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Life in Portland
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There are many places to study English abroad. Here is why Portland, Oregon is the best.
Oregon is world famous for its natural beauty, its variety of activities and events, and its friendly people. Portland has about 1.5 million people so it has all the benefits of a big city. However, it has a friendly, small town feel.
Portland is a beautiful, very clean and safe city. In addition, Portland is close to many wonderful natural sites. It takes just one hour to go to the Pacific Coast, Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge.
Portland is not an expensive city. Portland has the lowest cost of living, which includes food, housing, transportation, and entertainment, of any large city on the American West Coast. Best of all there is no sales tax in Oregon, while most other states have a 7-8% sales tax.
It is easy to live in Portland without having a car. Portland has one of the best bus and train systems in America; including free busses and trains in downtown. Portland is one of the most bicycle friendly cities in America. You do not need a car to enjoy living in Portland.
At our school we plan events and activities so that students can enjoy the many benefits of Portland life.
A few of the trips and activities that are organized for our study abroad students...
January
Skiing, snowboarding and tubing at Ski Bowl - We take our study abroad students to Oregon's winter playground, 1 hour away from Portland
February
Portland Winterhawks Ice Hockey Game - A fun night out to watch Portland's semi-pro ice hockey team
March
Winery Tour - A tour of Oregon's beautiful countryside and its delicious wineries
April
Ultimate Frisbee League - Study abroad students join local players as they learn this sport together.
May
Rose Festival - The Northwest's largest parade passes by the front of our school
June
River Rafting on the Deschutes - Another adventure that is easily done in Portland, Oregon
July
Trip to the Beach - Students pile on the bus and spend a day in the sunshine and ocean water.
August
Bridge Pedal - We rent bicycles and cross every bridge in Portland along with 20,000 other Portlanders.
Seattle Mariners Baseball Game - We take the bus or train to Seattle to enjoy a day at the ball park
September
Corn Maze - Get lost in the Portland Corn Maze!
Brewery Tour - Oregon is famous for its local beer. We find out how it is made and how it tastes.
October
Portland Trail Blazers Basketball game - A night out to see Portland's NBA Professional Basketball team
Halloween Party - The lights go out in our study lab and the fun begins
November
Thanksgiving dinner - Dinner is on us! Your teachers will be your waiters.
December
Holiday Gift Exchange - Students get together for a little holiday spirit
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