Tag: student life
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Ship Talk Episode 5: The Power of Portland State: Eddie’s Story
Episode 5 of Ship Talk is out today! Stacey and Kanani are joined by PSU alumni Eddie Ramirez, who tells the story of his journey to becoming a dentist. Eddie persevered through numerous obstacles to graduate from PSU in the Pre-Dentistry track as a leader in his community and became the first undocumented student to…
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Ship Talk Episode 4: Transportation
Episode 4 of Ship Talk, the Portland State University Admissions Podcast, is out today! Stacey and Kanani talk to Emily Sofich, Marketing & Transportation Options Coordinator, about the many transportation options for students at PSU. From discounted Max tickets, to affordable biking resources, to a wide range of resident and commuter parking permits, there’s something…
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How to Succeed in College After a Long Break
Returning to college after taking a long break is an exciting opportunity but comes with unique challenges. Getting your degree is an amazing achievement alone, but can be especially tough if you are working full-time and balancing a family. We know that non-traditional students face different challenges than younger students and we are here to…
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Ship Talk Episode 3: Outdoor Programs & Campus Rec
Episode 3 of Ship Talk, the new Portland State University Admissions podcast, is out today! Listen as Chris Bullard, Senior Coordinator for the Outdoor Program, talks with co-hosts Stacey and Kanani about the Outdoor Program and Campus Recreation at PSU. We learn how students can explore Oregon’s great outdoors with the Outdoor Program’s many guided…
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How Do I Get a Job On Campus?
Most jobs on our campus are built to work alongside your school schedule and can be an amazing opportunity to build your resume, gain professional references, and of course, make a little extra money for coffee, donuts and pizza. You know, essentials. If you’re searching for a job that’s close to your classes, has flexible…
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Ship Talk Episode 2: Affordability
Episode 2 of Ship Talk, a new Portland State University Admissions Podcast, is out today! Join co-hosts Stacey Horton and Kanani Porotesano, along with special guest Donna Myers from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, to learn how PSU makes education affordable through scholarships, grants and loans, programs like Tuition Free Degree, and…
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Ship Talk: A Portland State University Admissions Podcast
Ship Talk, a new Portland State University Admissions Podcast, has launched! Co-hosts Stacey Horton and Kanani Porotesano are joined by special guests each week as we share with you everything we love most and the opportunities that await you on our unique urban campus. The first episode, released earlier this week and available below, focuses…
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Summer of Art: Galleries to Get Your Art Fix This Summer
As the year winds down, we students begin to plan to do all sorts of fun things on our summer break. Or heck, some of us might be starting now! Regardless, it’s always helpful to gather some good ideas of how you should spend your newfound freetime. Some of you may head home during break,…
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2023’s Best Study Spots on Campus
Spring term is finally here! It’s a time of year that brings excitement to some and fear to others. But with two thirds of the school year done, it’s time to buckle down and get into gear in order to finish it strong! It’s helpful to keep good study spots in mind for when you’ll…