If you'd like to get a taste of Portland student life, check out Oregon Health and Science University in Southwest Portland. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Explore the lovely green spaces of Marquam Nature Park and also enjoy the biking trails in Portland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.