Article by Yaerin Wallenberger Did someone just say “I love Maine?” Me too! If you’re thinking about going to college, considering the options near home is a great place to start. With unique campuses all across the state, a wide spread of majors (with the chance to design your own), and built-in measures to make your college experience accessible and affordable, the University of Maine system might just have the perfect college experience waiting for you. Below, in no particular order, I’ve collected some of the highlights from each of the seven UMaine colleges— you can read them all now, or you can come back to the article when you need it later. 1. University of maine flagshipAre you really excited to attend a big university, learn from professors who produce incredible research, and possibly participate in research while you’re still in college? If so, you might like the original University of Maine flagship research university in Orono:
2. University of maine at augustaAre you interested in studying flexibly, perhaps from near home or maybe even right from the comfort of your own house? If so, you might want to check out the University of Maine in Augusta:
3. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FarmingtonAre you looking for a smaller and cozier college experience? Do you like to study a wide variety of topics, or do you have a special interest in becoming a teacher? If so, the University of Maine in Farmington might be the place for you:
4. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT Fort kentAre you excited to have a more rural college experience that allows you to focus on taking responsibility for the environment? Do you want to consider getting a two-year Associate’s Degree? If so, you might like the University of Maine at Fort Kent:
5. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT machiasDo you want to attend a college with close ties to its community and has an emphasis on community service? If so, consider the University of Maine at Machias:
6. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT Presque isleDo you want a college experience that meets your needs, both academically and financially? Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience that will help you find a job after college? If so, you should check out the University of Maine at Presque Isle:
7. UNIVERSITY OF southern maineIf you read all of this in one go, you’re a real trooper, and you might also be a great fit for the University of Southern Maine, which offers a lot of cool study options for motivated students like you:
8. ConclusionTo summarize everything written up there, there’s a lot to love about the University of Maine colleges— they’re exciting, affordable, and unique! So, where should you go from here? If it’s application season for you, you could consider visiting any of these websites I used for this article to find out more: General UMaine website: https://www.maine.edu/universities/ Flagship: https://umaine.edu Augusta: https://www.uma.edu/ Farmington: https://www.umf.maine.edu/ Fort Kent: https://www.umfk.edu/programs/ Machias: https://machias.edu/ Presque Isle: https://www.umpi.edu/ Southern Maine: https://usm.maine.edu/ Additional resources: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-maine-machias-2055#:~:text=University%20of%20Maine%2D%2DMachias%20admissions%20is%20least%20selective%20with,score%20of%2018%20and%2020. https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-maine-machias-2055#:~:text=University%20of%20Maine%2D%2DMachias%20admissions%20is%20least%20selective%20with,score%20of%2018%20and%2020. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-maine https://www.niche.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/majors/ https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-maine-presque-isle-2033/academics If it’s still not quite time for you to be submitting your applications, consider showing this article to your parents, an older sibling, or another mentor figure and having a conversation about what excites you as you learn more about the college process. Regardless of where you’re at in the application process, feel free to go to the “Who Are We” page and write an email to anyone at Maine College Circle, or to the Maine College Circle general email with your questions, comments, or anything else. We’d love to hear from you!
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