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3 Things I Wish I had Known my First Semester

1) Everyone else is also Awkward So, you’re a new student at Orientation and you don’t know anyone. Guess what? SO IS EVERYONE ELSE. Especially during Orientation and the first few weeks of class, everyone is trying to make friends. … finish reading 3 Things I Wish I had Known my First Semester

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5 Great Places to eat with your Parents

So, your parents are dropping you off for the year and you need to impress them with your sauve knowledge of Portland dining that is not the Pub at the End of the Universe or food stamps Papa Murphy’s pizza. … finish reading 5 Great Places to eat with your Parents

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How to Ride the Bus Like You Know What You’re Doing

1) Tickets To ride the bus you can either buy TriMet tickets beforehand or you can just pay $2.10 when you get on. If you buy tickets, they are available in the bookstore in packs of ten. You want the … finish reading How to Ride the Bus Like You Know What You’re Doing

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5 Best Places for Room Decorations

1) The Bins 1750 SE Ochoco St. Mon-Sun 8 am – 8 pm (503) 230-2076 Well this is an obvious one but it’s so great it has to be included. The Bins is a Goodwill outlet where Goodwill stores send … finish reading 5 Best Places for Room Decorations

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5 Most Useful Things I Brought to College

1) “Light my Fire” Spork These things are the best. They are a spoon/knife/fork combination but they are dishwasher safe and come in lots of neon colors. I used mine all the time in the dorms-especially when I brought food … finish reading 5 Most Useful Things I Brought to College

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8 Tips to Deal with the Rain Like you’re Actually from Portland

As a Portland native, I’ve spent 21 years dealing with all the rain and, honestly, it doesn’t really bug me. Here are some tips for preparing, both mentally and physically, for the torrential downpour. 1) Invest in shoes that keep … finish reading 8 Tips to Deal with the Rain Like you’re Actually from Portland

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Welcome to the Reed College Residence Life Blog! Check here for inside tips about life on campus, updates on campus housing, ideas for what to do in Portland, information about Res Life, and fun reviews of campus events!

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