Bates Life

“In my opinion, you do not sit and quietly observe good folk and bluegrass music.  It was only a few songs in when one boy stood up to dance. He was instantly (literally) joined by the rest of the anxious listeners.”  Read more about Emma’s time at the blue grass concert at http://bobcatsdontcrywolf.wordpress.com/

“This has been a busy week. I only have classes Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (don’t ask how it happened, I like to think I’ve been hooked up by the Gods on Garnet Gateway), but with study abroad and major declaration deadlines creeping up combined with my regular class load, I feel like I’ve been running around nonstop the past few days.” Read more about Naima’s busy week and her retreat at the Ronj at http://naimasnook.wordpress.com/

“I’m going to Panama, need I say more? O yes and well I’m not worried about expenses, because I’m covered!” Follow Uriel’s trip to Panama at http://mexicomaine.wordpress.com/

“Being a city kid, I’ve never learned the ways of most snow-sports, so when ‘Learn to Snowboard’ was offered as a gym class this semester, I threw caution to the wind and signed up…After determining that I was in fact ‘goofy’ and not ‘regular,’ the teacher (a fellow Bates student) took me over to the learning area of Lost Valley and taught me the basics.” Keep reading about Naima learning to snowboard in gym class at  http://naimasnook.wordpress.com/

“Last night was a lot of fun. I came home from dinner to find two of my suite-mates hanging out in our common room. We settled in to do our homework, and took short breaks to debate the merits of Hillary versus Obama, and talk about our weekend plans (breakfast at Nezinscot Farm, squash match, track meet” Read more about Emily balancing work and fun at http://itsagreatdaytobeabobcat.wordpress.com/

First year Paul says, “At first I was a bit apprehensive because I didn’t really know any of the other people out there but I tied my skates, threw on my gloves, and grabbed my hockey stick anyway. Even though I knew few people there, I immediately felt welcomed. Before long I was playing 3-on-3 hockey with some upperclassmen.” Read more about Paul and his first year at Bates at http://aviewfrompage.wordpress.com/

When you are a part of the Bates College improvisational comedy group the Strange Bedfellows like Emma there is “No better way to kick off a Friday night than to watch a group of wonderfully weird people attempt to make you laugh.” Read more about Emma and her second year at Bates at http://bobcatsdontcrywolf.wordpress.com/

“It was my first time experiencing MLK Day at Bates College and I was part of it. I was commissioned to produce artwork for the holiday. Sunday, January 20, 2008 was my exhibit and it went quite well. ” Read more about Uriel’s art and his first year at Bates at http://mexicomaine.wordpress.com/

Graham says, “Coming to Maine from Kentucky has given me many new opportunities. My favorite has to be the sick snowboarding that is offered just down the ways.” Read more about Graham’s weekend snowboarding adventure at http://telegraham.wordpress.com/

“On Tuesday, the Outing Club shoveled out the college’s brand new grill, tossed on some goodies, and hosted a night of sledding down Mt. David - the college’s mini mountain that overlooks downtown Lewiston. I wasn’t originally planning on getting covered with snow, but I couldn’t resist.” Read more about Naima and her time at Winter Carnival at http://naimasnook.wordpress.com/