For Three Quick Questions, I send the same three questions to admission representatives at colleges all over the country, and then I hope to hear back from them. The three questions are meant to probe some of the things that make a school unique but that aren’t easily captured as a stat to go in a book or web search.

Today’s response is from Olivia Manwarren, Regional Admissions Counselor at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.

What is a course, tradition, program or event that is unique to the University of Oregon?

A tradition at the University of Oregon is the walk to our football stadium, Autzen stadium.
We say "Over the river and through the woods to Autzen all Ducks go." On game days, follow the crowd through the windy roads to Autzen on the memorable walk that you'll always remember. You can always feel the excitement and energy of people as you brush shoulders and waddle your way into the stadium.

Naturally every college wants to recruit the perfect student--high grades, high test scores, involved in their community, leadership...everything. But what kinds of imperfect students tend to flourish at UO?

Students who flourish are those who are able to ask for help when they need it. They can make a mistake, learn from it and attack the problem again. Resilient, hard working, and communicative.

When people come to visit Eugene, what's a place off campus that you recommend they check out while they're there?

Hike Spencer's Butte, grab ice cream at Prince Puckler's, check out the Saturday market downtown!

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