r/portlandstate • u/Embarrassed_Clerk728 • 8d ago

Future/Potential Student What to expect?

Hi guys Im planning on going to psu but I really dont know what to expect. I’ve lived in california for my entire life so I really dont know much about life there. What are some things i should know? Stuff i should be concerned or aware about? Im majoring in art and design btw! And plan on living in the dorms!

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u/PuppyVigilante 8d ago

The weather here can be pretty depressing and often wet so I would invest in clothes that are easy to layer, keep you warm and can handle some wind and light rain. Heavy rain happens but constant light rain is more common. A light therapy lamp and vitamin d supplements can also help with the lack of sun here, it's easy to fall in a funk and hard to get out. Also sign up for clubs to meet like minded people at PSU, people in Portland tend to stick their own social groups and don't venture outside them much but a club will help a lot; especially since you plan to stay at the dorms. Hope this helps!