Portland is
a major city on the West Coast of the United States, far from the troubles of
New York City.
Portland is home to
some of the most vibrant downtown life, and is less that three miles from the
largest wilderness park inside any city in America.
Portland is home to
Nike, Intel, and many other high-tech industries.
Portland is a comfortable and welcoming
metropolis of 1.5 million people, a place where police ride bikes, and where you
can almost find a coffee shop or great ethnic restaurant on every corner.
Transportation
Portland offers one of the best public transportation systems in the U.S.
TriMet's
bus service stops
right in front of CSE and can take you anywhere in the metropolitan area. A new
light rail stop is also being constructed just across the street.
Location
The
Oregon coast, just 2 hours away, provides miles and miles of free access
beaches.
The
Cascade Mountains provide plenty of recreation activities both summer and
winter.
Portland is also home to many parks both within and outside city limits with
trails for biking, walking or jogging.
