The University of New England is the place I have learned to call home for the past two and a half years. The students, professors, and staff help to make this place so great. I have made some great friends and have had some awesome opportunities here so far. So, without further ado, here is an A through Z list of some things that make UNE special.
1. Alfond
Alfond Center for Health Sciences is the home of many labs, lecture halls, and the Alfond Café!
2. Biddeford
The Biddeford Campus of UNE is located on the Saco River, and is home to a variety of undergraduate programs and the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
3. Campus Center
At the Campus Center, you can go to the gym, run on the indoor track, play some basketball, get a bite to eat at The Hang, check out a concert in the MPR's, or hang out in the Cultural Exchange Lounge!
4. Decary
This is the main dining hall on campus.
5. Education
At UNE, students receive an awesome education and experiences to help them in the real world! Learning here truly goes beyond the classroom.
6. Forum
The Forum is the main athletic building, where you will find a weight room, training rooms, an ice rink, and the Forum Grill.
7. Grad students
Usually, these students are just referred to as "the med students" by us undergrads.
8. Health sciences
At UNE, we like to say there are "health people" and "fish people" as the health profession and marine science majors are some of the most popular programs here.
9. Intramural sports
From ultimate frisbee to beach volleyball to broom ball, there are always fun ways to stay active on campus!
10. Jetty
It's always fun to walk down Freddy Beach to the Hills Beach Jetty!
11. Kiosk
The best place to see the sunset on campus. 10/10 would recommend.
12. Labs
Since we pride in being a "science" school, you're going to have to take some lab courses. Luckily, some of them are pretty cool, like this marine bio one!
13. Marine Science Center
The natural habitat of the previously mentioned fish people.
14. Noreasters
UNE: Home of the Noreasters and Stormin' Norman, who was voted the best mascot in Maine!
15. Overseas
The campus in Tangier, Morocco is a perfect place to study abroad!
16. Portland
The Portland campus is home to many of the health professions programs like pharmacy and nursing.
17. Quiet study
If you're looking for a quiet place to study, look no further than the silent floor of the library!
18. Research
Many students have the opportunity to participate in research, whether it is through an established lab or creating your own project!
19. Saco River
It's pretty cool to go to school with a direct view of a river.
20. Thanksgiving dinner
The greatest meal at Decary- annual Thanksgiving dinner when the staff and professors serve all the students!
21. Undergraduate Student Government
Looking to get involved? Join USG and become a student leader.
22. Varsity sports
From hockey to volleyball to lacrosse to rugby, we have plenty of sports teams here to cheer on! Go Big Blue!
23. Windward
Want a quick study snack? Head downstairs from the library to get a smoothie or panini!
24. X chromosomes
Look at this picture. This is pretty much the ratio of girls to guys on this campus.
25. Yik Yakking about the dead squirrel memorial
We love our campus squirrels here, and when one dies, we make a memorial and post about the loss on Yik Yak.
26. Zero regrets
All in all, UNE is a great place full of great people and opportunities, and I have zero regrets about deciding to come here!
