Activities
PCC has a very exciting activities calendar for international students! PCC faculty, staff, and all students are welcome to join. Check out the exciting things we have planned! Below is a sample of events, we coordinate for international students, and at the bottom of the page is our current activities calendar and contact information.
Beach Trip
The beach trip is an all-day outing to the northern Oregon coast. The beach is beautiful any time of the year, and we enjoy walking on the beach, eating clam chowder at a beach-side café, and shopping in a typical oceanside town.
Downtown Tour
Downtown Portland is a lively place and there is much to see and do. On this day, we visit famous places such as Pioneer Courthouse Square and Waterfront Park on the scenic Willamette River. We take a ride on the MAX Trains and see the statue Portlandia. Then, we go shopping at Pioneer Place.
Coffee Hours
Coffee Hours are great opportunities to meet other international and American students and the International Education staff. Each of the three campuses has these fun opportunities to make new friends and share cultures.
Halloween Party
The Halloween Party is a very popular event because of the activities and good food! Face painting and pumpkin carving are just two of the things we do. Prizes are given for the best costumes.
Movie Day
Movie Day is a favorite activity for many international students at PCC because of the different choice of popular movies. Afterward, we often get together at nearby coffee shops and talk about the movies we have just seen.
Ski Trip
The ski trip takes place during Winter Term when the weather conditions are most favorable for snow sports. If you enjoy skiing and snowboarding, you will definitely want to be part of this experience. If you have never seen snow, here is your chance!
Cinco de Mayo
The fifth of May is celebrated in Portland with a huge festival at Waterfront Park. Mexican food, fun, music, and dancing will keep you going from morning until night.
International Education Week
The International Education Week at PCC happens during the third week of November. It is a celebration of the PCC international students, faculty, and staff living in this global community.
International Student Club
PCC has international student clubs on all three campuses. These clubs promote diversity and cultural understanding. F-1 International and American students as well as PCC staff work together to celebrate all the international cultures in our community.
Spring term 2012 Activities & Events Calendar:
- Holi Festival @ Rock Creek- May 23rd, 4pm
- IMAX Show at OMSI - May 25th, 3pm
- Beach and Tillamook Cheese Factory Trip! June 2nd, 10am-6pm
- Graduation Party @ Sylvania - June 5th, 7pm
- World Environment Day Event - June 5th, TBD
- Dinner and Game Night - June 8th, 6pm location TBD
- Finals Week and Orientation Week - June 11-15
- MyCampus Day - June 18th, 10am-1pm at all campuses
- Welcome BBQ - June 22nd, 11am-2pm @ Sylvania
Download a copy of the calendar: Spring 2012 Activity Calendar
*For more information about these events, contact Rachel Krueger at rachel.krueger@pcc.edu or call 971-722-7134 (office) / 503-708-9950 (cell)