Experience

UMaine

Office of International Programs

umaine.edu/international

Office of International Programs 5727 Estabrooke Hall, Room 240Orono, Maine 04469-5727Phone 207.581.2905 • Fax 207.581.2920studyabroad@umit.maine.eduumaine.edu/international/incoming-exchange

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Where is Orono, Maine?Maine is located in the northeastern part of the UnitedStates known as New England. Orono is in the center ofthe state, 12 miles north of Bangor, the state’s third largestcity. Orono has a population of 10,000 and is a 20-minutewalk from campus. Direct air service to BangorInternational Airport (BIA) is available through severalmajor airlines. Most students arrive in Bangor via flightsfrom Boston or New York City. Boston is a 4-hour drivesouth and Quebec City is 5 hours north. Maine is known forits natural beauty. Acadia National Park is 50 miles awayand is the second most-visited park in the country. Peoplecome to Maine to enjoy the outdoors and world-famouslobster. Hiking, white-water rafting and canoeing, cyclingand skiing are all available. Maine is considered one of thesafest states in America.

AcademicsExchange students pursue majors in:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences * Anthropology * Art History and Studio ArtBiochemistry *, Microbiology*, Molecular and Cellular

Biology* Biology *, Botany *, Zoology *Business Administration* (AACSB accredited):

Accounting, Finance, International Business,Marketing, Management

Chemistry* Child Development and Family Relations Communication and Journalism* Communication Sciences and Disorders* Computer Science *Earth Sciences *Ecology and Environmental Sciences *Economics *Education *: Art, Elementary, Secondary, MusicEngineering *: Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil,

Computer, Electrical, MechanicalEnglish Language and LiteratureEnvironmental Horticulture Food Science and Human Nutrition *Forestry *History *International Affairs *Kinesiology and Physical Education Marine Science *Mathematics Modern Languages *Music *New Media Parks, Recreation and Tourism Philosophy Physics and Astronomy *Political Science Psychology * Sociology Sustainable Agriculture Theatre Wildlife Ecology *

*designates a graduate and undergraduate program

“I did a lot of activities on campus.It is much bigger than at my home

university. I met a lot of people fromdifferent countries all over the world.”

Erhan Ocakcioglu, undergraduate student, Germany

Students from Germany participated in the fall Black Bear Attack eventthrough the Rec Center.

The University of Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin,citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment,education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has beendesignated to handle inquires regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office ofEqual Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, 207.581.1226.

The University of Maine

Established in 1865, the University of Maine(UMaine) is the state of Maine’s center for

teaching, research and outreach. The University attractsmotivated students and offers challenging education inmore than 90 undergraduate degree programs, 75master’s and 30 doctoral programs, offered in arts andhumanities, computer science, engineering, forestry,natural resources, business, marine and environmentalsciences, education and the social sciences. UMaine isaccredited by the New England Association of Schoolsand Colleges. In addition, professional programs areaccredited by national professional associations.

UMaine enrolls 11,168 students, including 430international students and scholars from 75 countries.UMaine offers a classic American campus setting withivy-covered brick buildings situated on the banks of theStillwater River. The campus consists of 158 buildingson 660 acres. The university owns 3,000 additionalacres, complete with wooded areas, gardens andrecreational walking, biking and cross-country skiingtrails. Many buildings house state-of-the-art researchfacilities.

English language training

For those students who wish to study or improvetheir English, UMaine has an Intensive English

Institute (IEI). The primary emphasis of the instituteis preparing students for university study. IEI alsooffers specialized language training programs and aTOEFL preparation course.

Exchange application process

UMaine’s Office of International Programswelcomes exchange students from partner

universities for a semester or a full academic year.Applications must be received by April 1 for fallsemester or academic year, and by November 1 forspring semester. For application information, goonline (umaine.edu/international/incoming-exchange).

The Campus

UMaine provides a safe and friendly environment.There are 17 residence halls, graduate housing and

apartments on campus equipped with wireless Internetaccess, laundry facilities and cable TV. Students canpurchase a meal plan or select a self-catered housingoption. In addition, numerous athletic opportunities areavailable in intramural or club sports. The studentrecreation and fitness center has the most modernworkout equipment, as well as a pool and indoor track,and offers dozens of classes, including yoga and taekwon do.

“As a student at UMaine, I hadthe chance to meet people

from around the world, takepart in a life-changing

experience, and obtain acompetitive edge on my

resumé through thecombination of academic and

career training.”

Ana Leira-Jiménez of Spain

Exchange studentsBarbro-KristinMueller (far left)from University ofApplied SciencesBad Honnef-Bonn inGermany andMargaux LeBlanc(right) fromUniversity of Angersin France withUMaine’s mascot,Bananas, and ayoung fan.

“I had a fantastic time at UMaine. The university wasbeautiful and picturesque. I met many lifelong friendsand got the opportunity to travel to LA, Vegas, New York,Boston and Chicago. There was always so much to do atthe university. I learned different teaching methods andwas able to increase my knowledge in my major. UMainehad such 'team spirit' and watching an ice hockey gamewas unbelievable. The university arranged various tripsfor hiking and canoeing. The only thing I regret is not

staying longer.Anyone whohas the chanceto do anexchangeprogram atUMaine willnot bedisappointed!”

Ceilidh Robertson ofAustralia (thirdfrom the left) inAcadia NationalPark with friends