University of Portland Top Questions

I take pride in the sense of community my school has. Constantly I am surrounded by people that I know are loyal, trustworthy, and basically good.

Green. UP is green in every aspect. The trees and grass is always green, due to the typical Oregon weather. But UP isn't just a beautiful green hue outside, the school focuses on how to protect the environment and reduce the impact of a lot of very hungry college students. There is a real respect for the environment and an understanding that we all need to do our part to protect it. The students at University of Portland cruise around town on bikes rented from the bike shop and help to reduce waste by composting and recycling.

I enjoy the overally feeling of safety in and around my school's campus, which allows me to experience a great amount of freedom. I like that the campus is located in a very green and natural area compared to the urban life I know, although by bus, one can go to the urban part of town. I also like that people there are very friendly and kind to everyone they meet. Student here aren't like sharks compared to other competitively intellectual schools. The professors are generally approachable and are enthusiastic about student visits.

The small class sizes allow me to form relationships with my professors. The campus is very beautiful. When I apply for internships, the people interviewing me are often familiar with UP and impressed that I am a student there. Many of my professors are well published and respected experts in their fields.

When I talk about University of Portland I brag about the beauty of the campus and how fun a small school is. We are located right on the Willamette River and there is beautiful trees surrounding campus. UP is the perfect size, you get to have relationships with your professors and get to know a majority of the students in your grade. It is not just a school but a community. There is lots of fun things to do on the weekend, on campus and all around the Portland area.

I brag to my friends about how accomodating UP is to the students, and how helpful the teachers and staff are. I also brag about how much I love my classmates and the food here!

The friendly atmosphere both from the faculty and the students. The professors are always available and willing to help students when they need it. I love my classes and am excited to continue on my major. The school is set up great for nursing majors.

The atmosphere and the general feel of the school. The campus is beautiful and the people are really friendly. It gives the school a relaxed feels, but the courses are still challenging - in a good way! Its beautiful to go sit in the bluff or on the acadimic quad in the afternoons. Its a great school, and the professors are fantastic.

When my friends from high school and I are bragging to each other about our colleges, I always tell my friends about how great my professors are. I mention that a couple of my professors are a little crazy, but in a good way, and that my classes are really tough. I tell them about the work load that I?m given, and they say how hard that sounds, but I tell them that it?s really not that bad. And I tell them that if not for how great my professors, school wouldn?t be nearly as good.

The first thing I tell my friends from home about the University of Portland is that I can see Mt. Hood from campus! Because I am from the midwest, mountains are in short supply. Having an amazing view of Mt. Hood is a great start to every day, and I miss it when I go home for the holidays.