Comments for Oregon Bachelors Degree Info http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com Helping You Find the Right Bachelors Degree Program in Oregon Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on How would I go about moving to Portland, Oregon? by Foamy is God http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/comment-page-1/#comment-5855 Foamy is God Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:42 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/#comment-5855 I don't know what your major is, but definitely make sure that you can get a job once you are finished with school. Jobs are scarce. I have been a nurse for 13 years and it was difficult for me to land a good job. You know it is bad when nurses have a hard time finding work. Anyway, once you move here, you will probably not want to go anywhere else, so make sure you can afford it. I agree with the other posts stating to stay close to your school. PSU, and Lewis and Clark college, are on the southwest side. The University of Portland is in north Portland. Reed college is on the southeast side. This is just to name a few universities and colleges. North Portland, and the east side of Portland, are the hip, cool places, but have a bit of crime. The west side does not have as much going on, but is nice and quiet. Keep in mind that crime overall when compared to other cities is much less in Portland. I feel pretty safe no matter where I go, but I will never leave my East coast street smarts at home. Good luck. I don’t know what your major is, but definitely make sure that you can get a job once you are finished with school. Jobs are scarce. I have been a nurse for 13 years and it was difficult for me to land a good job. You know it is bad when nurses have a hard time finding work. Anyway, once you move here, you will probably not want to go anywhere else, so make sure you can afford it. I agree with the other posts stating to stay close to your school. PSU, and Lewis and Clark college, are on the southwest side. The University of Portland is in north Portland. Reed college is on the southeast side. This is just to name a few universities and colleges. North Portland, and the east side of Portland, are the hip, cool places, but have a bit of crime. The west side does not have as much going on, but is nice and quiet. Keep in mind that crime overall when compared to other cities is much less in Portland. I feel pretty safe no matter where I go, but I will never leave my East coast street smarts at home. Good luck.

]]> Comment on How would I go about moving to Portland, Oregon? by We Carried It All So Well... http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/comment-page-1/#comment-5854 We Carried It All So Well... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:42 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/#comment-5854 How far away do you live? You should probably come up for a visit. Pearle District is way too expensive. Nice neighborhoods in Lake Oswego and Beaverton, but they are further out, the MAX lite-rail does go out to Beaverton though. We ended up in Vancouver, WA as it is cheaper and 15-20 minute drive to downtown Portland. Also, when it comes tax time Oregon cannot rip you off so long as you can find a job in Vancouver. If you decide to go to Vancouver, move to a place on the WEST side of I-5. Salmon Creek, Hazel Dell, Felida are all nice areas on the left side of the highway when you are headed North. You can drive to Delta Park Park N Ride if you do not feel like driving in to the city and pay for parking. It is 10 minutes from most places in Vancouver off I-5. you can take the Yellow Line MAX to city center. Northeast Portland can be fairly nice too. You do not have to pay for parking as much up there either. Nice little restaurants, etc. There was a really good Portland Monthly mag. last year that focused primarily on crime and areas of Portland, I suggest you check it out. Stay out of Gresham! Cheaper housing, lots of crime! I suggest you schedule a Penske truck way ahead of time; then keep checking in for better rates. You can always change your dates and drop off location later. This is how to get great rates. Most Princeton Properties are a little overpriced for what they really are; also, G.&G. Property Management has terrible reviews. Check out craigslist, go to google maps and type in the addresses, click a tab or button that says 'MORE' and 'zoom to street' or 'street view',....whatever they call it. It is a nice way to get a feel for the area if you may not have time to go there. Also, you can click businesses nearby (mapquest is good for this), and see what resources are nearby that might also help in deciding factors. GOOD LUCK! How far away do you live? You should probably come up for a visit. Pearle District is way too expensive. Nice neighborhoods in Lake Oswego and Beaverton, but they are further out, the MAX lite-rail does go out to Beaverton though. We ended up in Vancouver, WA as it is cheaper and 15-20 minute drive to downtown Portland. Also, when it comes tax time Oregon cannot rip you off so long as you can find a job in Vancouver. If you decide to go to Vancouver, move to a place on the WEST side of I-5. Salmon Creek, Hazel Dell, Felida are all nice areas on the left side of the highway when you are headed North. You can drive to Delta Park Park N Ride if you do not feel like driving in to the city and pay for parking. It is 10 minutes from most places in Vancouver off I-5. you can take the Yellow Line MAX to city center. Northeast Portland can be fairly nice too. You do not have to pay for parking as much up there either. Nice little restaurants, etc. There was a really good Portland Monthly mag. last year that focused primarily on crime and areas of Portland, I suggest you check it out. Stay out of Gresham! Cheaper housing, lots of crime!
I suggest you schedule a Penske truck way ahead of time; then keep checking in for better rates. You can always change your dates and drop off location later. This is how to get great rates. Most Princeton Properties are a little overpriced for what they really are; also, G.&G. Property Management has terrible reviews.
Check out craigslist, go to google maps and type in the addresses, click a tab or button that says ‘MORE’ and ‘zoom to street’ or ’street view’,….whatever they call it. It is a nice way to get a feel for the area if you may not have time to go there. Also, you can click businesses nearby (mapquest is good for this), and see what resources are nearby that might also help in deciding factors.
GOOD LUCK!

]]> Comment on How would I go about moving to Portland, Oregon? by quinn http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/comment-page-1/#comment-5853 quinn Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:42 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/#comment-5853 You could find someone who is willing to be your roommate. You can move into an apartment. South West Portland is a good place to live there are not that many crimes that occur. It is very safe, and all the houses are older if you like old school. You could find someone who is willing to be your roommate.
You can move into an apartment.
South West Portland is a good place to live there are not that many crimes that occur.
It is very safe, and all the houses are older if you like old school.

]]> Comment on How would I go about moving to Portland, Oregon? by Chris J http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/comment-page-1/#comment-5852 Chris J Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:42 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/#comment-5852 You need to specify: 1) You are going to attend a college in Portland? Move near that school, try the student housing 2) You will be moving to Portland when you finish college? Find a job first, because the job market in Portland isn't that great in most fields 3) You have a job lined up and you want to move to Portland? Live close to your work or tell us a little about you and what you like. Portland has a lot of unique neighborhoods and a fairly wide range of prices. You need to specify:

1) You are going to attend a college in Portland?

Move near that school, try the student housing

2) You will be moving to Portland when you finish college?

Find a job first, because the job market in Portland isn’t that great in most fields

3) You have a job lined up and you want to move to Portland?

Live close to your work or tell us a little about you and what you like. Portland has a lot of unique neighborhoods and a fairly wide range of prices.

]]> Comment on How would I go about moving to Portland, Oregon? by Desert Caretaker http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/comment-page-1/#comment-5851 Desert Caretaker Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:42 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/#comment-5851 In a truck? In a truck?

]]> Comment on How would I go about moving to Portland, Oregon? by wallmeis http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/comment-page-1/#comment-5850 wallmeis Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:01:42 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/how-would-i-go-about-moving-to-portland-oregon/#comment-5850 Look for shared housing opportunities at http://portland.craigslist.org/ or on the housing bulletin board at the university. Best place to start is physically near the school you will be attending. Portland has at least 15 colleges and universities, so there are plenty of opportunities. Look for shared housing opportunities at http://portland.craigslist.org/ or on the housing bulletin board at the university.

Best place to start is physically near the school you will be attending. Portland has at least 15 colleges and universities, so there are plenty of opportunities.

]]> Comment on I have a bachelors degree in Sociology and I was wondering how I can get a job in social work? by wishnuwelltoo http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/i-have-a-bachelors-degree-in-sociology-and-i-was-wondering-how-i-can-get-a-job-in-social-work/comment-page-1/#comment-5849 wishnuwelltoo Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:10:51 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/i-have-a-bachelors-degree-in-sociology-and-i-was-wondering-how-i-can-get-a-job-in-social-work/#comment-5849 Around here people are taking jobs at temp agencies, in hopes of getting their foot in the door. You could volunteer someplace, but if you are out of work, I would look into temp agencies, so you could get something in your field, or start your own business. Open a day care, or do senior care, or disabled people, you could just start your own business, chase your own dreams. Around here people are taking jobs at temp agencies, in hopes of getting their foot in the door. You could volunteer someplace, but if you are out of work, I would look into temp agencies, so you could get something in your field, or start your own business. Open a day care, or do senior care, or disabled people, you could just start your own business, chase your own dreams.

]]> Comment on I have a bachelors degree in Sociology and I was wondering how I can get a job in social work? by Libraryanna http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/i-have-a-bachelors-degree-in-sociology-and-i-was-wondering-how-i-can-get-a-job-in-social-work/comment-page-1/#comment-5848 Libraryanna Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:10:51 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/i-have-a-bachelors-degree-in-sociology-and-i-was-wondering-how-i-can-get-a-job-in-social-work/#comment-5848 Get a master's degree. Seriously, that's what most places require. Otherwise, try volunteering in some agency that helps people who are down and out so you can get some experience. Be willing to work at other jobs in agencies that use social workers and work your way up. They may even be willing to pay for you to get the master's degree since it's a high demand field. Get a master’s degree. Seriously, that’s what most places require. Otherwise, try volunteering in some agency that helps people who are down and out so you can get some experience. Be willing to work at other jobs in agencies that use social workers and work your way up. They may even be willing to pay for you to get the master’s degree since it’s a high demand field.

]]> Comment on I have a bachelors degree in Sociology and I was wondering how I can get a job in social work? by Serene E http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/i-have-a-bachelors-degree-in-sociology-and-i-was-wondering-how-i-can-get-a-job-in-social-work/comment-page-1/#comment-5847 Serene E Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:10:51 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/i-have-a-bachelors-degree-in-sociology-and-i-was-wondering-how-i-can-get-a-job-in-social-work/#comment-5847 Volunteer to work at a psych hospital, old people's home, whatever where it's needed. Volunteer to work at a psych hospital, old people’s home, whatever where it’s needed.

]]> Comment on I have a bachelors degree in Sociology and I was wondering how I can get a job in social work? by HippyKicker http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/i-have-a-bachelors-degree-in-sociology-and-i-was-wondering-how-i-can-get-a-job-in-social-work/comment-page-1/#comment-5846 HippyKicker Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:10:51 +0000 http://OregonBachelorsDegree.com/answers/i-have-a-bachelors-degree-in-sociology-and-i-was-wondering-how-i-can-get-a-job-in-social-work/#comment-5846 You can use it to get into the Law Enforcement side of social work - Police officer - probation and parole - juvenile officer, etc. This is a great way to build experience to move on to better things. Trust me.. I was a cop for 5 years and now I'm in the Federal Sector. Good luck. You can use it to get into the Law Enforcement side of social work – Police officer – probation and parole – juvenile officer, etc.

This is a great way to build experience to move on to better things.

Trust me.. I was a cop for 5 years and now I’m in the Federal Sector.

Good luck.

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