Hatfield Marine Science Center is a gem on the Oregon Coast. An educational aquarium and only…read morefive dollars a person! Touch pools and full marine skeletons, including the new full blue whale skeleton!

A sweet and short marine museum visit, about 45 minutes. Wonderful tanks with fishes and many…read morevisual displays. I fell in love with their large red octopus at the entrance. Such amazing eyes! He might be returned to the sea soon. Lovely young lady at the entrance eagerly explained displays and had lots of info on my octopus friend. There is a starfish, anemone, urchin and cucumber petting area. I petted the four types and the urchin actually grabbed my finger. Amazing and gentle! That was worth the $5 charge alone. They have a gift shop. Lots of free parking.

This place is an indoctrination center for liberal politics, where any level-headed student might…read moreend up adopting the same mindset. The staff are mostly middle-aged individuals who seem to focus heavily on their personal identities in what they teach. It's not worth spending your money or sacrificing your independent thinking to support their feelings.

If you're thinking about going to college here DON'T like literally just don't, go anywhere else,…read moreyou'll have a better time at a community college. I am an Alumni and graduated in 2024. It looked cheap and was super easy to get into but guess what... it's not cheap they hit you with so many hidden fees every year it literally evens out to be as expensive as bigger schools like Oregon State or UO but that's not it.... There is NOTHING TO DO in Monmouth or the Salem area in general. You're surrounded by farm land and literal fields of dirt. Not to mention the manure farm that you have to drive past to get into the town... a literal POOP FARM is what greets you to Western Oregon University, I'm not kidding the entire town smells like feces you kinda block it out eventually but if you think about it... it's there... always there. On top of the town being a boring rural, white trash, methane air filled hellscape. WOU has horrible academics and sports. Out of the many many classes I took there I genuinely learned nothing from 98% of them. The teachers are underpaid and the schools finances are so bad, programs get shut down and striped back every year. The sports teams are horrendous and many of the players think they're hot sh*t, they all have that D2 ego where they claim they're gonna transfer up but instead fail all their classes and spend 7-8 years going into debt to play for a mid ass sports team. Because of these horrible circumstances and WOU letting literally anyone into their school, the football team has literal criminals on it. I have wittinesses on 5 different occasions 15-25 football players mug someone. This always happened at party's where somebody would piss off one of the football players so 15+ of them would gang up on 1 single guy and beat the life out of him. Not all of the players are like this but I know many of them are. 0 stars, Save yourself, don't go here, it's such an awful school and in such an awful place. This review hardly scratches the surface of how God awful this place is. The people who like it are lying to themselves or don't know what a real college has to offer.

Horrible parking options, working students seem uninterested and routinely put down the city of…read moreSalem, staff and faculty take weeks to MONTHS for responses. Tuition is far too high for the level of education provided. Be aware and take you or your loved ones education elsewhere!!!!

This review is of Willamette just as a local cultural and entertainment asset. With the public…read morelibrary about to be handicapped for two years, I set out to look for alternatives. At the Mark O.Hatfield Library main desk, staff will issue to area residents a "community borrower's card" for a yearly fee of $50. To access the campus, I always park in the visitors' lot on the east side of Winter St., close to the intersection with Pringle Parkway. The signage is confusing: parking is free for casual drop-ins only on weekends. For those from away, walk NE from the visitors' parking until you see the fountain. There is found an excellent map and you can orient yourself. The Martha Springer Botanical Garden is a few minutes' walk from the library and worth a visit. It does not show on the online map. It is the green strip north of the Sparks Center, on the south bank of the Mill Race.

What a beautiful campus! From the impressive tower at Hayward Field to the several museums on…read morecampus, the University of Oregon is impressive. Walk down the paths to find lush trees, beautiful architecture, and more.

The U of O is my hometown university. For as long as I could remember, I've been a Duck! That's…read morejust about how it is when you grow up in Eugene. I attended UO for a couple years before transferring. The education was good, but it's a large university so there are going to be those courses where you're one of 100 other students in a huge lecture hall. I also took several Japanese and music courses that had 20-30 students, so it all depends upon what you're taking, of course. The university itself is nice, a lovely setting. It's an arboretum, with over 500 species of trees on campus, and there are several thousand trees on campus as well. Pioneer Cemetery cuts through campus--yes, I've used it as a shortcut. The Oregon Bach Festival is kind of headquartered here, with Festival events taking place at the Hult Center as well as other venues around town. The Museum of Natural and Cultural History sits on the east side of campus and shares history of the city and larger geographical area. I visited and saw a really interesting exhibit about Black history in Eugene and I really appreciated this perspective on my hometown that I didn't learn about in elementary, middle, or high school. There is the ugly, of course, which is Nike's relationship to the university. The company started in Eugene when the famous coach Bill Bowerman used a waffle iron to improve the shoes his runners wore, and student Phil Knight partnered with him and it took off. Federal and state disinvestment in higher education makes for partnerships that are vital to the university, which is happening here. Buildings, athletics facilities, etc. are heavily influenced by or downright decided by the man himself, I'm sure, which is uncomfortable. Hopefully it frees up money in other places to hep students attend. I can't say my review is totally unbiased because of the hometown connection--it has a special place in my heart for that reason. If UO had had the major I wanted, I would have stayed there to complete my education--but that's easy for me to say as an in-state student. But I know several folks from Eugene or beyond who went there and are also happy with the education they received and the setting in which they received it, so it's worth checking out.

Very greedy school trying yo make money every scam they can. Read through ALL the paper work. They…read morewill try to fit in convenient mistakes and fees everywhere. Dont drive or bike to school they have a huge bike theft and car break in problem that they arent adressing because that would mean accountability and money. They won't even install cameras. Don't leave your keys at you parents place in Portland. If you barrow a key for 2 days housing will pretend they need to change the locks and charge you $375. Dont drink the water, they fail the federal testing every year. Last but certainly not leaset, don't go outside at night, they have a huge mugging and SA issue here.

Lovely university with lot of pretty red brick buildings, it's pretty in the fall with foliage of…read moreall colors. People are friendly here, but it's a bit of boring place without much things to see or visit.

I have been so blessed by the staff, faculty, and students of NCU over the four years I have been…read morehere. The classes are small and you get individualized attention by professors. You aren't just a number here, you are a name, with a face and a story, and a journey. The staff is the same too, they take care of you and know you beyond your academics--the entire self is emphasized here. Your social, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health are important. I will be so sad to walk the stage for graduation in May, but so impacted by what I have learned here!

Small class sizes and great care for students. NCU offers traditional undergraduate, evening/online…read moreundergraduate, and graduate degree programs.

I attended a motorcycle endorsement course at the LBCC campus, and I was impressed with the…read morefacilities and design. It is easy to notice that it is a lovely community college. The newer buildings have a modern style, while the older ones are rustic; both blend well together to form a great learning atmosphere. A courtyard is centrally located at the heart of the LBCC campus that really adds to its appeal and enhances its beauty. Another nice and useful feature for students is the bus stop located in the south parking lot. It sets a stone's throw from many of the main halls and grants easy access for commuters.

Saw the local community college with a good connection to the local high schools. I've always been…read moreimpressed by their class sizes and the experience is my kids of had either attending events participating in events or touring the campus.

I would not recommend this so called university. I had a health declined due to autoimmunes and I…read morewas told that it isn't a disability and treated terrible when put in for a leave. I was penalized, charged and what's even worse is they are so called Christians. I would not attend the high cost,, the lack of care and treatment, and the audacity to tell me a SPED teacher that what I have doesn't count as a disability. RUN! there is better out there and most cost effective to what you get.

We went for the concert series. Its a free event. Always free always a nice price. Concerts are…read moreabout 1-2 hours depending on the pieces they are performing. Space is limited and yes it's Newberg so people come early to get that spot because it's free. Maybe be prepared to not have a seat if you come just in time. Its a clean nicely designed theatre. Great sound. The Orchestra is a mix of community players and students. Very good players and a wide array of instruments although they are looking to expand. Anyone that has a piano and believe it to be up to snuff for a symphony a donation is being sought. Its a really good time a d you will be glad you went.