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Location: Lewiston, ME
Tuition:$49,350
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Student Body Size: 1,776
Admission Difficulty: Hard
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Posted on Nightlife by Anonymous

Parties are mostly in...

"Parties are mostly in people’s houses or dorms. They are almost always centered on drinking games, most notably Beirut. The bar scene in Lewiston isn’t great. The Blue Goose and Pub 33 are some of the popular..."

Posted on 6/17/2009

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After freshman year and...

"After freshman year and definitely after sophomore year, you have the option of living in one of the houses right off campus. While they vary in size and theme, I highly recommend living in one of these. They..."

Posted on 6/9/2009

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

The workload is what you make...

"The workload is what you make of it. If you want to do well, you're going to be spending a lot of time in the library. There are times during the semester when you have something major due in every class, and..."

Posted on 6/9/2009

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My professors at Bates have...

"My professors at Bates have been friendly and down-to-earth. I feel like they treat me more as an intellectual peer that has something legitimate to contribute, rather than an inferior student. This attitude..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

The professors at Bates are...

"The professors at Bates are very intelligent and knowledgable. Most seek active participation from their students and encourage classroom discussion. They are generally approachable and willing to talk or offer..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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I think the teachers here are...

"I think the teachers here are pretty good. In my experience, they usually know what they’re talking about, and when there’s something they don’t know, they are willing to admit it. Most importantly, I have..."

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