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There's a veritable feast of offerings at the University of Oregon, where students can avail themselves of more than 300 undergraduate programs, such as the notable ecology, journalism, political science, and international studies programs. That's great news if you're one of the 25 percent of students enrolling without knowing what they want to major in, and UO's "a perfect place for someone seeking a well-rounded liberal arts secondary education." Experience can be racked up at this Tier 1 research university through immersive programs such as a residence at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology or in their own architectural studio workspace, providing "all of the creative perks of a small learning environment with all of the excitement of a big school." For instance, an annual Undergraduate Research Symposium provides a showcase for the innovation and projects that students have produced. While the popularity of some classes can make scheduling tricky and create an "inability for some students to get the classes they need" at the times they want, academic advisors and career coaches help to plan and channel students toward the right curriculum to get them to their goal, whether that's a job, graduate school, or other passion. Within the classroom, "remarkable" and "really passionate" professors "are invested in their students" and help to uphold the "emphasis on rigorous academics." Students learn to forge their own way, and once it becomes apparent that "the weight falls on the students to create relationships with professors," the effort pays off, as "doing so can open many doors."

Ducks, the name for students at EO, are widely considered to be "friendly, open-minded, and generally environmentally/socially conscious." Students list "every other clich脙漏 you can think of" in describing the range of ways to categorize students, but in a positive light, pointing to the support of over 60 multicultural and identity-based groups and the relative ease with which students can find their niche: "If you're willing to put forth any sort of effort into meeting people, you'll find a group." Another agrees: "No matter who you are, there are programs and clubs on campus to take part in."

Situated along the Willamette River in Eugene, Oregon, students are all in on outdoor activities, from hiking to "playing Frisbee, football, soccer, or just lounging in the grass." One student shares some of their peers' favorite destinations: "The coast is an hour away, hiking trails and mountains are everywhere, and you can even drive or take a bus up to Portland to get some city life." When the weather of the Pacific Northwest is not cooperating, people are just as happy to hang out inside, and often "you find students in coffee shops on campus and off, studying, visiting, or relaxing." Greek life has a small but not overwhelming presence on campus, and Ducks also love to support each other at sporting events. Students can choose to live together in Academic Residential Communities (ARCs) or Residential Communities (RCs), uniting studies and shared interests with campus life, and eat at one of fourteen different dining locations that cover the range of dietary preferences. All in all, students find that "life at school is pretty great."