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USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PORTLAND AREA
Some of these schools may accept students who are under 18 years old. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old to participate in Andeo’s homestay program.
Local Universities, Colleges and Language Schools
Portland Guides:
- Portland Visitor's Association Portland is the largest city in Oregon with a population of 1.7 million in the metropolitan area.
- Oregon Live you're just 78 miles from surfing (the pacific ocean), and 65 miles from skiing, (Mt. Hood)
- Portland City Search One of the best online guides to the City of Roses including what to do, where to go, and what to eat.
- Wikipedia - Portland encyclopedic information about the city of Portland!
What people do in Portland:
Other useful information:
- Weather Underground -Portland has a reputation for being rainy (average 37 inches/year)...but it's actually less rainy than Seattle, Atlanta and Houston. Still, we suggest that you bring your raincoat!
- Tri-Met Public Transportation -Portland has an excellent public transportation system! Learn about how to ride the bus and train, as well as get timetables and schedules.
- InternationalStudent.com -at this site you will find advice, useful links, scholarships, grants and other information to assist students in their quest to study abroad.
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