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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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leahschmeiler Bates '13 Psychology Aug 13, 2010

Some Surprises A- When I entered Bates, I was hoping for a little bit of a less cliquey high school atmosphere, people settle in quickly, other than that, people are very friendly and I love it here. 12345 Report Overall Experience

eunice_fda1 Bates '14 Liberal Arts and Humanities Aug 08, 2010

Resources and Extra Help A Bates has numerous programs and workshops for students who need extra assistance in their major, primarily the sciences. Professors go out of their way to help students and giv them any extra assistance that they may need. 12345 Report Academics

Anonymous Bates Student

Parties are mostly in people’s... 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 spots within walking distance. People often go to Portland, which is only about 45 minutes away, to party. 12345 Report Nightlife

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