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Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider University of Southern Maine, University of Maine at Machias, University of Maine, and University of Maine at Farmington.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider University of Maine at Machias, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine at Fort Kent, and University of New England.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Maine College of Art, University of New England, Saint Joseph's College of Maine, and University of Maine at Machias.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Thomas College, University of Maine at Machias, University of Maine at Farmington, and Husson.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at University of Maine, University of Maine at Farmington, University of Maine at Presque Isle, and University of Maine at Machias.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Maine • Farmington, ME
Studying Elementary Education (completion in 1977)
• 6/29/2011
"I received a good education and was prepared to work in a classroom."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I was well prepared for teaching and it was relatively stress free. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | They are now a liberal arts college and not a teacher's prep college, but they have an excellent reputation. They are listed in the US News and World Reports college issue. |
| Program Quality | 10 | When I went there it was a teacher's college and had an excellent teacher preparation program. Many of the professors were former teachers. |
| Instruction | 10 | I was a well-prepared teacher and felt comfortable going into the classroom from the time I graduated. We had excellent preparatory classes. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The classes were challenging but not daunting. I was able to complete assignments easily. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was a good opportunity for book learning. The hands on learning took place later in the program. It would have been nice to have had some hands on learning early in the program. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | For the most part I was able to get the classes I needed when I needed them. The summer offerings could have been more robust. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | We had cutting edge facilities. The library was particularly state of the art. |
| Social Life | 6 | The school was heavy with sororities and fraternities, but there were not a lot of other opportunities. I would have liked to have seen some other organizations. |
| Placement Services | 5 | They did a good job of helping me put together a packet. Their job board was lacking. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | I'm not sure. I don't participate in alumni events. |
University Of Maine At Farmington • Farmington, ME
Studying Elementary Education (completion in 2010)
• 12/12/2011
"I loved it! It wasn't too much money, and they gave me a work-study job while I was there, to help pay for tuition."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It is a good school without a price tag that will break the bank. It has a good program that ensures the people who graduate from the program really love what they do. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | UMF is known in Maine for its teaching program. It is one of the best in the state. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Our school ensures that students get a quality education. They come out of our school prepared for a career in education. |
| Instruction | 9 | UMF is an amazing school. It has a rigorous teaching program with two years of student teaching. I have learned more than I thought I would while in college, and I do not regret my field of study. |
| How Difficult | 10 | UMF has two years of student teaching. Other schools that I looked at had only one. I chose Farmington because of its rigorous program, because I like challenges. I have to admit, it was a lot of homework, but it was worth it. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | UMF is very hands on. I had one teacher who refused to use a textbook; everything was either PowerPoints or handouts. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | There were plenty of alternative ways of learning. I ended up staying one summer to take some extra classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The school is very good at making sure you are on track. Freshmen start off with an advisor who helps them through the year. The media resources are fairly good, and tutors are always available. |
| Social Life | 9 | I had a lot of fun at sporting events. Our mascot, Chompers the Beaver, was a blast. The school always went out to support the team! |
| Placement Services | 2 | The school wasn't huge on job placement. I was able to find a job on my own. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I honestly did not need any support while in college. I will say that the school does value and honor their alumni. |
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