Tag: student life
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Overview: University District Neighborhood
The Portland State University campus is the focal point of the city’s University District. But this downtown neighborhood isn’t just textbooks and classrooms — there’s great bites and beverages, quaint boutiques to peruse, and plenty of art to enjoy. Below, your best bets for a day spent in and around the University District. CAFFEINE FIX …
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The Commuter’s Guide to a Successful First Term
One of the most unique things about Portland State is that it’s a commuter campus. A huge fraction of students drive, bike or use public transportation to get to class. Here are the orientation team’s top 5 tips to make your first term a success! Get Storage Space You can rent out a locker for…
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Eleazar’s Story – Visionary Student Driven to Help Others Succeed
Going to college is a life-changing, whirlwind experience that shapes the direction of the rest of our lives. Unfortunately though, not everyone has the opportunity to get a bachelor’s degree. It is a tremendous accomplishment to get into college, but so many people believe that being admitted to college is unattainable. Eleazar Olayo Gamez is…
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The ‘largest’ book collection on campus
The Knowledge is a giant mural of books picked from PSU’s library, photographed and enlarged.
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How to Prepare for New Student Orientation
Once you’ve confirmed your enrollment you’re eligible to sign up for New Student Orientation. Completion of New Student Orientation is required in order to register for your first term. Orientation sign-ups will open on June 15. We know you’re eager to prepare for your next step, so in the meantime, here’s what to expect: On…
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5 Tips For Living It Up in a Tiny Living Space
By Claire Golden If you live in downtown Portland, you probably know the struggle: Housing is so expensive around here that a lot of us are crammed into a tiny living space. Lots of college students live in a dorm room, which is not exactly known for its spaciousness. In my own case, my fiancé…
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Five Common Misconceptions About Homeschoolers
by Claire Golden You belong at PSU no matter what your educational background is, traditionally-schooled and homeschooled students alike. I’m a proud homeschool graduate, and today I’d like to share five common misconceptions that I have encountered through the years. (Plus, a picture of me with one of my classmates.) Misconception #1: Homeschoolers are smarter…
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What to Expect From Online Orientation
This time of year we would normally be welcoming new friends and faces to our campus for in-person New Student Orientation. However, we’ve switched to a virtual format for now. We know there are a lot of changes, so here’s what to expect. What is the point of Orientation? New Student Orientation is your opportunity…
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Katrina’s Story: Homelessness Didn’t Stop This Future Doctor
Going to college can be especially challenging for first-generation college students, and even more difficult for students from low-income or single-parent homes. Katrina Dejeu stayed focused on becoming an intensive care unit doctor despite going through tough challenges in her life. Katrina is graduating from Portland State University in Fall, 2019, with a Bachelor of Science…