Matthew Bernard
Ashland, OR / Political Science / Class of 2006
I attended another Oregon school as a freshman, and most of my classes were in lecture halls with 300 other students. I could hardly see the professors, let alone get to know them. At SOU, I got to know all of my professors very well, and they could advise me based on my strengths and weaknesses.
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A personalized learning experience awaits you at SOU. Faculty are accessible and small class sizes enrich the learning environment. Outside the classroom, opportunities for civic engagement, internships, and practicum experiences allow students to visualize their future.

I attended another Oregon school as a freshman, and most of my classes were in lecture halls with 300 other students. I could hardly see the professors, let alone get to know them. At SOU, I got to know all of my professors very well, and they could advise me based on my strengths and weaknesses.