Posted on May 29, 2008 by Bateslife
“I got home a few days ago and I realized how much I love and miss Bates. Not only do I miss my friends at Bates, but I miss my daily life at Bates as well. It’s nice to always be with your friends and there is always something to do at Bates. I feel extremely [...]
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Posted on May 28, 2008 by Bateslife
New photos were added to Bates Life at a Glance HERE and Paul also organized and added some pics of his own HERE. Check it out.
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Posted on May 28, 2008 by Bateslife
“I can’t believe my first year at Bates is over. The year was incredible. I met tons of new people, learned more than I could have imagined, and took advantage of as many activities and events as was possible. I can’t wait until next year when the college journey continues. Until then check out my [...]
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Posted on May 28, 2008 by Bateslife
“While I’m sure many of the people at Bates right now are pretty bummed short term is ending, I couldn’t be more excited. I can’t wait for my friends from Bates to visit in June, my friends from high school to come home, and for my trip to NYC (where many of my Bates friends [...]
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Posted on May 28, 2008 by Bateslife
“…Now I had a conversation with a friend about the rules and regulations involving blasting music. On weekdays we agreed on 11. What if one has class at 8 in the morning? 11 is definitely the appropriate time. Weekends, 2 am. Why I’m not quite sure, I guess it just seems appropriate. Sleep at 2, [...]
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Posted on May 28, 2008 by Bateslife
“Even though this amazing time is coming to an end I have no regrets. I feel like I took advantage of everything short term had to offer: I went skiing, went to the beach, enjoyed outdoor concerts, took an interesting class, hung out with friends on the quad, went camping, watched fireworks, and relaxed.” Read [...]
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Posted on May 27, 2008 by Bateslife
“My family and I came to LA this week to see my sister graduate from USC’s film school. It’s my second time venturing west of the Mississippi and my first time to California. The graduation was really nice, it was specifically for the film students but that still consisted of at least 500 students. At [...]
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Posted on May 27, 2008 by Bateslife
“…You see, in the beginning of Second Semester, right after I got back from abroad, I decided to apply for a grant, the Phillips Fellowship, through Bates. My plan: to walk el Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail that traverses northern Spain. My goal: to understand why a traditionally Catholic pilgrimage has begun to attract [...]
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Posted on May 27, 2008 by Bateslife
“The Clam Bake happens twice a year and is open to the whole campus and is organized ENTIRELY by the vice president of the BOC (Bates Outing Club). The event is entirely student run and though eating lobster on the beach is fun, its also fun to take part in the planning, cooking, and serving. [...]
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Posted on May 19, 2008 by Bateslife
“This fall I will attend Morehouse College on a domestic exchange because I desire an education for liberation. Education for liberation is an educational philosophy that was first introduced by the former President of Tanzania Julius Neyere. Neyere believed that a classical education catered to the interests of the elite and a select few, and [...]
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