Frankie
The PSU campus is in a great location (downtown portland) which makes it very easy to acess. There are several forms of transportations on campus that make it very easy and affortable for students to get to and from school. The other schools I was considering did not seem to have that.
Brad
This school provides a lot of experience for individuals who have not spent a lot of time in a downtown city atmosphere. PSU offers lots of opportunities because of its central location. Spending time in a busy environment like the city will help you prepare for after graduation.
Julie
It's basically great. I sort of wish I could just keep going to school here, but I guess that's what grad school is for.
Shanice
Portland as a whole is odd in its accepting and LBGT-friendly culture. It is unlike anywhere else in the world with it's clothing, vegans, and happy atmosphere. It has the cleanest rainwater in the USA. Yellow jean or bright orange shirts aren't uncommon. Street performers in many places and always someone to talk to. There is beautiful architecture and a lot of the more of interesting side of history as well. There are trees everywhere you look and it isn't uncommon to see someone skip or dance up the street.
Luann
PSU is unique in the fact that it thrives on the ideas and values of caring for the environment. Along with the rest of the city of Portland, PSU has developed several different organizations on campus as well as majors that cater to the subject of sustainability. Though I am not studying a environmentally-related major, the influence my school as placed on me has changed my way of living drastically since I moved here from California. I recycle regularly, never litter, and use a tote bag for groceries. PSU is made for environtmentalists and hopes to convert its students.
Fleming
The school is located in a beautiful area along the Willamette River. While it is very close to the major city where I live, I feel as if I have travelled to a completely different place when I am there. I also like that Marylhurst appeals to a wide variety of students which means that there is alot of diversity in the classes. I have made some amazing friends since I have been there. It's a wonderful mix of people who come from very different social places but are united in their passion for learning.
Sara
Portland State is unique mostly because of how the campus it set up. It really is part of the city, rather than being its own little college town. This is actually one thing that I really like about PSU, because everything I could ever need is within walking distance from my classes.
Mikaela
The whole college experience is different than other schools because it is in the city and not a party school. There is so much other fun stuff to do. The other school i considered was WSU which is the second largest party school in the nation which is why i chose not to go there. I would prefer to live in the city and have my fun here. which is why i chose PSU.
Michelle
The most unique ascept Portland State University has to offer to students is it's location. It is a university located in the middle of a thriving metropolitan city. There is a main campus, but the majority of the classes are spread out in business buildings all throughout the southern portion of the downtown area.
Ali
It had a very diverse group of students and many more people were open to new experiences and "out-of-the-box" thinking that really drew me in