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The University of Maine

The University of Maine, International Programs Office, 5782 Winslow Hall, Room 100, Orono, ME 04469-5782, U.S.A., United States
3.75 / 5 based on 6 reviews.

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100% of students recommend
6 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (6)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
3.8/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
3.8/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
3.8/5
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Overall
4.2/5
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“Take advantage of the international student trips but dont forget the trips advertised to american students too. As a student you can apply too, and it gives you a chance to meet people from all over the States and visit places you wouldnt get to see otherwise.” Read Review
shazclayton, United Kingdom

6 reviews of The University of Maine

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HOUSING    
by Sharon, Southampton Institute, Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? On campus student life much better
Personal comments:
The accommodation is quite big and there are lots of facilities whichever hall you are in and in the apartments that i was in. Most people have a room mate, and its easy to make friends.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Sharon, Southampton Institute, Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Not many night spots, mostly restaurants that open late like Margaritas in Orono or some of the bigger restaurants in Bangor, the nearest city. The local nightclub Ushuias was cramped and the music was a bit different but you always have a good time. Oronokas is another rest5aurant that hosts the oronoka party for the international student service. With a complete mix of cultures its fantastic and better if you participate by providing music from your home country.
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ACADEMIC    
by Sharon, Southampton Institute, Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
It would be a bit nicer to have a bit more contact with lecturers in smaller groups. All classes are lectures and in groups anywhere from 20 to 200 students.

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by Sharon, Southampton Institute, Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
Although taught in English and living in an English speaking country I was suprised at some of the differences in the language use, and the difficulty people had understanding me. Everyone was really friendly and we all enjoyed learning about the differences. There were never any real problems that couldnt be overcome.
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EXPENSES    
by Sharon, Southampton Institute, Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
At home i live with my parents, and there are many more entertainment facilities in Southampton than in Orono. Local telephone calls were free in Maine.
Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Sharon, Southampton Institute, Southampton, United Kingdom
Business Studies, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Getting into Bangor is difficult without a car as buses stop running at 6 and arent very frequent, but they are free. Make loads of friends and theyll be more than happy to show you around.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Make an effort to get involved and youll have the time of your life, but no one is going to do it for you.



FINAL COMMENTS

Take advantage of the international student trips but dont forget the trips advertised to american students too. As a student you can apply too, and it gives you a chance to meet people from all over the States and visit places you wouldnt get to see otherwise.
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