Bates College

The experience i had at bates was fantastic. in fact, i missed college very much upon graduation. the campus is friendly, the professors make themselves available to students and the academics are top notch. in retrospect, i would do very few things differently. i still stay in close contact with friends i made in lewiston and i even met my spouse at bates! i am happy i made it my college choice.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

Bates is an academically rigorous, socially tight community. The small student population and cold winters force students to get to know each other. No matter what your area of interest the college has established opportunities, or will help yo create your own. It is a liberal arts college, so the focus is on developing learning skills along with subject knowledge. I suspect that very few students end up in their original field of study.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

This is a wonderful school, filled with lots of opportunities to get involved inside or outside the school. My only slightly-negative comment would be that there is a sort of cliquey-atmosphere, especially amoung the freshmen class. People seem to find their friends and stick with them. But even if this is so, the student body is incredibly friendly and open. I highly recommend this school for anyone who is interested in a small, liberal arts school.

1st Year Female -- Class 2007

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Surrounding City: C+