“I’d always thought that I’d been sufficiently immersed in the college community. However, it was only after coming to Bates (and especially choosing Sociology as an academic path) that I realized that I identified myself as only a Batesie and not one of the Lewiston(where Bates is located) community. I had thereby contradicted myself by striving for the word “community” yet didn’t grasp the meaning fully. In conclusion, however, I hope to redeem myself through learning more about the Lewiston community and through working with the residents, mature as an individual as well…Here is a short film, produced by a Bates graduate, we watched in class that highlights the many accomplishments of the local community fighting for their rights. All I can say is: ‘Bravo.’: http://www.roundpointmovies.org/roundpointmovies/trailer.html.” Read more.
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