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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Portland is 61%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
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What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
College is a special experience that everyone should get a chance to partake in. I would tell my high school senior self that the transition I am about to experience will come and go in the blink of an eye. You will also no longer have anyone to tell you what to do. This may sound like a dream come true at first but it won't take long for you to realize that your parents deserve a huge thank you. Afterall, they are the ones who have had the patience to prepare you for solving your own problems and making yourself into the smart, independent young adult that college requires you to be.
In order to survive the college experience, you have to go into it with the willingness to work really hard and put yourself out there. You should work hard for not only your family but yourself. When things get stressful, just remind yourslef how far you have come. Also, realize that this is a rare opportunity to meet so many different kinds of people. You know you have found the right combination when they not only enhance your social life but challenge you academically as well.
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Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
The University of Portland could be descrided as a small catholic institution, where students are dedicated to their studies, community, and school involvement, with the opportunity to foster long lasting relationships with students and faculty alike.
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What's unique about your campus?
University of Portland is a small school, about 3,500 students. I love the small size because I can regonize many classmates and friends just walking around on campus. Everyone always seems friendly, outgoing and open to new experiences. Students know how to balance their life and stay dedicated to their studies. I can usually find a productive study group in the library for helpful, academic support. Professors sincerely care about students and express a true passion for teaching. The food service offers a healthy, fresh variety of delicious food. They buy from local venders and maintain sustainable practices.
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Describe the students at your school.
My classmates are intelligent, diverse, fun individuals who strive to learn all they can and do their best in each task they take on.
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Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The environment is what set my school from other schools I considered apart. It felt "right" when I first stepped on campus: small, tight-knit community with a big generous heart. The people were down-to-earth. Student workers during the summer were approachable, and if not at least acted like they were approachable, and always willing to help me get my way around campus when I needed to finish some last-minute errands before school started. The campus just felt inviting.
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What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish that I would have had a better sense of the community at the University of Portland. Community is one of the corner stones of the University contributes to the positive atmosphere on campus. The unique community is created in the small classes, through campus events, and especially in the dorms. I feel that the community at the University of Portland is one of the University’s greatest strengths and effectively compliments its innovative business curriculum.
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What kind of person should not attend this school?
Someone who does not like to be involved should not attend the University of Portland. University of Portland students are very active on campus and around the community. The opportunities for extra-curricular activities are endless!
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What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The staff is WAY too involved with the student's personal lives, in that they do not often treat you as an adult. They try to solve your problems and make your decisions for you, instead of respecting yours and helping you make arangements to accomodate them. They are sometimes also very condescending.
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What kind of person should attend this school?
An energetic person who like faith, service and learning!
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Describe your favorite campus traditions.
My school is best known for its prestiege. Not many students are accepted, but those who graduate are known to be very intelligent and receive higher job opportunities than just entry level jobs.
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What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
The real world experiences I'm getting.
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What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
It's way too expensive
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What are the most popular classes offered?
Most dreaded mandatory class for graduation: Biblical Traditions... a theology class required by the university of every student. It is very difficult and requires large research papers to be written on topics that no one, or very few students, are very passionate about.
Popular classes: (1) Marriage: Social and Ethical Perspectives... this class is a THEP class, meaning theological perspectives. It is taught by two professors, one theology and the other sociology. The class integrates two disciples to teach. (2) Death and Dying... very difficult to get into because nurses are required to take before graduation. Also a THEP class. In order to get into these two classes you have to get on a waiting list and talk to the professor. You can only get into the class by having the professors signature saying you are allowed in.
Most popular biology class this semester: Emerging Infectious Disease
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Describe a typical weekend.
There are many options for weekend activities including: going to a soccer game, taking the MAX downtown, watching a free movie in BC Auditorium, on campus activities, parties, Forest Park, Zoo, mall, and HW.
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What are the most popular student activities/groups?
The most popular event to go to on campus are soccer games in the fall. Since we do not have a football team, this is what everyone does on Friday or Saturday nights. Boys from Villa, an all boys dorm, paints themselves and brings drums to the game and the stadium is usually almost full.
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What is your overall opinion of this school?
University of Portland is an average small, Catholic college. There is nothing very special about it except for the Engineering program and historically, the soccer team. The best thing about UP for me is the people. I have tons of good friends in my major, in my class, and from my team. i transferred into UP from LMU, about 5500, so it feels a little small. You know everyone on campus and will notice if there is a visitor. When I lived on campus I spent most of my time in the commons, where on-campus food is served. The library is very old, but they plan to start renovations in the next year.
Portland is a great city to live in. It is the perfect mix on city and town. Food carts are popular for students to eat at off campus as they are cheap and have good food. The biggest student complaint recently is about our on-campus food service, Bon Appetit. Our school paper, which is very good, has written many articles and the students are frustrated over the increasing prices and monopoly that the company is forcing students to abide by. Besides that, the school is great, but I definitely wouldn't come here if you are expecting big time football or anything like that.
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What are the academics like at your school?
I am pursuing a B.S. Biology with a Chemistry minor. UP Biology is probably the largest major within the College of Arts and Sciences. Although UP says that they have a pre-med program, it is very undeveloped and is not useful in preparing a student for Pre-med/ Graduate school.
As far as professors I think that it is similar to most schools, you have your good professors and your bad professors. One thing that is nice about UP being small is you get to develop relationships with your professors and they not only get to know your name, but get to know you as a person.
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What's the Greek scene like?
nonexistent
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Tell us about the sports scene on campus.
We have no football team. This doesn't bother me at all because I don't like football at all. Our version of football is soccer, as our girls team consistently makes it to the national tournament and usually is very successful. Basketball is the most popular winter sport, and although the team is historically not good, they are improving. Our XC team, specifically mens, are national contenders every year, but XC isn't a huge spectator sport. I would recommend not coming to UP if team spirit and going to huge football games is something you want to be part of your college experience, but otherwise it is fine.
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Why did you decide to go to this school?
After I decided to leave LMU I applied to Whitman, Tufts, University of Portland, and Seattle University. I was accepted to all of these schools, but decided to come to UP mainly because of its location in the NW. Although other school I was accepted into were more prestigious, I knew I didn't want to go to the East Coast and Whitman was too rural for me. Portland is perfect because you are not downtown, like Seattle U is, but you have quick access. It takes 10-15 min to get downtown depending where you are going. I also liked the campus and the fact that it is a great place to run. Forest Park, about 3 miles away across the river, offers hours of trail running. Overall I mainly made my decision because of its NW location.
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