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UMaine's student body is highly varied. There are people who go to class in shirts and ties (though most of these are business students), and people who come to class in sweatpants or pajamas. I don't have a single group of friends, but rather many groups with whom I participate in different activities. My Frisbee team is made up of an entirely different group of people than the Health Professions Club, and both of those groups are different from the Sociology Club. I can't describe the whole student body in a sentence, or even in a page. All I can say is that UMaine is made up of all kinds of people, and you will certainly find some like you, and many who are very different from you and will challenge your perspectives.

We are a very open minded campus, we have lots of different religions, races, sexual orientations, economic status and groups on campus its very diverse. I cant think of anyone who would feel out of place we have so many different groups its crazy! I've seen people wear so many different things to class, pajama's, suits, even costumes on halloween! Lots of people interact through class and different activities who are very different types of people. There are lots of information out about politics when there are elections going on. people go to career fairs on campus that offer internships and jobs after those they tend to talk a lot about what they might earn one day.

This campus is very open and accepting of everyone. The campus is fairly diverse and is always sponsoring events to support student groups. I don't believe any student will feel out of place at UMaine. There are many niches for students of all types. However, these niches are not one size fits all. Students can jump from group to group at ease and make friends across the spectrum. Students wear everything from sweatpants and flipflops to jeans and t-shirts to skirts and suits. It all depends on where the students are going or coming from! As an example, some students roll out of bed and go to class, and others have to go to Student Senate that evening so they dress up all day.

This past weekend I went to Oronoka, which is basically a dance that is hosted by the International Students Association. Everyone is welcome, and it's very fun. I met so many people from different countries. The campus is predominately a Democratic campus, but Republicans are represented also.

In terms of the diversity on campus, particularly for the rural area of Central Maine, I find the diversity on campus to be fairly broad. We have students attend here from all over the world including Asia, Central and South America, Europe, and Africa. I grew up relatively poor and I've found that there have been other students from my background as well. There are people from every socio-economic background represented in all of my social circles. One of my best friends and former roommates is gay and is very active in the LGBT community. And I have been involved poltically in support of my LGBT friends because of him. However, all political views have have representation on campus and there are many political student groups on campus that are fairly active within the community.

Umaine is very open minded. There are LGBT services, various cultural groups, and religious groups. I happen to be spiritual, and have found various religious experiences at Umaine. I have also participated in BSU events.

The university of Maine is a very welcoming place. All students feel welcome and know that they have a supportive environment to rely on.

Pretty diverse socially. About 180 clubs and organizations therefore if there is an interest in a certain area, there is sure to be a club well suited for any student.

There are over 200 groups and organizations on campus. And if there is a group on campus you want to have, all you need is a faculty adviser and other students who want to do the same thing. There is a student run radio station and GLBT services. We have students from all over the world and an international culture club. There is everything here along with a student government and active athletes and academics. Every type of student can be found here and we are very open to trying new things. Most students are from Maine, but I have friends from New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Alaska, France and Vietnam. The student body comes from all over!

If I had to describe UMaine students in one word, it would be "involved." They're active in community service, politics, clubs and academic groups.