Category Archives: Tips

Finding Housing after the housing portal has closed

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

Due to a limited number of housing spaces available, Res Life cannot guarantee housing to all who fill out a housing application. Each year, when it appears that every room has been filled, each person participating in the housing lottery … finish reading Finding Housing after the housing portal has closed

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The Group Interview

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

Friendly neighborhood senior HA here to give some tips on that daunting (and exciting) group interview. “Group interview, what’s that?” you may ask. The group interview is the last phase of the HA interview process. Here are some logistics: You will … finish reading The Group Interview

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HA Interviews: 2 cents from a current HA

Posted on February 8, 2016 by

The first round of HA interviews is coming up! These interviews will be individual, where the candidate will sit down with a senior HA and a Resident Director (RD) to answer a few questions and ask a few of their … finish reading HA Interviews: 2 cents from a current HA

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Applying to be a House Advisor

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

Time is flying past us, and soon it will be December 1st, 2015: the day that the House Advisor job application becomes available for the school year of 2016-17. Being an HA is a yearlong commitment to a residence hall … finish reading Applying to be a House Advisor

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Biking in SE Portland

Posted on July 29, 2015 by

One of the best things about living at Reed isn’t even on campus!  Living in the middle of SE Portland means excellent access to bike paths and bike friendly streets taking you to downtown, Mt. Tabor, Sellwood and more!  Here … finish reading Biking in SE Portland

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Peaceful Oases on Reed Campus

Posted on July 22, 2015 by

Pretty much the entire Reed campus is gorgeous, and there are tons of pleasant places to settle down with the books or friends of your choice.  However, sometimes the go-to places for such activities are too crowded and bustling (commons at lunch, … finish reading Peaceful Oases on Reed Campus

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How to Vote If You’re Registered in Oregon

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Ashley Brandt

Today’s the big day! Though less flashy than presidential election years, midterm elections are equally high stakes and determine congressional representation for a given district, the status of local initiatives, and more. Oregonlive has a voter guide which breaks down … finish reading How to Vote If You’re Registered in Oregon

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New Year, New Reedies!

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Ashley Brandt

Welcome to campus, new Reedies!! We’re so excited to meet you. You’ll soon become acquainted with your dormies, HA, and RD. But in the mean time, here are some helpful links: Orientation Schedule Map of campus Maintenance Requests–facilities has been … finish reading New Year, New Reedies!

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Commons Hacks Round 2

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Sasha Peters

I will begin by saying that a lot of these hacks are ridiculously simple. BUT I think they also show how you can get ~*~*creative*~*~ at Commons without spending too much time trying to get your concoction together. So here … finish reading Commons Hacks Round 2

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Commons Hacks: Round 1

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Sasha Peters

If you’re craving something that’s not on the Commons menu and don’t want to leave campus, or if your board points are stacking up like unread pages, you might want to create something new out of what’s already available at … finish reading Commons Hacks: Round 1

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