Tonight I got a random call from an unknown number. Now, normally I completely ignore these, assuming they're telemarketers, or people from the Blood Connection chasing after my blood again. Though, for whatever reason I just picked up the phone, despite the odd 514 area code.
As it turns out, it was a professor from the University of Oregon, calling just to see how I was doing, and ask if I had any questions about the program. I was truly touched by the gesture -- and it made it really feel like Oregon is definitely the place to go for me! As I've begun looking at apartments, I have really been getting excited about the possibilities there.
Over the phone I discovered that he had grown up in New York, and worked in NYC for quite some time. We shared a chuckle over the differences in culture around the different parts of the country, and again over an article on ArchDaily about people who put trees on their skyscrapers. Though I am not normally a person who enjoys talking over the phone, it felt really easy, and as I asked about the program in Portland, job opportunities, and living situations in Eugene, I definitely felt at ease. I'm excited at the possibilities at the University of Oregon, and it'll be great when I make all my decisions for sure.
A school and program that takes the time to call each one of their accepted students personally and ask if they need anything else to aid in their decision? Count me in.
I gotta say, that would go a LONG way in helping me make my decision. That speaks volumes about the faculty there to be honest.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. It does!
DeleteWhat a sweet gesture! And really, you're going to Portland, Oregon, seriously??! I would love, love, love to go there. What are you taking while you are there? So excited for this change in lifestyle for you. I hope you'll keep blogging.
ReplyDeleteWell the program starts in Eugene, but I can transfer to Portland after the first year! I'm studying architecture so all the classes will be related to that. I'm excited too; and of course I will continue blogging!
DeleteCongrats on getting into Oregon! Being from New England and not South Carolina, I think Portland would be a pretty cool place to live. That's awesome though that you got someone there to personally contact you especially since Oregon is a pretty big school.
ReplyDeleteYes I totally agree! I think it'll be a really enriching experience!
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