Around Town

If you have a car, the options are a lot more vast. If you don't, the train is pretty convenient. There aren't a lot of things to do here in Portland, so be prepared for a lot of quiet days where there's not much to do.

Hanging out on campus can be really fun! There's always something going on either within the school or in the neighborhood, though the neighborhood functions can be a little stuffy. Portland is a great town for partying; I'm not a partier myself (don't have the time) but there's always a concert or a party you can go to for cheap and many of them are all-ages. Look in the Portland Mercury, they have an events page that you will probably find something fun on.

Portland has lots of things to do on the cheap. Free art and music, inexpensive yet delicious food carts, lush parks, block parties, second run movie theaters, etc. Our culture is youthful, progressive, and out to have a good time.

First Thursdays! Check out the galleries on Everette, or the art store on the same street.

PNCA has lots of student clubs from sewing to anime, ukeleles and meditation. There are tons of opportunity for socializing as there are constant gallery openings happening. (PNCA is the general starting point for Gallery Walks during the monthly First Thursday festivities)

During school hours most students like to sit in the commons together or hang around the commons and talk with each other. Outside of school hours most students like to explore the city of Portland, Oregon with its many small thrift stores or tea shops and its very kind and colorful people.

the portland pearl district has limitless posibilites!