Danny Politoski | University of Portland

Danny Politoski

 Danny Politoski
Major
: Economics and Environmental Science
Hometown:
San Jose, CA
Residence Hall: Shipstad Hall

Why did you decide to enroll at UP?
UP has the perfect combination of location, small class sizes, and a beautiful campus with lots of green space.

Best memory from living in the residence halls?
Playing dodgeball with my hall on the East Quad lawn. We covered the dodgeballs in purple paint and cocoa butter, so we were all covered in purple afterwards but our skin was silky smooth.

Favorite UP activity?
Hanging out on the East Quad lawn on sunny days.

Favorite UP event?
Rock the Bluff

Favorite meal served on campus?
The Pilot House poke bowls!

Plans after UP?
I plan to stay in Portland working in the renewable energy industry.

Favorite Portland area destination?
Pip's original doughnuts!

Favorite UP professor?
Dr. Dittrich

Favorite UP class?
Climate Change Economics

Fun Fact
I've learned to ski during my time at UP and it has quickly taken over my life... and bank account.

Favorite Quote
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." -John Muir

What is one piece of advice you would give yourself if you were a high school senior again?
Say yes to every opportunity in college- it goes by too fast to say no.

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Questions?
503.943.7147, admissions@up.edu

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