A Day in the Life

Prospective students often ask us, “What is a day in the life of a student really like? How many hours do they study? Do they bring lunch or eat in the dining hall?” So we went straight to the source and asked some of our current students about a typical day. A Day in the Life gives you a glimpse of what you can expect.

What You Can Expect

  
    5:30 a.m.
    Jump-start the day with a run.
  
    6:30 a.m.
    Eat breakfast, shower, and change.
  
    7:00 a.m
    Fill my water bottle and catch the MAX
light rail to campus.
  
    8:00 a.m.
    Classes begin—Sport Psychology today.
  
    10:00 a.m.
    Review clinical skills at the lab.
  
    12:00 p.m.
    Eat my bag lunch or go to the Pacific
University Café.
  
    1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
    Off to the clinic—it’s game day. Practice evaluating hip range of motion.
  
    4:00 p.m.
    Take a break. Review the day’s notes. Grab
a snack.
  
    5:00 p.m.
    Research rehabilitation protocols and
biomechanics.
  
    6:00 p.m.
    Prepare for game. Prep the med-kit and motivate athletes.
  
    7:00 p.m.
    Kick-off. Sideline assessments. Stretching.
Concussion evaluation.
  
    9:00 p.m.
    Join a study group to review class
material.
  
    11:30 p.m.
    You’ve earned some sleep—tomorrow is another day.

Student Experience FAQs

Where do students live?

We are conveniently located off of the TriMet Max line. Students often rent apartments and houses within the suburbs of Hillsboro and Beaverton along the mass transit line.

What can I do in the area?

Oregon has the best of all worlds! Interested in trying different restaurants and catching a concert? Head into downtown Portland, ranked one of the best “foodie” cities in the country! Enjoy the outdoors? Head to Forest Park and explore over 70 miles of trails or skiing on Mt. Hood.

Is it possible to work while obtaining the degree?

The two-year program is very fast-paced and rigorous; however, we understand the financial burden that school can impose. We are not opposed to students having a job during school. However, students must agree to make the requirements of the program (academic and clinical) a priority and agree that there may be times during their matriculation that we suggest students do not work. Also, we do offer work-study opportunities for those who feel they can balance the workload.