Academics: Sociology (Major); Religious Studies (Minor)

Activities: Manic Optimists A cappella Group, Special Olympics Club, Jewish Student Union, Club Basketball, AESOP Leader

Why Bates? My “Why Bates” comes down to one main theme: community. Bates revolves around its community and the way that each individual interacts with one another, the Bates bubble, and the greater Lewiston area. Bates is a place where we hold doors for each other, wave to those we do not know, and show up for one another. Bates is kind, warm, and safe, not to mention the most fun culture that I could have ever imagined. Academically, Bates students are competitive with ourselves but not each other, an important distinction that I believe encompasses our academic standards. We want to see ourselves and each other thrive and will work collaboratively to make that happen. All in all I love Bates and am so proud to be a student at this school.

Academics: Psychology (Major); Education (Minor); Hispanic Studies (Minor)

Activities: Varsity Field Hockey, Volunteer at Lewiston Public Schools, Purposeful Work Peer Advisor

Why Bates? I chose Bates because of the welcoming and warm students, the liberal arts curriculum that lets you explore, and the great balance of D3 athletics!

Academics: Politics (Major); Educational Studies (Minor)

Activities: Volunteer at Lewiston Public Schools, Aspirations Club

Why Bates? The focus on community engagement was a major factor in my decision to come to Bates, and continues to be one of my favorite things about my experience here. Bates has allowed me the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships both on and off campus, which I’m sure will last beyond my time in Lewiston.

Academics: Psychology (Major); Education (Minor); Spanish (Minor)

Activities: Outing Club (Front country trip coordinator), Men’s Ultimate Frisbee, Aspirations Club, Asian Students Association

Why Bates? Coming from a big city, I knew I wanted a small liberal arts college as that was an environment I felt I would be most comfortable in. After looking at many different small liberal arts schools, what set Bates apart was the importance of community I felt. Students really seemed to care about one another and the whole campus really felt like a family. Whether it is the one dining hall or the small class sizes, Bates felt like a place where I knew there would be people to support me.

Academics: Anthropology (Major); Classical and Medieval Studies (Major); Sound (GEC); Premodern History (GEC); Medieval Worlds (GEC)

Activities: Club Skiing, Orchestra, Classics Club

Why Bates? Bates is a school where you matter before you even step foot on campus. Support and people are important things to me, and I have found them in every aspect of Bates. Everyone you meet is so kind and supportive and helps your growth in more ways than you can imagine. The fact that I have the support (and ability) to excel both in and out of the classroom makes Bates very special to me. I have met so many wonderful people who truly care about what they do, and their passion is invaluable.

Academics: Mathematics (Major); Politics (Major); French and Francophone Studies (GEC); Identity Race and Ethnicity (GEC)

Activities: Cold Front Ultimate Frisbee, Brass Ensemble, Run Club, Outing Club, Student Academic Support Center (SASC) Peer Tutor

Why Bates? The little things! How the quad lights up on the first warm day of the year, professors that know who you are and care about who you are, the sound of laughter in commons, a community that is authentic above all else

Academics: American Studies (Major); Digital and Computational Studies (Minor)

Activities: Club Soccer, Garden Club

Why Bates? I chose Bates because the people were welcoming and seemed very excited about to opportunity to learn and live at Bates. I was excited to take advantage of going to school in Maine and having the freedom to explore what I wanted to study.

Academics: Sociology (Major); Politics (Major)

Activities: Varsity Cross Country/ Track and Field, Harward Center Community Outreach Fellow, BatesVotes

Why Bates? I chose Bates because of the authentic care that everyone on campus has — for one another, for their education, and for the world.

Academics: Sociology (Major); Hispanic Study (Minor); Theatre (Minor)

Activities: Robinson Players, AESOP Leader, Theatre Stage Manager

Why Bates? One word: people. Another word: community. And most importantly, the traits they have in common: warm, supportive, welcoming, generous, and collaborative. This type of dynamic and atmosphere extends beyond Bates community of students, staff, and faculties, further into the Lewiston-Auburn community. Such a place where everyone wants to be there for me and bring out the best in me has become my second home.

Academics: History (Major); Spanish (Minor); English (GEC)

Activities: Knitwits, Robinson Players, Piano

Why Bates? I really love how passionate and caring students, professors, and staff are at Bates. I also love having Short Term in the curriculum so I can explore new interests in a risk-free environment.

Academics: Economics (Major); Psychology (Major); Philosophy (Minor) 

Activities: Varsity Cross Country/Track and Field, Center for Purposeful Work Peer Advisor, Student Academic Support Center (SASC) Peer Tutor

Why Bates? I chose Bates for its supportive community, which allowed me to participate in both strong D3 athletics and rigorous academics, along with the opportunity to study abroad! 

Academics: Anthropology (Major); Law and Society (GEC)

Activities: Raices Unidas, KnitWits, Secretary of the Bates Arts Society

Why Bates? I chose Bates because it fosters a close knit community between the students, professors, and with the people residing in the Lewiston area. Having grown up in a city, I wanted to experience being at an institution that prioritized creating meaningful connections.

Academics: Economics (Major); Digital & Computational Studies (Minor); English (GEC)

Activities: Bonner Leader, SASA, Debate (former member), MUN (former member)

Why Bates? When I did my research on Bates, I learned that the people here were collaborative instead of competitive, extremely welcoming and open-minded, and the academics were rigorous but not cut-throat. So far, I have not been disappointed!

Academics: Biology (Major), French and Francophone Studies (Major), Philosophy and Psychology (GEC)

Activities: Residence Life (Team Leader), Harward Center Community Outreach Fellow, Elementary School Volunteer (Pre-K Math Tutor and Elementary Mentorship), Le Club Francophone

Why Bates? I chose Bates first for the community. It truly is a collaborative space where everyone has a mutual respect for each other, and wants to celebrate each other’s pursuits. Additionally, the open campus is a wonderful opportunity to integrate community engagement into your time here at Bates. Having that opportunity to get to know people in the community outside of Bates made me feel more connected to Bates and Lewiston.

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