International Student Handbook - Office of International Affairs ...
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Clothing<br />
SHOPPING<br />
The city <strong>of</strong> Portland will not disappoint those who are looking for the<br />
typical American experience <strong>of</strong> shopping in a mall. The closest mall, Pioneer<br />
Place, is located downtown, just a 5-10 minute walk from campus.<br />
Lloyd Center is another mall just across the Willamette River. You can get<br />
there by taking the Max (Portland’s rail line) from downtown. Lloyd Center<br />
also has a two movie theaters.<br />
You may choose to buy second-hand clothes at one <strong>of</strong> Portland’s many<br />
thrift shops. These stores sell things that are used. In the last few years,<br />
there has been a growing trend for college students to buy clothes in<br />
second-hand stores. Sometimes the items they sell are very good, and you<br />
can buy them for much less than if they were new. Look in the Yellow<br />
Pages under the heading Second Hand Stores and Thrift Shops to find one near<br />
you. Some <strong>of</strong> these stores sell items that were donated. When these items<br />
are sold, the money is used to help people who are hungry or homeless.<br />
Furniture<br />
Furniture can be purchased or rented. A number <strong>of</strong> companies rent<br />
furniture in the Portland area. Look in the Yellow Pages under Furniture<br />
Renting & Leasing. Call around to compare prices. You may also contact<br />
FOCUS (tel: 503-725-4196), a community group which helps new<br />
international students. FOCUS is located in East Hall, Room 312.
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