You must have not read my last post. FINALS WEEK IS HERE. Spend less time on the Internet killing time and spend more time with your head in the books. There is always light after the end of the tunnel. It’s just a matter of getting there first. The Bates College Winter Semester of 2012 [...]
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Due to the excessive amounts of stress during this type of year, I’m going to keep it short and sweet. Finals week is swiftly approaching. Exams begin on April 10th and ends Saturday, April 14th. There are no scheduled exams on Monday, but look out for final paper due dates that can potentially fall under [...]
What is spoken word? Is it Hip-Hop? Is it poetry? Is it something you can perform? It is all of that and much more. Spoken word is a type of performance poetry and it can involve elements of Hip-Hop as seen with many poets on Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry. This semester, through Bates College, I [...]
Hang in there Bates students. Christmas break is shortly approaching. We just have one more week. Today marks the last day of classes. Afterwards, we prepare for finals. I want to give people a few tips to consider as they get ready. Tip #1: Be courteous of others. Ok I understand; you’re stressed. So [...]
Well it is about that time where students are feeling stressed or overwhelmed with the amount of school work. Things are only going to add up from here. I am here to give you a few important tips as well as things to keep in mind before October Break hits later in the month. Tip [...]
As I’m sure we all know by now, classes begin on Wednesday, September 7th. Students can move onto campus as early as the Friday prior to the first day of classes. As an incoming senior, I am familiar with the process of getting ready for class so for those who aren’t, this post will hopefully [...]
Bates Summer Scholars Initiates An Easier Transition To The College Life
Posted: July 8, 2011 in AcademicsThe Bates Summer Scholars program was created by Bates College and it was initially funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. This prestigious program aims to bring math and science to a larger group of unrepresented students. The Bates Summer Scholar Program begins typically early during the last week of June and ends at the [...]
If you are a junior or a senior in College and is unsure of the future, this post is for you. If you plan on attending Graduate school or if you want to study abroad after your Bates College career, several grant and fellowship opportunities are accessible. Bates prepares qualified students to compete for national [...]
Peer writing is an initiative to bring Bates students and peer writers together to collaborate on writing projects. This is an opportunity for students to strengthen their writing through the help of their peer assistants. The Peer Writing Center is located on the first floor in Ladd Library. On many occasions, professors will require his [...]
Short Term is right around the corner The end of the 4-4-1 plan begins Monday, April 25th and ends Friday, May 27th. Yes it is a time to relax from a stressful two semesters. Seniors have completed thesis. Freshmen have completed their first year of college. Rising juniors are probably preparing to study off campus. [...]
