<p>Can you tell me about the campus, the life, the academics? This is my first choice but I have never been to the school. I plan on majoring in political science and economics. I would eventually like to go to law school. I am from Los Altos, California so I am out of state. I have a 3.9 uw gpa, 2200 sat, 31 act.</p>
<p>Nice green campus. Not too large and right in town although downtown is a mile or two away. Great sports, good social, good academics. You would be a lock for the Honors college which is very good.</p>
<p>Thanks. I've seen some pictures of the campus and it looks gorgeous.</p>
<p>Any other opinions of this school?</p>
<p>Excuse me, what are you talking about? :/ I have never been to Oregon</p>
<p>For students who like big cities, will they find the campus neighborhood or downtown Eugene too secluded? I know that Portland is only a couple hours away but as freshman you don't get to go to Portland every Friday night.</p>
<p>Eugene is definitely not a big city, so if you are into the big city thing, I would think driving 2+ hours to Portland would be a hassle. But being a college town (small city, really. It's not hicksville), Eugene is great. They love their school, and businesses cater to the students who go there.</p>
<p>MickJag, the campus is VERY pretty, the school is considered Oregon's flagship, the size is just right - not too big and not too small. Consider the weather, we do get a lot of rain and gray days here. But our summers and falls are fantastic. Nice sports facilities. The general feel of the school is liberal, politically.</p>
<p>My bad. My response was supposed to go in a thread about UT, as I'm currently looking at grad school. I am a student at U of O, so you can PM me if you have any questions.</p>
<p>My son is accepted at UOregon. We're from Florida. He wants to be a sports journalist. Good school for that?</p>
<p>They have good sports and a good J school so I think you would be fine and have lots to cover on a national basis. Good training ground.</p>
<p>We visited U. of O. last month and it's a really nice school. Beautiful campus, great town, good academics, awesome sports and school spirit. It's in my top 3 choices as well. I live in San Diego so I worry a little about the rain but I think I'll be okay with it. They have a good virtual tour on their website.</p>