be quite large (I took an Anthropology class that was about 200 people), however the classes become smaller and more personal as you get to the higher divisions. I have found that the professors make good use of their office hours, and if a student feels they are not doing things fairly there is a good Student Services office that can assist with that. Class participation is common if the class takes attendance, and if not it starts to become less by the end of the term. The most unique class that I've taken was an Anthropology class called "Monkeys and Apes." We studied the different species of monkeys and it was quite astonishing to see the similarities between humans and monkeys. The schools academic requirements can be challenging, but whatever a student is willing to put into it they will get out of it. I believe the lower division classes are more aimed at learning for the sake of learning, and when graduation gets closer students learn more about how to enter into the job market.

I am completely smitten with the University of Oregon. There is so much life on campus no matter what the weather may be like, or how stressed the students are with their finals. One of the greatest things about this university is its accessibility to any class or activity you may want to try. There are no restrictions based on what your major is, all classes are free game. Because most classes are open to any student, you have the chance to meet more people and interact with those you otherwise might not have a chance. The only thing I would change about the school is the location. It's not that Eugene isn't great, it is - gorgeous campus year round - but the weather can be discerning at times. However, the campus health center came prepared for students like myself and the numerous others, who thrive on sunshine, with a room equipped especially to help rejuvenate your body with Vitamin D. The school is the perfect size. There are enough people so you have the option of meeting someone new every day, but it's small enough that you can walk around campus at any given time and see a familiar place. The class sizes aren't too huge, with the exception of some of the lecture classes, but the professors of the larger classes make a valid effort in getting to know each student personally. You can usually find me somewhere on campus, whether it’s in class, at the library, in my dorm room, or just being outside with friends. Eugene is the definition of a college town. Even in the residential neighborhoods surrounding the school, everyone is boasting their school pride. Many of the local restaurants are aimed to please the students, their stomachs, and their wallets. It's a win win every time. The administration at the school works very hard to keep campus life moving smoothly. They make the effort to help students transition from life at home to life on their own. The most recent controversy on campus dealt with the firing of President Richard Lariviere. Throughout this controversy, the school's gigantic amount of school pride nearly tripled, to show our support to our president and to each other during such a strange transition of powers. On an everyday basis, you will see more than a fair share of students wearing their duck gear. My entire first year experience has been great. There isn't one moment that I can pick out to be my favorite because they've all been so fantastic. The only complaint I've heard among my peers has been the sizes of the dorm rooms being too small, but I find them cozy.

The academics at the University of Oregon are very well rounded. Lecture classes consist of around 300 students, while regular classes consist of 20 to 30 students. It is very easy to gain a close relationship with your professors. All of the professors I have had so far have been very intelligent and very well educated in their fields. They are all very enthusiastic and passionate about their teachings as well which makes class more interesting and engages students. Students in classes are very engaged during class as well as outside of class. Making appointments with teachers outside of class is very easy, and professors have certain hours required to open their office doors for students to visit with questions or concerns. The professors at the University of Oregon are very invested in the success of their students.

As I said before, I'd like to see more of an emphasis placed on academics. However, my time spent at Oregon thus far has been rigorous yet enjoyable. Class sizes vary dramatically. For example, the lagest class I've taken had 220 students, while the smallest had just 26. The nice thing about UO is that you can find plenty of people with different study habits. As a computer science major, I find myself studying in the library on a Friday night quite often - and I'm definitely not alone. On the other hand, some students choose to place a minimum amount of effort into their studies. But remember, you're paying at least $30k go to college and your hard work will most definitely pay off. The most interesting class I've taken is the History of Rock Music, 1950-70 as one of my freshman multicultural requirements. The professor's passion and generous use of different multimedia formats really made the class enjoyable yet made me reassess my views of the past.

As I said before, I'd like to see more of an emphasis places on academics. However, my time spent at Oregon thus far has been rigorous yet enjoyable. Class sizes vary dramatically. For example, the lagest class I've taken had 220 students, while the smallest had just 26. The nice thing about UO is that you can find plenty of people with different study habits. As a computer science major, I find myself studying in the library on a Friday night quite often - and I'm definitely not alone. On the other hand, some students choose to place a minimum amount of effort into their studies. But remember, you're paying at least $30k go to college and your hard work will most definitely pay off. The most interesting class I've taken is the History of Rock Music, 1950-70 as one of my freshman multicultural requirements. The professor's passion and generous use of different multimedia formats really made the class enjoyable yet made me reassess my views of the past.

As for the academic side of the University of Oregon, I am very pleased with what I have experienced thus far; the professors have gotten to know me on a first-name basis, there is a lot of class participation and student interaction, and the facilities are great for studying.

As a music student, I have yet to be in a music class that exceeds 50 people. My experience in the music school has been especially great, not only because the class sizes are small, but because my relationships with the professors are personable and interactive. I get the sense that each one of my professors is dedicated in helping me succeed throughout my college career. Being a music major can be tough. We are required to take the core classes such as theory, aural skills, keyboarding and music history, all within our first and second years of undergrad. I remember thinking to myself, is this possible? Am I going to fail miserably? Will I still enjoy music as much as I did in high school? It took some getting used to during my first couple of week, but as the term progressed I was able to get to know my professors, who helped me immensely every step of the way. By the end of the year I was getting A's and B's in all of my music classes, solely because I was committed to my passion in music and because my professors were committed in me.

The professors in the Dept of Dance pick their favorites, the students that will hopefully make their choreography digestible. Nobody is taken seriously if they have any sort of degree in dance from the U of O. Seriously. YouTube any of their productions. They are... embarrassing. Even the Assistant Professors works suck, and they are considered contemporary. There is nothing contemporary about the U of O. The town and department both have arrested development.

Professors are nice. Good for them. Stupid hippies

My professors know my name since the classes are not too huge (like freshmen classes). Here at the UO students study since week one. I can see that the library is always busy. The most unique class that I have taken is MGMT 321 which is Operations Management because the teacher is very good at explaining the material. Sometimes I do go to the teacher's office hours.

Professors can honestly make you like or hate the subject. I recommend asking others who have taken the class what they liked and didn't like about the professor's teaching style and possibly read some reviews online about them. There are a lot of general education requirements. Definitely try to get classes that overlap multiple requirements (likes "arts and letters" and "multicultural" are both satisfied for the same class). This way, you have more space in your schedule to take the classes you want, and a better chance to graduate on-time, although an increasing number of students stay for a fifth year, and that's ok to do too.

In WGS and Spanish and the Honors College most of my profs know my name, but regular UO classes that have upwards of 100 kids wouldn't if I didn't go to office hours and harrass them into knowing me :).

Classes are good. Registering is frustrating, you really have to lobby for your education and not give up if they tell you "you don't have the right prereqs, the class is full..etc etc." Urban Farm is probably the best fun class you can take.

Most of my profs dont know my name. Favorite class: wilderness survival, awesome. I dont feel prepared to go get a job after this.least favorite: Humanities 103. Students are not competitive. The Bio department is awesome. They have a strong core of profs and good GTFs and BPTs. The academic requirements seem reasonable.

Once you are in the upper division classes, teachers actually get to know you as long as you make an effort. Almost all of them are extremely approachable and easy to have a real conversation with.

If it wasn't for the honors college, I would have been frustrated with my academic experience here. My advice would be to choose a major that the school is strong in, and not just something that interests you, because there are definite differences in program strength here. My honors classes made up all of my undergraduate requirements and never have more than 25 people in them, are discussion based, and can sometimes result in an end-of-term dinner at the professor's house. Students are largely non-competitive which is WONDERFUL (I wanted to go to an East Coast school and can't tell you now how glad I am that I didn't) and everyone takes their academics pretty seriously. The most unique class I've taken was 19th Century German Poetry and Song: it was taught by two professors, and had 7 kids in the class. I learned so much random stuff but was exposed to a whole new kind of learning experience. I won't ever forget that class. In addition to twice a week meetings, we had to attend a concert, and then had a dinner party at one professor's house where we talked about our final papers. We actually didn't talk about our papers at all and just enjoyed our professor's culinary skills and each other's company.

Academics? Oh that's right, the OTHER reason I'm at UO! I came here to run track and escape the death grip of my parents, I didn't look much into academics. However, I did apply for the Architecture school and got in as an incoming frosh. The program was a HUGE dissapointment to me. My professor SUCKED! And mandatory studio was a nightmare. The main problem is that I was looking for Landscape Arch, and all students must take General architucture the first year, before going into specific categories. This was my downfall, as I could care less about building offices. So, I transitioned to business, and so far it has been phenominal. The UO school of Business is amazing, really top notch professors... a great place to earn a business degree, or even minor. Requirements are very fair, tons of class variation for different requirements. Online classes are also set up very well, and run smoothly. I LOVE the quarter system, if you have a crappy class, you only have to deal with it for 10 weeks!

Being from the business school, yes students are competitive, trying to keep ahead of the class average is definitely part of the fun. All of our classes encourage communication within the class, but I think my personal favorite class would be Management 335- Launching New Ventures with Sam Holloway. This class, is awesome, great atmosphere and you are guaranteed to learn a ton!

Like any larger university, lower division classes are usually larger because students need to take general education classes. But once you begin your major upper division classes the sizes are great. My classes are largest at 40 students, but mostly less. Even the most popular majors have classes smaller then 60 students in the upper division courses. Professors are great most of the time!

I have actually been engaged by my classes. The feeling of excitement to learn is new to me. My classes have actually turned me onto much more than I ever expected.