Academics: Interdisciplinary (Major); Theatre (Minor)

Activities: Varsity Basketball and Track, Senior Admissions Fellow, Presidential Search Committee, Student Affairs Committee, WRBC Radio

Why Bates? What made Bates standout were the opportunities available to have diverse experiences academically, athletically, and extracurricularly. From clubs, to teams, to courses, Bates allows for students to partake in all that they may desire.

Academics: History (Major); Politics (Major)

Activities: Senior Fellow in the Admissions Office, Intern in the Advancement Office, Student Affairs Committee Representative, Bates Law Society

Why Bates? I love Bates because of the deep engagement our professors have with their students, resulting in high level conversation and writing throughout our courses. Bates’ global lens has given me the opportunity to explore the world, while our alumni network’s commitment has given me professional internship experiences. Overall, the friendships I have made at Bates have been the best part of the last four years.

Academics: Spanish and Politics double major

Activities: Purposeful Work (peer advisor), Honorary Degree Committee Member, Presidential Advisory Member, Senior Fellow In Admissions

Why Bates? I knew Bates would be my home away from home when, on a snowy March visit, I saw students laughing with their professors and felt the warmth of a community grounded in kindness and compassion. Over the past three years, I’ve built beautiful friendships and developed close relationships with professors who have become true mentors. The fulfilling academics have pushed me through research opportunities, in-depth seminars, and Short Term courses that encouraged me to explore new ideas and deepen my passions in politics and public policy. At Bates, everything is rooted in purpose, creating a space where I have grown, connected, and found a true sense of belonging.

Academics: Biology (Major); Asian Studies (Major)

Activities: Global Ambassador for the Center of Global Education, STEM Scholar

Why Bates? I chose Bates because not only did it offer all of the academics that I needed to pursue a career in medicine, but Bates allows all students to have equal opportunities for research, study abroad experiences, fellowships/internships, and more. Also, the sense of community at this school is like no other, and I felt it as soon as I stepped on the campus and immediately knew this was the school for me. 

Academics: American Studies (Major); Gender and Sexuality Studies (Major), Material Culture (concentration)

Activities: Donor Relations Intern, Snaggletooth Magazine, Students Demand Action

Why Bates? I chose Bates because I could feel the warmth and connection the moment I stepped on campus. It combines academic rigor with a deep sense of community — where the one dining hall turns strangers into friends, and the Peer Learning Center reflects how much students genuinely support one another. I knew it would be a place I’d love — and somehow, I love it more every day.

Academics: Biology (Major); French & Francophone Studies (Major); Philosophy and Psychology (concentration)

Activities: Co-President of Le Club Francophone, Member of the Residence Life Team, Montello Elementary School Mentor, Harward Center Community Outreach Fellow

Why Bates? I love the collaborative atmosphere here at Bates, where we get to forge meaningful connections with peers and also find thoughtful mentorship from professors and faculty as well!

Academics: Psychology (Major); Rhetoric, Film, & Screen Studies (Minor); Public Health (concentration)

Activities: The Merimanders A Cappella

Why Bates? I chose Bates because of the tight-knit community, the collaborative environment academically, the emphasis on community engagement, and the low student-professor ratio.

Academics: Economics (Major); Hispanic Studies (Minor); Religious Studies (concentration)

Activities: Club Volleyball, Women in Economics, Club Ultimate Frisbee, Equestrian Club

Why Bates? Bates teaches me to think critically and imagine my own role in creating positive change, both for my community and the wider world.

Academics: Sociology (Major); History (Minor)

Activities: International Club

Why Bates? Bates fosters an environment of mutual understanding for each other’s differences, creating an accepting space for cross-cultural dialogue.