University of Oregon Top Questions

I dislike the environment and student body. Everyone is a bit too stereotypical and there are way to many students. The school focuses too much on athletics and the food is the typical gross dorm food. Eugene is a really good area, especially for the hipster crowd. It's small, not much to do, but has really good places to eat! I'm transferring out to find a better fit for myself.

The University of Oregon is an all around great place to be. The faculty on campus are always friendly and helpful. It is the perfect size college town, with a campus that is large enough that it does not seem cramped but not so large that it takes too long to walk to the other side of campus. Being located in the Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of rainy days. It would be nice to have a few more days of sunshine throughout the year but if rain is not a huge concern it is an amazing place to be. There is always something to do here; from the popular sporting events to weekly parties. Campus is also located close to downtown Eugene which allows access to even more things to do throughout the week. University of Oregon takes pride in who they are, if you want a school with tons of school pride this is the place to be!

I love Oregon and especially it's campus. I think everyone's school spirit makes this community close and exciting. I would change the quarter academic system. I think it conflicts with schedules and makes it difficult for students to transfer to and from UO. Eugene is definitely a college town and the whole town is enthusiastic about UO.

This school is a great place to be. The campus is so lively and well taken care of. School spirit prevails at all times, but students take their academics seriously. Everyone is here to have fun while getting a good education. It keeps a healthy balance between the two, and there are many opportunities to get involved in school and the community. Also, the location is convenient, and only 2 hours away from Portland, OR! The professors are amazing and I feel like I am learning a lot. When I first applied for colleges, University of Oregon was on the bottom of my list. Around April, something drastically changed my mind after visiting with professors and visiting the campus and soon it became the only school I wanted to attend. It has been the best choice I have ever made. University of Oregon is the place to be.

My overall opinion is that this is a good school. It has some bad qualities, like allowing smokers to walk around campus blowing their "death smoke" in other peoples faces and giving student athletes bigger privileges than the rest of the students but I like the University of Oregon.

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I absolutely cherish the University of Oregon, the environment is friendly and there is a lot of diversity on the campus. All of the professors and staff are very supportive and friendly and for the most part actively participate in making sure students succeed. My favorite part about the school is that there is a lot of school spirit not only on campus, but around the entire town. I've never felt so connected to the people in my area. Another thing that is a favorite of mine is that there are so many opportunities to do what you love and stand up for what you believe in. There are many clubs and there are always protests or surveys that are open for participation.

My overall opinion of the University of Oregon is a very high one. The University's campus is absolutely beautiful with tall trees, greenery at all times of the year and an easy campus to get around. The only thing that I would change about the school is the amount of rain that we get in Eugene. It does not bother me all the time but every so often it can get tiring. The spring term here is amazing though, with tons of sunshine! Another great thing about the University of Oregon is that it is on terms instead of semesters. In this setting, classes go by very fast with only ten weeks of class and one week of finals at the end but it allows you to take more classes. If you do not enjoy a particular class as much as others then the class goes much faster which is always nice. The U of O is a pretty big school with around 20,000 students but it does not seem this way at all. I see many of the same people everyday and the campus is small which makes it seem like the population of the school is smaller. But if you do want to get lost in the crowd, you have the opportunity to. Around the University is the city of Eugene. Eugene is an interesting city. There are many nice parts to it but there are also some down and out parts. I mostly stick on campus or around because I like campus much better than the rest of Eugene. But if you want to get away on a weekend there are plenty of places to do it. The coast is about an hour away as well as the mountains if you head East. Portland is a mere two hours away, too. If you're looking for a school that has a lot of school pride, University of Oregon is it. Football games, basketball games, baseball games are all very fun! And our football team has done really well the past couple years. People at the University of Oregon are really helpful and friendly. If you need help in a class professors and graduate students are there to assist you and if you need tutoring, the University offers programs. There are many ways to get involved on campus which makes everyone feel like they have a place here. It's a wonderful University and I would recommend it to anyone. I have loved my four years at the U of O and would not change anything about it.

The U of O is a great school, and a great place to learn. It's big school but there are many opportunities to join different organizations to experience being part of a smaller community. Eugene is the ideal college town with lots of outdoor activities and great restaurants. The biggest recent controversy on campus was the firing of President Lariviere. There is also tension regarding how academics and athletics have been prioritized.

If you're looking for a school with a strong sense of school spirit, UO has more than enough. You can find the Oregon logo and images of 'Puddles' the mascot all over the Eugene area. There are many business that offer student discounts and cater specifically for students which creates the perfect 'home-town' feel for a complete 'college- town'. No matter what you feel extremely welcomed! The school itself is good medium-sized campus and there are so many opportunities available. Whether you have a specific department or major in mind...or you're looking for something interesting to do on the side. You will not be disappointed! The campus has some of the best dorm/campus food around and there are plenty of cafes near and on campus. If you're looking for something to do in-between classes, I recommend visiting one of the two museums on campus which are free to students (free to the public on some days). There's the Museum of Natural and Cultural History on the east side of campus- it has everything from fossils and rocks to cultural artifacts- You have to check out the World's Oldest Shoes! On the west side of campus there's the Art museum- it's galleries rotate quite often so there is always something new to see! Other than that, our school has an excellent athletics department and the Student Gym is huge! There's so much to do. The professors are welcoming and the staff are extremely helpful. If there's anything you're interested in or you want to volunteer or become a part of something usually all you have to do is ask and send a few emails. There have been a few major events/ controversies concerning the campus in the past few years. Right now, the school is in search for a new president- you can check out the school's website and state board for information on recent updates. This upcoming fall the University of Oregon will join many other schools in becoming a "smoke free campus." There was a Freshman Riot last year (you can find it all over youtube) and since then the Lane County Sheriffs Dept. has been upping surveillance during the weekends.