A Review of My Internship
Published by Grace Chun
It is my last week with my community partner, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon. I haven’t really processed it yet. It …
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An Introduction to Metro
Published by Charles Keziah
When I tell people I work at Metro, I usually get one of two responses. One is “Oh, you mean …
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A New City
Published by Grace Sipp
I have always been a city person; I love the access to and wide breadth of culture and the convenience …
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Portland Week One: I Even Procrastinate on Stress
Published by Genevieve Beske
I didn’t think I would be nervous for my first day of work. I tried to convince myself that …
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My Take on Portland: A City of Roses, Buds, and Thorns
Published by Grace Chun
In the first handful of weeks here, everything felt ideal. I felt like I was looking through a pair of …
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My First Week in Portland
Published by Maia Matheny
Perhaps the taxi ride from the airport to the Portland State University dorms doesn’t lend ample time to make this …
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Oregon Beauty
Published by Kayla Marr
Oregon offers so many opportunities to connect with nature and view the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. All of the …
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An Alternative to Corporate Culture
Published by Genevieve Beske
“Look at the size of that house. That’s disgusting.” Ralph remarked. We were out in the wilderness on a day-long …
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Reflections at the Halfway Point
Published by Charlie Keziah
It’s officially the halfway point of the Portland DukeEngage program, and it’s time to reflect on everything I’ve done in …
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A Day in the Life at Urban Gleaners
Published by Maia Matheny
It’s Monday morning, and I wake up at 6:30 – long before my 7:15 alarm. The light is pouring in …
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