Portland

Portland is the biggest city in the state of Oregon with regards to population. It is situated in the northwestern portion of the United States and is close to the point where the Columbia River and Willamette River converge. This city has also earned the reputation of being environment-friendly in the US while it ranked second in the world. Students planning to study in Portland colleges and universities may be delighted to know that its summers are relatively dry and cool, while the summers are sunny and warm.

The economy of Portland is supported by several kinds of industries, including marine shipping, construction, real estate, manufacturing, logistics, footwear, steel, aluminum, and semiconductors. Graduates of universities and colleges in Portland may be glad to know that there is a broad range of possible jobs. Some of the positions are registered nurses, accountants, sales representatives, computer software engineers, elementary school teachers, civil engineers, lawyers, financial managers, and network administrators.

There are a number of gardens and parks that can be visited by students of universities and colleges in Portland. These include the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, International Rose Test Garden, Oregon Zoo, Council Crest Park, Tryon Creek State Natural Area, the Portland Japanese Garden, and the Government Island State Recreation Area. An interesting feature of Portland is the presence of microbreweries. The city is reputed to have the most number of breweries. Aside from beer, this city is also famous for the delicious foods that are served in its restaurants.

There are more than 30 Portland colleges and universities and there are approximately 70,000 students. Some of the programs of study that are available from these higher education institutions include mathematics, history, physics, psychology, biology, English, anthropology, accounting, social work, education, business management, social services, elementary education, liberal arts, graphic design, photography, dentistry, medicine, and nursing.