University of Oregon: Some Good, Some Not So Much...First of all, don't make the mistake that I did. Apply to A LOT of different schools- East coast, West coast, in state and out. Big, small, just to get a feel of what you want, and when you are accepted, you'll have a choice. U of O is a great place for a middle of the ground student. I am friends with people who went to high school in Oregon, and their valedictorian goes here. However, I went to a small private school in California and feel like I was overly prepared for most of my ...