Whether you’re a longtime or newbie Viking, you’ve got a lot to learn about the online systems that rule our school. Portland State’s Desire 2 Learn, or D2L, system, one…
The total newcomer’s guide to Portland
So, you’ve just moved out to the City of Roses and you’re wondering how to get settled here. I first moved to Portland from the New York City area in…
Undergrads: Take advantage of all University Studies has to offer
Ask any student who has survived the first few years of college life, and they’ll tell you every quarter can feel like an endurance run. You’ll hit the ground running…
Hiking trails near campus
One of the most excellent benefits of attending Portland State’s urban campus is the option of practically taking a few steps beyond downtown and finding yourself immersed in the majestic…
WHAT THE HEALTH?!?
Portland State cares about the physical and mental health of its students. I’ll walk you through the need-to-know basics of personal health at PSU. Health insurance requirements As students at…
On-campus study spots
Sometimes studying at home just doesn’t cut it. Maybe you need some sunshine, or maybe your roommate is practicing his drums and you need to get the hell out of…
So you enrolled at a commuter campus
Commuting to campus is a fact of life for many Portland State students. I commute to campus from Washington state at least three times a week. While PSU is accessible…
All for arts and Arts for All
You haven’t heard about Arts for All, have you? It’s simple: Arts for All is a program sponsored by the Portland-area Regional Arts & Culture Council, started in 2011 to…
Dorm room eating guide
I was the world’s pickiest eater when I was an undergrad. A combination of delightful sensory sensitivities, unhealthy eating habits, and shitty dining hall food meant that I was a…
Places to go by streetcar
Portland is full of opportunities for adventure and exploration. As a Portland State student, you can explore many parts of the city using the streetcar at no cost. The Portland…
Beginner’s guide to dorm life
Dorm life features prominently in the mythology of the college experience. Choosing where you live is also choosing how you live. Living on an urban campus means your day-to-day existence…