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Hi. I'm Caleb. A junior majoring in communication studies.

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Welcome to Western Oregon University.

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This is tour is about how you'll be spending your time on campus.

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That's why I'm standing in a lecture hall.

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This is one of many classrooms on campus.

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Western's classes are small and taught by faculty, not graduate assistance.

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The average class size is 18 students.

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Freshmen take between 12 and 18 credits.

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That means they will spend 12 to 18 hours a week in class.

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And if you're majoring in chemistry, you'll be spending time in a chem lab.

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Visual communication design students work in graphic design labs.

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Music students in a midi lab.

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Art students in the sculpting kiosk.

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Anthropology students in the forensic lab, and so on.

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You get the picture.

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When it's time to study, there's Hamersly Library.

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Hamersly is home to university archives, media resources, study areas, and more.

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Common areas feature tables, chairs and whiteboards.

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There's even a coffee shop and cafe. Of course, it's call The Press.

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This could be your home away from home.

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Ackerman Hall is one of the greenest residence halls on the planet.

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Let's take a look inside.

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Ackerman Hall promotes sustainable living with light sensors, solar panels,

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a rainwater harvest system, and recycling centers in each wing. 

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There's even repurposed wood furniture in the common areas.

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Everyone knows it takes food to fuel the brain.

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This is Valsetz, our main dining hall in campus.

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a fresh fruit and salad bar,

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sandwiches, entrees and daily specials.

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In the Werner University Center, you can enjoy the Western Deli,

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Wolf Grill and Cafe Alegro.

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Plus, you'll find several restaurants and shops

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within walking distance from campus and downtown Monmouth.

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Back on campus now,

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this is our newest building, the Student Health and Counseling Center.

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The center provides medical service,

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wellness education and counseling.

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Appointments are free and all services are confidential.

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That's all for now. Thanks for going on the tour with me.

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I hope to see you on campus soon.

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Go Wolves!

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