Bates College

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Bates students vary greatly in their opinions of their school. Some feel that Bates is a great school and wouldn’t dream of having gone to another. Others spend their four years at Bates wishing they were someplace else. Bates is a very unique school, and for the people it suits, it’s amazing. People who were looking for a different college experience are less happy. Bates does provide its students with a number of opportunities, and considering its size and resources, tries hard to accommodate every student. However, it is a small school in a small city and obviously can’t have all the same resources that are available at larger universities. The student body isn’t characterized by diversity, so if people who go to Bates aren’t your type, it’s easy to feel frustrated and out of place.

But whether you love Bates or hate it, when you graduate, you’ll have a degree from one of the most selective liberal arts schools in the country, which definitely counts for something. Before you decide which school you want to go to, you need to be very sure what you want from a college. If you’re looking for an intimate atmosphere, a close-knit campus, and an academically challenging school, you’ll probably enjoy Bates. If you want a big university with a diverse student body and an exciting city nearby, you might be better off somewhere else. Overall, Bates is a good school with an amazing faculty and a very strong academic program. Even students who might wish they were somewhere else will leave the school with a very valuable degree and a unique learning experience.

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Health & Safety at Bates College

Bates4eva45

'14

Political Science and Government

5.0

A+

So Safe!

Security on campus is excellent. They are here to keep us safe, but not to get us in trouble. They will never let anything get out of control but they'll manage parties and prevent anything from getting too wild.

Jan 21, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Bates College

kdeng1224

'15

Biological Sciences

3.8

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Great People

the average Batesie enjoys the outdoors, likes to party, does well in school, and participates in a varsity sport.

Jan 10, 2012

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Academics at Bates College

lobster317

'12

Political Science and Government

5.0

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One of the Top Staffs Here

The politics department is stocked with a bunch of brilliant professors who not only really know what they're talking about, but manage to cover a vast spectrum of different types of study within politics. They're also a bunch of cool people, with a bunch of old-timers that have been doing it for so long there is cohesion, but with enough new talent that it's interesting too. Couldn't recommend it more highly.

Dec 12, 2011

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