PCC International Student Life

💡 Did you know?

You can only pay for your insurance through the Purchase Portal.

LewerMark has a separate page dedicated to each term’s insurance payment.

We recommend accessing the portal from a computer for the best experience.

💃🕺 Latin Dance Class

Join us for an energetic and welcoming Latin Dance Workshop at Vitalidad Movement Arts Center!

Students will participate in a guided, beginner-friendly class to learn basic salsa and bachata steps, followed by a fun social dance practice where you can try out what you learned in a supportive and interactive environment.

*Great workout
*Boost your mood
*Meet new people
*Celebrate Latin culture

📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Lines Dance Academy

Come dance with us!

Join us for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty, a dazzling live performance that brings the classic fairytale to life through dance, music, and glowing visual effects. Experience a magical evening of art and storytelling with us!

Sunday, May 24
3-6PM
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

Sign up through PantherhHub. Link in bio.

Join us for the final International Speaker Series event of the academic year! 🌍

📅 Monday, May 18
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Sylvania Campus – CC Building, Cafeteria Stage

Presentation Title:
“The EU’s Arctic Policy – Europe’s Northern Neighborhood”

Hosted by the PCC Internationalization Initiative, this event is open to all PCC faculty, students, and staff.

Please register through the Google Form for additional event details.

⏰ Reminder!

Don’t forget to complete your insurance payment and remove your hold ✅

Take care of these steps early:
✔️ Purchase next term’s insurance
✔️ Email your receipt
✔️ Register for your classes

Get everything done now, so you are all set for the new term.

🪲 Bug Out: Portland Insectarium + The Stacks Coffee House ☕️

🪲☕ Portland is known for being a little weird… so what better way to explore its quirky side than with a visit to the Portland Insectarium?

We will discover all kinds of fascinating insects before heading to The Stacks Coffeehouse for coffee, conversation, and fun chit chats.

Come explore, connect, and enjoy a uniquely Portland afternoon!

Friday, May 15
1-3PM

RSVP on PantherHub. Link in bio.

🌿☀️ Take a break, enjoy nature, and connect with community!

Saturday, May 16
10AM-2PM

Join us for a relaxing walk and picnic at Hoyt Arboretum 🌲

This event is a supportive space for international students to connect, enjoy the outdoors, and take part in a guided conversation about coping with homesickness while building friendships and community 💛

🥪 Food will be provided!
Please review the menu and select your food option when registering.

🎓 Join us in celebrating our graduating international students!

The Office of International Student Services will be honoring our graduates on:

🗓 Friday, May 29
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 PCC Sylvania

Come celebrate their hard work and congratulate them on reaching another incredible milestone toward their academic goals 🌍💛

🎉 Please RSVP by May 19 to join us! Link in bio.

You’re not alone—support is here, anytime

Togetherall is a peer-to-peer mental health community where you can connect, share, and get support in a safe space 💛

✔️ Free
✔️ Available 24/7
✔️ Monitored by licensed clinicians

🌐 Visit togetherall.com to learn more

Join Us: International Alumni Panel – Student Experiences & Transitions

Hear from international alumni as they share their post-grad journeys, what they wish they knew before graduating, and tips for current students and educators 🎓

This panel will be co-facilitated by current international students from Portland State University and University of Oregon.

🗓 Friday, May 8
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
💻 Zoom (link in bio)

All are welcome!
Do not miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired!