{"id":15763,"date":"2023-11-08T13:54:09","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/?page_id=15763"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:23:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:23:49","slug":"askastudent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/admission\/connect-with-bates\/askastudent\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask a Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Meet Our Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students work in the Office of Admission in various capacities, including leading campus tours, co-hosting admission and financial aid information sessions, and more. They represent a variety of majors<\/a>, activities<\/a>, and hometowns. We encourage you to take a moment to peruse their profiles, and while you scroll, check out our Spotify playlists<\/a> curated by Kian Moaledj \u201923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reach out! Email our students with your questions.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students in our Office of Admission are eager to answer your questions, so please reach out to them. Email your questions to askastudent@bates.edu<\/a>. If you would like to speak with a specific student listed below, please share their name in your email with your questions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For specific questions about the admission and financial aid process, contact your admission regional representative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annie R. ’27<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

She\/Her<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown<\/strong>: Old Town, Maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Annie<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong>Sociology (Major); Educational Studies (Minor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities:<\/strong> Club Water Polo, Fitness Center Attendant, Harward Center Community Engagement, Notetaker for Office of Accessibility<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Armin S. ’29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

He\/Him<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Prague, Czech Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Armin<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong>Politics (Major); Economics (Major); Mathematics (Minor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities:<\/strong> Bates College Store Staff, Investment Club, Bonner Leader, Kessler Scholar, Davis Projects for Peace Committee, Student Civic Health and Leadership Initiative<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brielle W. ’28<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Hometown:<\/strong> Danville, New Hampshire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Eloise<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong>Classical & Medieval Studies (Major); Religious Studies (Major); Latin (Minor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities: <\/strong> Junior Advisor, Writing Course-Attached Tutor, Public Speaking Tutor, Classics Club Co-President, Access Coordinator\/Tour Guide, Research Assistant, Kessler Scholars Peer Mentor, Bates Civic Action Team Member, Debate, Pella Urbana Project (Archaeological Dig)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Edson N. ’29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

He\/Him<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Bulawayo, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Edson<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong> Economics (Major); Digital & Computational Studies (Major); Sociology (Minor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities: <\/strong>Public Speaking & Presentation Tutor, Club Volleyball, Club Rugby, Club Soccer, Recreational Tennis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ethan V. ’28<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

He\/Him<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Queens, New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Ethan<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong> English (Major); Teacher Education (Minor); Japanese Language (General Education Concentration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities: <\/strong>Club Rugby, Deansmen, Residential Life, Bates College Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events (DCCE)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hiwett O. ’29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

She\/Her<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Kampala, Uganda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Hiwett<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong>Biochemistry (Major); French and Francophone Studies (Minor); Public Health (General Education Concentration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities: <\/strong>Peer Learning Commons Resource Representative, Africana Club, Le Club Francophone, International Club, Bates Christian Fellowship, Catholic Students Community, Auburn Middle School Volunteer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ian D. ’29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

He\/Him<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Santa Cruz, Bolivia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Ian<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics:<\/strong> Undeclared (Major); French and Francophone Studies (Potential Major\/Minor); Economics (Potential Major\/Minor); Physics (Potential Major\/Minor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities:<\/strong> Club Sports Supervisor, Club Volleyball, Club Basketball, Discordians, South Asian Student Association, SACNAS, Club Soccer, Consulting Club, Raices Unidas, Le Club Francophone, Gender Equity and Community Outreach, Club Tennis, Equity and Inclusion Peer Advisor, SASC Tutor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ishan R. ’29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

He\/Him<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Lewiston, Maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Ishan<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics:<\/strong> Politics (Major); French and Francophone Studies (Major); Economics (Major)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities:<\/strong> Brooks Quimby Debate Council, Club Basketball, Club Volleyball, Discordians, Run Club, Le Club Francophone<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maia M. ’27<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Hometown<\/strong>: Harpswell, Maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Maia<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics:<\/strong> Psychology (Major); French and Francophone Studies (Major)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities:<\/strong> Club Volleyball, Le Club Francophone, Sports Information Assistant, Grounds Crew<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Manuela M. ’29<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Hometown:<\/strong> Quito, Ecuador<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Manuela<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong>Environmental Studies (Major)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities: <\/strong>Merimanders, Raices Unidas, Bollywood Dance Team, Campus Activities and Traditions (CAT) Team, Music & Wellbeing Community Performer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sarah P. ’27<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

She\/Her<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Brunswick, Maine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Sarah<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong>Mathematics (Major); Digital & Computational Studies (Minor); Education (General Education Concentration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities: <\/strong>Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Swimming & Diving Team, Math Club<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shafin J. ’28<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

He\/Him<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hometown:<\/strong> Sirajganj, Bangladesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+<\/span>More about Shafin<\/a><\/h5>
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Academics: <\/strong>Biology (Major); Chemistry (Minor); Digital & Computational Studies (General Education Concentration)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities: <\/strong>Muslim Students Association, Asian Students Association, STEM Scholar, Neuroscience Research Intern, Biology Department Teaching Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n