<p>I got my acceptance letter about a week ago and I just wanted to hear from students who go there or went there. I'm from socal and I went to take a tour of the campus this past summer and loved it but I understand that that's not what the weather is like all the time. I just want to know what to expect as the town, the campus activities, the weather, the classes and everything in between</p>
<p>I don’t think many UO students post here, but if I, as a UO parent, can answer any questions I’d be happy to.</p>
<p>In brief, no, the weather in summer is not like most of the academic year. It rains a lot. A LOT.</p>
<p>I live in Oregon now, but I was born and raised in southern CA, and if you like that kind of weather, and if it’s important to you to live in that kind of weather, you will definitely not like the weather at UO. I hated southern CA weather and am glad to not live in it anymore, but some people like it. Some people, even if they do like it, aren’t so sensitive to weather that going to college somewhere with very different weather is a problem. It just all depends on the person.</p>
<p>Eugene is a really great college town, lots of music, great access to outdoors and sports type activities, great coffee shops, used clothing stores, lots of people on bicycles… all that stuff.</p>
<p>The classes I hear most about are in English department --where my daughter lives-- so I could offer a bit about that, but besides that and the honors college, I don’t have direct knowledge of classes, departments, etc. It’s a very busy campus with a lot of student activities – what sort of things are you interested in?</p>
<p>I’m a UO alum and native Oregonian, although I live in NorCal now.</p>
<p>I loved Oregon and Eugene. It is a beautiful campus, and has great programs. Yes, it rains a lot! Oregonians don’t seem to care, just put on your raincoat and go. The rain is what makes it so green.</p>
<p>There are wonderful neighborhoods just around the campus, lots of great restaurants, shops, etc.</p>
<p>I went there quite a few years ago but have many happy memories. I tried to get my kids to go there, but to no avail.</p>
<p>It is a liberal campus, so if that suits you, you will fit in.</p>
<p>I am also in the same boat as you. From Central California. It’s dry here. 5-6 inches of rain a year. One of the most conservative areas in the state. Not that I’d consider myself conservative, but I think the culture is something I’ve become accustomed too. But I want a big school with a lot of school pride. I’ll be visiting in April to check it out. Funny though, my other main choice</p>
<p>is USC. I know. Haha. But we’ll see. I just want to here about the community and campus life. I am accepted, so I’m good on that aspect. :)</p>
<p>I’m a UO alum, born and raised in Oregon, now living in NorCal as well. You’ve gotten some excellent feedback in this thread. I’ll throw in a different perspective, which is as a parent of a daughter who left NorCal and went to Indiana University. The weather has been a massive adjustment for her, as has the political leanings (way more conservative than what she’s used to). Freshman year had a fair bit of drama, but she’s a sophomore now and she has matured and grown so much from the experience of living somewhere so different from where she was raised. Going from Southern California to University of Oregon might be the same for you. It could be a hard adjustment and there will be some tough days here and there, but it’s a super fun campus with a ton of spirit, the education is first-class, and the experience will be one that you will never forget. Good luck with your decision.</p>
<p>Thank you Tulare. I want school spirit more than anything. Right now my options are between Oregon or small liberal arts/commuter state colleges that just lack that excitement. So I’ll keep goin along and hopefully I make the right decision in the end. I’d be more than happy to call myself a Duck.</p>
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<p>Have you seen this?
[YouTube</a> - Call Me a Duck](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNboYbN6wFY]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNboYbN6wFY)</p>
<p>There is definitely a lot of school spirit at UO!</p>
<p>And if that video didn’t sway you, WarpedSeth, here’s one more:</p>
<p>[YouTube</a> - UO Virtual Tour: Athletics at the University of Oregon](<a href=“UO Virtual Tour: Athletics at the University of Oregon - YouTube”>UO Virtual Tour: Athletics at the University of Oregon - YouTube)</p>
<p>Love it all. I have so many UO songs on my iPod. Both versions of I Love My Ducks and Green and Yellow. I’m visiting this Friday. So excited.</p>
<p>When I toured I noticed the school pride and I loved it and the campus itself is beautiful but the weather is really getting to me. I’d consider myself liberal so that’s not a problem but I’m still considering my options</p>
<p>Yes, each prospective student must decide for him- or herself whether our Oregon weather is manageable. For most of us, it is! Eugene stays green year-round, and all that rain feeds the rivers for canoeing, rafting, swimming, and fishing. Besides, Eugene summers usually have long stretches with no rain, when the natural beauty of our area is in full bloom and ripe for the trekking!</p>
<p>I’m here right now. Love the weather. It’s overcast and about 55 with some sun poking through. 10 MPH wind. It’s manageable. I love the school itself.</p>
<p>@WarpedSeth</p>
<p>all my college feedback has come through and it looks like u of o is definitely on the table. I was just wondering if you could answer a few of my questions.</p>
<p>I know a heavy majority of the student population comes from Oregon, do you think it’s hard for students out of state to sort of find their place and fit in?</p>
<p>How are the academics? How rigorous is your course load?</p>
<p>How do I go about getting football tickets? lol</p>
<p>Oh, when I said I was there, I meant that I was visiting. I am also a prospective student. I will be attending in the fall.</p>
<p>@TeamBeach, there are a number of students from SoCal going to school at the UO. In fatc, California is one of our very largest “feeder states.” It seems unlikely you would have trouble fitting in. The UO student body is composed of students from all 50 of the United States, the District of Columbia, two U.S. territories, and 86 countries around the world. And 34% of current students come from outside Oregon.</p>
<p>Not at all! I’m a UO sophomore right now from Malibu and I have plenty of friends from southern california and the bay area, there will be plenty of people who are also from out of state. Plus, the people from oregon are incredibly nice, being from out of state will be no problem when it comes to fitting in. </p>
<p>Course load wise, it depends on how many credits you take and in one subject, I’ve always taken a full coarse load and it can get tough but its manageable.</p>
<p>And football tickets are kinda a lottery, so my advice is buy the season student tickets. it was so so so worth it to not miss a game.</p>
<p>Im also from norcal! Still on the fence between Oregon and UCSB. I loved Oregon when I went there, as you have all said, AMAZING amount of school spirit which is important to me. Not too crazy about out of state tuition or rain all the time, but I feel like it’ll rain there when it’s raining here- it rain everywhere around the world at some point so might as well have it while you’re having a great time at an awesome school!</p>