Bridging the gap
How programs help first-generation students succeed WRITTEN BY JEN LYNDS Aubrey Kennedy was nervous and thrilled when she first stepped into a classroom at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI). The 33-year-old English major sought other opportunities after high school before enrolling at the…
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How to help your kid pick out the right college for them
WRITTEN BY EMILY MORRISON When it comes to deciding where to go to school, our children have been as different as apples, oranges, and cantaloupes. My oldest made a spreadsheet, my middle child watched YouTube, and my youngest, who graduates this year, opened some mail. They…
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College Interview Tips
From someone who has been there WRITTEN BY JOANNA O’LEARY First, a word, or disclaimer — my credentials with regard to giving advice on college interviews are derived from being on both sides of the table. For 15 years, I served as an alumna interviewer for…
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Maine’s Community Colleges – build your future here
COURTESY OF MAINE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES Maine’s community colleges play a pivotal role in the educational landscape of Maine, providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality education and training, and serving learners with a vast array of aspirations at various stages in their career development. Maine’s seven community colleges…
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Staying involved and getting support are two keys to college success
WRITTEN BY WANDA CURTIS College days are exciting, a time for new experiences and new relationships. However, adjusting to the many changes associated with attending college can be stressful and may require support from friends, family, and others. A 2023 Gallup poll of 6,000 college students…
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