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  • Living in University Pointe

    It is that time of year, again. A new school year, new classes, and for me, a new place to live. University Pointe, the new on-campus 16-floor apartment building, is finally open for lease to all students this fall. The apartments definitely surpassed my expectations of a typical apartment. My roommates and I chose the… Read more

  • My First Football Game

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  • Navigating PSU as a Student of Color

    At one point, I was a freshman, eager to go to my first university class, but not knowing what to expect. Inexperienced and with no siblings who had gone through the college life before, I was all on my own. Class registration, time management, budgeting, making friends, housing, food, finding a job, and numerous more… Read more

  • Writing a Thesis!

    Depending on the program and the focus of your studies, many graduate students here at PSU or elsewhere are required to write a thesis or do a project. That is the case with my program, Conflict Resolution, and I chose to write a thesis. I don’t know about you, but I detest exams but love… Read more

  • Japanese Visitors on Campus

    Have you noticed that many Japanese people visit Portland during summer? Many of them are living in the dorms here at PSU for a few months. The Office of International Affairs at PSU enables students from foreign countries to visit Portland and PSU in order to expand their knowledge of English as well as to… Read more

  • Time to Travel

    I have been to many states on the west side, from Idaho to Colorado, from desserts to ever green forests. It has been a long time since I have traveled, however when I did, I traveled with my family by car. My last trip was going to Mexico three years ago. This year broke my… Read more

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