Academics
It's not just that Oregon State University seems to have it all, from "amazing research programs" to an "incredibly beautiful" campus and "inviting community." It's also that the administration does its utmost to ensure undergrads feel supported from the moment their first semester begins. This includes sending "frequent emails to check in on students' progress" and weekly "updates on career development, research, and community building" initiatives. Students praise many of OSU's offerings, from technology-and specifically engineering, given that the school has "an on-campus nuclear reactor"-to "excellent wildlife, ecology, and natural resources" programs. The hands-on nature of business classes also stood out to this first-year student: "We had to create microbusinesses with teams and sell products we made. It gave me a lot of insight and experience." No matter the course of study, undergrads generally receive a nice balance between "discussion-based classes and experiential learning." Moreover, "there are so many innovative peer education programs that supplement traditional lecture classes and give students another way to learn."
Though "experience varies quite drastically from professor to professor," students say that most of their instructors are "accessible, knowledgeable, and engaging." Indeed, "it's pretty rare that I have a class that feels like a drag." Overall, professors seem to be "very understanding of personal issues and are willing to be flexible and work with individual students to be sure that they succeed." As one enrollee concludes, "I have been blessed with some fantastic professors who have gone above and beyond in the time they put into me and my learning goals."