Comments on: A Strong Start: why an incoming freshman chose OSU

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Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:50:12 +0000

[...] long way to attracting high-achieving students to Oregon State. University Honors College sophomore Sam Kelly-Quattrochi doesn’t know what his major will be, but was initially impressed by the quality of OSU’s marine [...]

By: Garrett Vogenbeck

Garrett Vogenbeck — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:48:50 +0000

Well, Walter, I am a bit confused by your bitter post.

I think one of the points of this article is to demonstrate the need for a prospective student to actually visit and investigate a university, rather than just be naive and rely on some magazine which is probably biased to begin with.

Oregon State University is filled with many academic treasures which many in the media are unaware of or ignore. This bright young man seems to be keen enough to have identified some here at OSU.

Having just recently graduated, I have seen fantastic additions to the colleges I attended, the College of EECS, the College of Business, and the College of Liberal Arts (Foreign Language Department). Sure, we’ve faced budget cuts, but we nevertheless persevere and improve our university anyways. OSU is indeed growing and improving. This statement is based on my own personal experience, not just on what some magazine says.

I know that during my time at OSU getting a BS and an MBA, I kept finding amazing aspects of this university that expanded my knowledge and experiences.

I’m sure UCSD and UCSB are great schools, but ultimately the best education comes from the best fit and what you make of it. Just because one publication ranks a university highly doesn’t mean one will definitely do better there.

Sam, Welcome to OSU, and I wish you the best during your time here. Don’t forget to seek out all the amazing opportunities presented to you here.

On a personal note, I took PAC dance classes at OSU, including ballroom. It’s a great opportunity to meet people. The West Coast Swing and Country Western Swing classes were my favorite, and the instructors are great. You might enjoy that.

I wish you the best in all your academic endeavors! Go Beavers!

By: Roger

Roger — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:05:27 +0000

With all due respect Walter, US News and World Report isn’t exactly the gold standard for college rankings. You may want to go with the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a ranking that actually takes into account research activity. Or how about skipping the rankings and do some research yourself into what the University does for the state, country, and world, then formulate your own opinion.
OSU has a tremendous focus and reputation in marine science. With NOAA coming soon to Newport, the future looks bright for this young man’s studies!

By: Walter

Walter — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:08:20 +0000

I think you made a mistake. OSU is not a terribly good school. It ranks in the 3rd tier…..UCSD and UCSB would ahve been far better. According to US News and World Report, we are in Tier III and going down. We are not in the top 100 universities nationally. But, on the bright side, it is a place where an average student can do well.

By: Michael Banks

Michael Banks — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:33:28 +0000

Hi Sam,
Welcome to OSU, as faculty based at HMSC, it’s always good to read about the interests of new talent joining our school. Have fun finding the most fitting learning situations for what you want to be.
best Michael

By: Cheryl F

Cheryl F — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:42:20 +0000

Way to go Sam, glad to see you’re making your mark already. Keep it up and have a blast.

By: Pamela Devlin

Pamela Devlin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:10:43 +0000

As your former 10th grade Honors English and AP English Lit/Comp teacher, I am so proud of you Sam K-Q! The Oregon State University is lucky to count you among its student body!

By: Ame

Ame — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:49:38 +0000

I’m so jealous you get to go to the Hatfield Marine Science Center. I love marine biology, but my major lies elsewhere as I will be staying in Corvallis for a very long time (I’ve already moved across the country several times, and I am settling now). Have a blast! Maybe you could blog about it so the rest of us can live vicariously.

OSU has been really welcoming to students from everywhere that I’ve seen – whether from this state, another state, or another country. I can’t wait to start – I’m a post-bacc as I’ve already had one career, so I only get 2 years, but I’m looking forward to it so much.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:40:37 +0000

Hey Steven, we’re proud of all of our students and their accomplishments, no matter where they’re from. We’ve got outstanding undergrads and grads from all over the country and around the world. (But we’re also pleased with the fact that more Oregon valedictorians have chosen OSU than any other Oregon school for several years in a row). In-state and beyond, we’re lucky that we get the chance to tell student stories on this blog and all over the Web.

In any case, thanks for commenting, Steven, and welcome to OSU, Sam.

By: Steven Dulin

Steven Dulin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:33:18 +0000

I am really glad you are here and I hope you enjoy your school, OSU does not usually like students unless they are Oregonians, I think it is because they are embarrassed of their abilities. I hope you are able to dazzle them, and make OSU want to be a better University. Integrity and honesty is important. Welcome