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The student body of UMaine is diverse in all means. Apart from welcoming the simple surface diversity, UMaine is a place for various ideas, political, religious, and socio-economic views. Different groups are given freedom to express themselves and peacefully coexist at UMaine. The university celebrates geographical diversity since the students come from within the state, out of the state as well as from abroad. I would say that UMaine cherishes inclusiveness by providing the means and opportunities for the students of financial backgrounds, religious and political views as well as genders and sexual orientations. Providing scholarships and loans, UMaine makes the education available for the students with the lower income; therefore, no prevalent financial background is present at UMaine. During the events like Culturefest or International Dance Evening, the students from dissimilar cultural backgrounds are able to get together and share their customs and traditions with the community. Additionally, LGBT club welcomes students of all sexual orientations who share the view of equality to participate in the events organized by the club. Hence, different types of students have a chance to interact and become more open to the other points of view. Most students dress casually to class. However, clothing style might vary depending on the department of the school. For instance, for some occasions, the Business School may require the students to wear clothes that reflect the professional setting. Other examples of a special occasion that requires a uniform are labs and fieldtrips. I am sure that no student will feel out of the place at the UMaine. If you feel like there is no club or group that fits your interests, you are more than welcome to establish your own club and invite in your friends or people who share the same ideas!

Students at UMaine are generally very social and laid back. It is not uncommon to see students lounging around in sweats or wearing T-shirts and shorts (summer obviously) to class. There is a sizable multi-cultural demographic on campus and a very devoted LGBT group of students. Everyone gets a long great. Also, 10 percent of UMaine students (Including me) are affiliated with GREEK life (fraternities and sororities). Students at UMaine tend to be from Middle Class backgrounds and politically left-leaning. There are exceptions of course, as UMaine has students of all different types of background.

You will honestly find all types of students here at UMaine. There are religious organizations, and tons of LGBTQ groups too. And many in between. Some students obviously come from very privileged backgrounds and dress to the 9's for class. While you'll see hundreds in sweats every day and nothing else! You will also find many students who are from working class backgrounds and still work 2+ jobs to get through school. There is truly a mix of everything here! No one will feel left out if you look hard enough and get involved with what interests you.

There are so many different students here that you're guaranteed to make friends who have similar interests. We have so many different groups, whether its religious, LGBT and even ethnic groups. So many people wear different things to class, ranging from shorts, skirts, jeans, sweat pants, gym shorts, leggings. Ive seen everything here. More than once Ive seen different looking students talk and get to know each other. Most of the students are from Maine but there is also a number of students who come from all over the world.

There are so many different students here that you're guaranteed to make friends who have similar interests. We have so many different groups, whether its religious, LGBT and even ethnic groups. So many people wear different things to class, ranging from shorts, skirts, jeans, sweat pants, gym shorts, leggings. Ive seen everything here. More than once Ive seen different looking students talk and get to know each other. Most of the students are from Maine but there is also a number of students who come from all over the world.

I feel the majority students all look out for one another. Strangers will help you clean off your car in a blizzard and are constantly holding open or opening up a door for you no matter how close or far away from them you are. Everyone here says please, thank you, I'm sorry, and your welcome and everyone is always happy.

The students at UMaine are a very friendly bunch. After three years on campus, I feel like I know more people than I ever will the rest of my life. There seem to be no racial or LGBT problems, but I do not feel like I have enough information to give a proper answer for that. Students are students here: we all don't have a ton of money to spend. We dress warm in the winter and free in the summer. Money is not a hot topic at our school because everyone seems to know they are on a limited college budget.

The students that go to UMaine vary in wealth and in stlye, but there is no real judgment about how people dress or what they have. We are all in it togeather. Many different students interact, there isn't really a social hierachy at all. Money is not a common topic. We are all just trying to enjoy the experience and get our degrees. It doesn't matter where you come from or what you have, what matters is who you are and what you like to do. Many people play intramurels or join clubs - this draws in diverse crowds of people with similar interests.

"The school reflects the state" is a comment I remember reading in a college book about the University of Maine, regarding the racial diversity on campus; namely mostly white New Englanders. And while this is true, on a sunny day visit the mall (main part of campus) and tell me what you see. Rest assured the majority of students will be white, but all the colors of the rainbow are represented; and yes the LGBT community on campus is very strong as well. "Coming out" week happens every year in October, and UMaine flies a rainbow flag for seven days! UMaine students also believe in a variety of clothing. There are the true MAINAHS wearing Carharts and flannel neon hunting gear, but Uggs and Fuggs are also just as common in the winter. Jeans are the staple until a day of 40 degrees comes in the middle of winter and everyone is in shorts (not kidding). And of course there are those who always believe to "dress to impress" and others who wear spongebob pajamas to class. To each their own!

I feel like UMaine is very open campus. We welcome everyone from all backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, SES backgrounds, and any type of group. We do not tolerate hate, discrimination, or terrorizing of another person and we do not tolerate hazing. I feel like UMaine is one of the most welcoming places I've ever lived.