student Life
Activities + Trips
PCC offers international students many activities on and off-campus to get to know the area and meet new friends. The Office of International Student Services takes trips throughout the city and to the surrounding beach, mountains, forests, and rivers.
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Student Leaderships
Students can gain valuable skills in paid leadership positions in student government and at many campus centers as International Student Ambassadors and Peer Leaders. Volunteer opportunities abound.
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Honors society
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the official community college honors society with over 90 years of recognizing academic excellence. Membership is based on academic achievement. PTK has over $90 million in scholarship opportunities each year.
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Clubs
PCC hosts over 100 student clubs that bring students together for common interests and to experience new things.
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Soccer and Basketball teams
Men’s and Women’s teams compete in the Northwest Athletic Conference
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