Spring Time at Bates!

Hey all. okay… it isn’t actually Spring yet. In fact, it’s only the first week of March but I think I am a little overexcited. Some warm weather has hit campus. Temperatures soared into the mid-50s today.

That might not seem like a reason to throw on flip-flops and go outside in a t-shirt and shorts to you but after many cold winter days it feels downright balmy right now. The windows in my room are wide open letting in the fresh air and mother nature seems to be calling my name telling me to get outside and enjoy the warmth while it’s here. It almost seems like a crime to be on the computer on a day like this. 

If you haven’t picked up on it already, I’m clearly suffering from some cabin fever after being pent up in my room for the last few months.

I’m not trying to scare anyone away from coming to Bates. Winter here can be a bit harsh and long but Batesies embrace winter like no one else. We celebrate winter with Winter Carnival, snowball fights, skiing, the puddle jump, and so much more. Batesies love winter and, as a result, we have a greater appreciation for Spring when it finally does roll around. 

So… pardon me for getting a bit too excited about one warm day but I can’t help it. Short term all the sudden doesn’t feel that far away. Until next time…

The calm after the storm…

Hey all. I’m back on campus after a relaxing February break. Bates is beautiful in the winter and after another big snow storm two days ago I took some pictures so you could see how the campus is completely transformed in the winter. Below I posted a couple of the photos but check out more here. Until next time… Enjoy!

Back on Campus…

Hey all. I am back on campus after a nice long winter break and have already been pretty busy. I have four new classes (China and its Culture, Colonial North America, Native American History, and American Writers since 1900) and all are interesting in their own ways. Taking 3 history courses and 1 english course means a lot of reading and after a couple days of classes I can already tell that I need to manage my time well or I will be behind on my work before I know it. 

In addition to my four new classes (and all the work that comes with those classes) I joined an IM ice hockey team, skated on the puddle with my roommate Matt, had a staff writers meeting for the school paper and had my first Jazz Band rehearsal of the semester.

My schedule is busy but it is great to be back on campus. Now I should really start doing some of that reading. Until next time…

Vermont Skiing…

Hey all. Earlier in the week I went with my dad up to Vermont for a little skiing. The conditions weren’t great but the trip was a lot of fun anyway. It certainly got me in the mood for some more skiing this winter up in Maine. Check out the pictures below (notice me trying to smile in the freezing cold).

After a long winter break I am definitely ready to head back to Bates and am looking forward to seeing everybody when I get back. Next time I blog I will be back on campus. Until next time…

First Snow!

Hey all. We got our first significant snowfall here at Bates on Sunday. It had snowed a few times earlier in the season but we never got any accumulation… until now. Snow makes me think of skiing, skating, and good winter times. As always, Bates looks great with a fresh coat of snow. Check out these pictures I snapped from my window while it was still snowing. Check out the Winter Pictures Page for more winter photos. Until next time…