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Oregon State University (OSU)

Oregon State University, International Programs, 400 Snell Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-1641, U.S.A., United States
4.16 / 5 based on 96 reviews.

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90% of students recommend
96 reviews
Housing
4.1/5
 All experiences (96)
Student life
4.1/5
 5 stars (48)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (36)
Languages
4.5/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.9/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
“Accommodation: If you search for a furnished apartment have a look to the "Towne House Motor Inn“ (350 SW, 4th Street). Travel tips: Oregon Coast (Newport, Florence), Silver Falls, Oregon Garden, Crater Lake, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria in Canada, Las Vegas and Grand Canyon Local: Mary’s Peak, Rodeo at Benton County Fairgrounds, Concert in the Park Shopping: Woodburn (in the south of Portland)” Read Review
HaraldE, Austria

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Review by Harald, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? The apartment (Towne House Motor Inn, a motel) was great and very huge (a good place for socializing).
Personal comments:
It's hard to find furnished apartments. Austrian students are not used to that. Searching in Corvallis is easier than using the web.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
The Peacock (125 SW 2nd) Platinum (Nightclub) McManamans (in Monroe Street) McManamans (420 NW 3rd) Clodfelter's (1501 NW Monroe) Squirrel (Downtown) Fox and Firkins (Downtown)
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Topics in International Business (Manolete Gonzales, Phd) Cost Management I (Dennis Caplan)



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
establishment of an University Chess Club, more marketing for the English Writing & Learning Centre, announcement of a list of furnished apartments on the OSU website

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
I experienced too less contacts with native speakers (US students). I learned to communicate in everyday situations in exchange with other international students.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Joint-Study-Programme
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
I wanted to explore the country and to enjoy my time in Oregon and California.
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Make use of the weekend specials at the "Enterprise car rental".
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No, I did a lot of research.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Wonderful campus, very nice library, Dixon Recreation Centre, excellent teachers and learning materials, very friendly and safe town



FINAL COMMENTS

Accommodation: If you search for a furnished apartment have a look to the "Towne House Motor Inn“ (350 SW, 4th Street). Travel tips: Oregon Coast (Newport, Florence), Silver Falls, Oregon Garden, Crater Lake, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria in Canada, Las Vegas and Grand Canyon Local: Mary’s Peak, Rodeo at Benton County Fairgrounds, Concert in the Park Shopping: Woodburn (in the south of Portland)
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