Bates College

Bates College

Lewiston, ME, USA
Private
4 Year

Erin's Review

Review of Bates College

from Rumford, ME

Describe your college in three sentences.

Bates was unexpectedly perfect for me. The people are amazing and the atmosphere is great. I love it here.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Try to go in with some idea of what you want to major in.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

It's pretty difficult depending on what classes you take and what you major in

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Dorm life is so fun. It's like a little family.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

So many options and so tasty!

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Ski, hike, play sports, go to the gym, intramural sports, a capella concerts, go to freeport, portland or the ocean, go to range pond.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

I got EXTREMELY good financial aid but it all depends on your academics and financial situation

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

milts, puddle jump, pub crawl, drunk thesis, 80s dance, 90s dance, gala, the puddle, mt. david

Which types of students will excel at your college?

athletic, like small classes, outspoken, artsy, outdoorsy

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

quite a variety of options

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

non-existent

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

security is usually pretty cool.