Make me like Beaverton / Oregon / West Coast

So, I'm a current student at Rutgers in New Jersey. I grew up and was raised in Jersey and have been to many cities, such as Boston, New York, etc.

I received an internship offer and might take it this summer at a company headquartered in Beaverton (I'm not trying to say it, but you probably know which one it is).

I'd be lying if I said I had no sad feelings about relocating potentially after I graduate to work in this area, even full-time. It's away from all my friends, family, and everything I know as home. I wouldn't feel this way if I worked in Chicago or Connecticut.

I would appreciate insights into the area, what it's like, and just surrounding areas.

I might live in Portland since I'm a young guy, and I figured that'd be a nice spot to be, as it's only 20 minutes from Beaverton. Does anyone know how what the commute is like from Portland to Beaverton? I know the systems like the MTA where I'm from, but I have no clue what public transportation is like in Oregon.