Lewiston is a very unique...
"Lewiston is a very unique city-even though it's the second-largest city in Maine behind Portland, it has a very low total income and a struggling economy. There is a large community of immigrants from Somalia..."
Posted on 2/16/2009
Bates is the greatest place I...
"Bates is the greatest place I could ever end up. I love it here. It is important to remember that Bates is academically rigorous-it's just as important to study as it is to make great friends. I was sure I had..."
Posted on 2/16/2009
Public transportation isn't...
"Public transportation isn't so reliable in Lewiston, but Bates provides great transportation for students. There's a shuttle that runs during the day on weekdays for fieldwork and errands and all day and night..."
Posted on 2/16/2009
I never feel unsafe on campus...
"I never feel unsafe on campus at Bates. It's considerably removed from the community, though you should probably keep doors locked in case of any late-night pranks. Campus security is really understanding and..."
Posted on 2/16/2009
There are people of many...
"There are people of many different races and religions at Bates, but it's a small percentage compared to the dominantly white students from New England. Consequently, Bates has a reputation for being a school..."
Posted on 2/16/2009
The computer labs at Bates...
"The computer labs at Bates are usually crowded right before any class period. Since Bates has free printing, students often use computers to print off papers or assignments right before class. But, it's usually..."
Posted on 2/16/2009
You'll find all kinds of...
"You'll find all kinds of people at Bates. What's really great is even though you meet a lot of people from "20 minutes outside of Boston," there's a really diverse side to the student body. My freshman year, I..."
Posted on 2/16/2009
