Tag: Tips

  • 23 Things I’ve Learned in 23 Years 

    By Claire Golden This is my last post for PSU Chronicles, and I’m going to miss being a blogger here. But since I’m not a student anymore, I couldn’t stay around forever. My life has changed so much since I started at PSU. I’ve been diagnosed with and treated for OCD, had my gallbladder removed,…

  • 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…

  • Let’s Talk Internship

    Let’s Talk Internship

    By: Anchitta Noowong PSU Resources: https://www.pdx.edu/careers/internship-information-for-students

  • Not qualified? Get an internship.

    Not qualified? Get an internship.

     by Molly MacGilbert Here we are, students at Portland State, in the city of bridges and roses and sportswear companies. We’re all in a pretty good position for internships—being in college gives us an excuse to get some work experience in a field we’re not actually that qualified for (yet). When I was a junior…

  • Tabling: It’s Awkward for Everyone

    Tabling: It’s Awkward for Everyone

    By Kellie Doherty We all know that tabling is an awkward college life experience. People standing behind a highly decorated table, silently willing students over by expression alone. Passersby quickening their pace or looking the opposite direction just so they don’t have to deal with it. Let’s face it, it’s awkward for everyone involved. And,…

  • STUMPED in Stumptown…

    STUMPED in Stumptown…

    By: Sharon Nellist Can you imagine going into your senior year and doubt the major that you have so painstakingly been working toward the last few years? Well, I certainly can. HELP! My most recent thoughts: I am certain of the type of job I am looking for…. But will my current major get me…

  • A purr-fect match: Tips for student pet-owners

    By: Brooke Horn When I moved here, I couldn’t bring Bandit with me. I knew that a 400sqft studio in the city is no place for an energetic Black Lab, and that I would be able to adopt after the move. Bandit was more than happy to stay home with family and escape the traumatic experience of…

  • 5 Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    Still stumped with what to do on Valentine’s Day?  Check out some of these ideas, single or taken: Make something chocolatey – This is one of the most common gifts for your sweetie, and can have fantastic results. Maybe get some fresh strawberries and dip them in chocolate yourself; don’t underestimate the power of some…

  • Top five things to know at PSU

    As I wrap up my senior year, I thought I’d gather a list of things incoming freshmen should know that I wish someone had told me, so pay attention class of 2016. 1. PSU offers 2 credit weekend classes. These are great to take because the credits add up, they are generally upper division, and…