The incoming Class of 2029 arrives on Aug. 28, just 76 days from now. Mindful of that fact, we asked these Bates seniors — during Commencment weekend in their waning hours as resident experts on all things Bates — to tell us what the newbies should explore when they get to campus.
They said:
Eat at a Somali restaurant on Lisbon Street, and venture downtown for a walk along the Androscoggin River to explore “all the natural spaces in Lewiston.” And…
Find beauty in the greenhouse atop Carnegie Science Hall, or cheer until you’re hoarse at Alumni Gym during a rivalry game. Venture off campus, to Portland for a Tandem breakfast sandwich or to Brunswick for Gelato Fiasco — ripe mango is one senior’s favorite. And…
Try out WRBC, the Bates radio station, and host your own show. Visit the Ronj for late-night coffee and conversation. Join a club, meet people, and things together that you really enjoy. And…
Discover the quiet coastal beauty of Bates–Morse Mountain. Get involved in the community as a middle-school mentor. Or just wander — as one senior put it — into “uncomfort” to find purpose and maybe a Bates major along the way. And…
Join Outing Club trips for unforgettable adventures. “Some of my best memories was just going out and having adventures.” Take advantage of the peer tutoring available in the Learning Commons. “It’s helped me many, many times.” And…
If if you enjoyed singing, performing, or playing an instrument in high school, keep up with it, regardless of your major: It can help you fully express yourself. And, finally…
Don’t forget the people. “Be friends with everybody. Bates is a great place with great people.”
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