Learn your Duck travel persona
By Shannon Rose-Peterson, UO Alumni Association director of alumni initiatives
Over the course of my thirteen years in alumni travel, I’ve learned that no two travelers are alike. Some crave the lap of luxury, others never miss a game, and some are always ready for a hike or trip to the gym.
What is your travel style? Answer the questions below to discover your Duck travel persona! Once you know your style, we’ll pair you with the perfect upcoming UOAA Travel Program tour and a holiday gift that matches your travel vibe.
Let’s find your travel flock!
Question 1: Welcome to day one of your dream vacation! How do you start your day?
A. Lounging in silk pajamas while eating room service breakfast on your private balcony
B. Heading out for a sunrise hike after enjoying a healthy breakfast
C. Organizing your camera lenses so you can capture all the sites on the day’s tour
D. Tuning in to ESPN College GameDay to catch up on last night’s scores and highlights
Question 2: What is your favorite travel memory?
A. Sipping champagne at a rooftop restaurant with a view of a glittering skyline
B. Strolling through town, relaxing in a café, and striking up a conversation with the locals
C. Capturing the perfect sunrise photo at the Grand Canyon
D. The Ducks’ epic win at the 2015 Rose Bowl over Florida State. What a game!
Question 3: What are your must-haves for any vacation?
A. Luxury accommodations and fine dining
B. Stunning landscapes and wildlife encounters
C. Seamless connectivity and outstanding coffee
D. Access to major sporting events or fan experiences
Question 4: What is the ONE item you always make sure to pack?
A. Your premium travel credit card
B. The perfect guidebook with all the best restaurant recommendations
C. A three-in-one universal charger with built-in extended-life battery pack
D. Your favorite Duck polo shirt. You never know when you might fit in a tee time or an evening twilight round.
Question 5: You have an afternoon to spend at your leisure. What are your plans?
A. Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!
B. Wandering and exploring where your mood takes you
C. Relaxing at the pool with your tablet and catching up on emails
D. Finding a local sports bar so you can catch whatever game is on
Tour matches and travel gifts, just for you
Answered mostly A: You are the Mallard!
Stately, refined, and not easily ruffled, the Mallard enjoys the finer things in life.
Your tour match: Swiss Alps and the Italian Lakes. Eight nights of luxury in St. Moritz and Lake Como? Yes, please! Fashionable cities, glittering lakes, amazing villas—this tour is full of wonderful treasures. Our Alumni Travel Program is now booking this tour for July 29–August 7, 2026.
Your travel gift match: A cashmere travel blanket that folds into a travel pillow: perfect for the plane, tour bus, or the pool.
Answer mostly B: You are the Quackpacker!
Always up for an adventure, you’re the traveler who meets the group for hikes, city walks, and says yes to any adventure that comes your way.
Your tour match: Cruise Sicily, Malta, and the Amalfi Coast, one of our small ship Mediterranean cruises aboard the World Traveler. Enjoy three decks of beautiful staterooms with private balconies, plenty of time to explore with the group or on your own in small coastal towns, and an on-board archeologist, providing expertise on the Roman Empire and History of the Mediterranean. Our Alumni Travel Program is now booking this tour for May 25–June 2, 2026.
Your travel gift match: Lightweight, collapsable trekking poles that can easily fit in a daypack. When adventure calls, the Quackpacker will be ready!
Answered mostly C: You are the Roboduck!
Tech-savvy and always connected, the Roboduck travels with the latest gadgets and can always find the best Wi-Fi signal.
Your tour match: Dutch Waterways. The Roboduck will love the balance of picturesque tulip fields and the chic urban landscapes of Amsterdam and Antwerp. Delight in the spectacular canals and beautiful coastline of the Netherlands and Belgium, April 11–19, 2026.
Your travel gift match: A high-capacity portable charger with an extra-long USB-C cable (bonus points if it includes a USB-C to Lightning adapter)! The Roboduck thrives where form meets function and staying connected is non-negotiable.
Answered mostly D: You are the Game Day Duck!
The Game Day Duck rarely travels during football season, at least not without a watch party location picked out. This traveler has a list of bucket list sports experiences a mile long.
Your tour match: The Masters. There are few sports experiences that rival the majesty of the Masters. With amazing food in Savanah, a Friday tournament badge, and exclusive golf experiences, this tour is always a fan favorite.
Your travel gift match: A lightweight, packable rain jacket, such as the Columbia Lily Park Jacket, available for purchase at The Duck Store. It packs down small enough to fit in a day pack or golf bag and will keep the Game Day Duck warm and dry.
Whatever your travel style, we hope to see you soon on one of our UOAA Travel Program adventures. Bon Voyage and Go Ducks!