I started referring to Bates as home only a couple of weeks into my freshman year, when I was at my actual house. Warm, spirited, intelligent and athletic people grace the campus. Opportunities seem unlimited because of how many people wish to extend a helping hand within the community.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply ED if you think the school is your top choice, as 50% of ED applicants get in (v.s. an overall 25% student acceptance rate). On paper Bates, Bowdoin and Colby seem very similar, so visit the campuses to get a feel for the atmosphere.. Bates students are extremely welcoming.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Bates is a Liberal Arts school, so although there are no language requirements, students must fulfill -along with the classes pertaining to their major- an SLQ (1 credit in a science, lab and a quantitative class), as well as several writing-based classes. Homework includes an extensive amount of reading and writing papers in response to the book contents.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorms and on-campus houses vary immensely, yet everyone seems to like different living situations for different reasons (proximity, singles, triples, and new-ness). The standard dorm room is quite large.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The only dining on campus is called Commons, which was designed with six different food stations in a circular setup. This design maximizes the amount that students are face-to-face with each other, enabling them to know more people. The food is superb, and local whenever possible. A great selection for both dairy and gluten free students.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Bates does a fantastic job of bringing entertainment to campus. Every Thursday night there is something called The Village Club Series, where either a solo or duo performer comes to play. Always free chai and cookies. There are also many movie and cultural nights.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Bates works on a financial- need based system. This means that whatever the school believes a family able to pay, they have them pay it. Almost everything else is covered by the school's endowment.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
*Puddlejump: students dress in costumes and jump in the pond via a cut hole in the ice during February.
*80's Dance: An 80's cover band performs as the students dance, dressed in 80's getup.
*Gala: Semi-formal in the winter.
*Mt. David: Yes, we have a mountain on campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Laid back and modest, although students tend to have multiple homes in various locations throughout the world. L.L. Bean, Patagonia and Hunter Boots clad. Flannels are very acceptable. Students are intelligent yet do not feel competitive about it, know how to balance education with all the other activities they can get involved in on campus.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are over 100 different clubs, including the Bates Outing Club, one of the oldest of its kind still let in the country. From knitting clubs to a capellas, Bates will have something for you. If they don't, students can start up new organizations.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
No Greek Life on campus.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Although in Lewiston, the campus has a very secure feel to it, often referred to as The Bates Bubble. Security is very Liberal, yet absolutely no hard alcohol is tolerated, including for students over 21.
I started referring to Bates as home only a couple of weeks into my freshman year, when I was at my actual house. Warm, spirited, intelligent and athletic people grace the campus. Opportunities seem unlimited because of how many people wish to extend a helping hand within the community.
Apply ED if you think the school is your top choice, as 50% of ED applicants get in (v.s. an overall 25% student acceptance rate). On paper Bates, Bowdoin and Colby seem very similar, so visit the campuses to get a feel for the atmosphere.. Bates students are extremely welcoming.
Bates is a Liberal Arts school, so although there are no language requirements, students must fulfill -along with the classes pertaining to their major- an SLQ (1 credit in a science, lab and a quantitative class), as well as several writing-based classes. Homework includes an extensive amount of reading and writing papers in response to the book contents.
Dorms and on-campus houses vary immensely, yet everyone seems to like different living situations for different reasons (proximity, singles, triples, and new-ness). The standard dorm room is quite large.
The only dining on campus is called Commons, which was designed with six different food stations in a circular setup. This design maximizes the amount that students are face-to-face with each other, enabling them to know more people. The food is superb, and local whenever possible. A great selection for both dairy and gluten free students.
Bates does a fantastic job of bringing entertainment to campus. Every Thursday night there is something called The Village Club Series, where either a solo or duo performer comes to play. Always free chai and cookies. There are also many movie and cultural nights.
Bates works on a financial- need based system. This means that whatever the school believes a family able to pay, they have them pay it. Almost everything else is covered by the school's endowment.
*Puddlejump: students dress in costumes and jump in the pond via a cut hole in the ice during February. *80's Dance: An 80's cover band performs as the students dance, dressed in 80's getup. *Gala: Semi-formal in the winter. *Mt. David: Yes, we have a mountain on campus.
Laid back and modest, although students tend to have multiple homes in various locations throughout the world. L.L. Bean, Patagonia and Hunter Boots clad. Flannels are very acceptable. Students are intelligent yet do not feel competitive about it, know how to balance education with all the other activities they can get involved in on campus.
There are over 100 different clubs, including the Bates Outing Club, one of the oldest of its kind still let in the country. From knitting clubs to a capellas, Bates will have something for you. If they don't, students can start up new organizations.
No Greek Life on campus.
Although in Lewiston, the campus has a very secure feel to it, often referred to as The Bates Bubble. Security is very Liberal, yet absolutely no hard alcohol is tolerated, including for students over 21.