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Sydney from Center Barnstead, NH
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences maine maritime academy is an awsome school for students that want a great education in international business and logistics. i love this school. it is a small school with teachers who have been in the real business world. i would recommend this college to anyone.
Tips for prospective students be prepared to jump right in an start working. if you are not prepared to work you will not make it.
Academic Rigor it is a hard school but well work the effort.
Dorm Life the dorms are what the are. they are small and old. they are not a strong selling point for this college.
Food and Dining food is ok but is nothing to write home about.
What to do for fun i play both volleyball and basketball for the team. i like the competition and keeping in shape.
Bang for the buck the price that you pay for a college education that will actually get you a high paying job in a great area of business is immeasurable.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus you have to jump off the ship. maine maritime has its own ship that the merchant marines train on. all incoming freshman are encouraged to jump off the ship into the cold maine ocean water. it is cold but fun.
Great for these types of students maine maritime is a great college for motivated and serious students who want to excel in maritime trades and the logistic behind international and national movement of durable goods.
Clubs and Activities there are numerous sports activities and clubs to get involved with.
Greek Life no greek life on this campus.
Campus Safety the college is small and very close knit. i feel very safe on campus. castine is on the tip of a large peninsula and other than the academy there is nothing else there.
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Philep from Bolton, CT
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am definitely learning. The course load definitely pushes you to be constantly learning, and people here take around 18 credits plus noncredit courses such as labs for chemistry, nautical science, physics, in addition to other courses and classes such as ships maintenance. The small class sizes allow teachers to know you personally and are there to encourage and help you with anything. You will work hard but it is to get you ready be successful when you graduate and go into industry. You will know the industry and how to perform well in it.
Am enjoying being here I definitely enjoy what I am learning, staying busy, and the things I do for fun like scuba dive. The only downturn to this place is its practically in the middle of nowhere and over a half-hour from anywhere, but that's Maine for you. Other than that there are a lot of extracurricular activities you can get involved in. For example, there is outdoor adventure club, drama club, drill team, engineering clubs, and pistol and rifle club. There are also varsity sports for both men and women which include soccer and basketball, along with a number of club sports like ice hockey.
Bang for the buck I just talked to a student that is currently a senior and already signed a contract for $120,000 a year. Coming out of here, you will be very well educated and well rounded whether you choose to study engineering, marine transportation, marine science, biology, or small vessel operations. People will want you because you will be good if not extraordinary in whatever field you choose. Since it is a specialized field and you will be in demand. The job placement from this place is phenomenal. 95% of all students who graduate will have a good paying job within 6 months, if not even before you graduate! There are also quit a few extracurricular activities for students even though there is less than a thousand students total. The worst thing that eats you wallet is definitely the unlimited license fee if you are in a program to get a 3/c Engine or 3rd Mate coast guard license. The will run you about $3,000 a year. The payoff at the end will be big, so its worth it. Think of it as an investment in yourself and your future.
Tips for prospective students If you don't like to work, don't come here. You will be taking a lot of extra courses, and a lot of courses that are noncredit. If you do make it through the payoff at the end will be great. The average starting salary for a 3/c Engineer (one of the Coast Guard Licenses offered here) as somewhere around $80,000 to start; not bad right. We are a little different than the other maritime schools, but as far as public educations go, this school is considered to be one of the best engineering schools in the US. The curriculum here allows students to get a great formal education and get hands on experience. Also, you get first hand experience working in the real industry through cadet shipping along with other co-ops
Great for these types of students This place is definitely great for anyone who loves being on the water, is interested in ships, or the maritime industry in general. The education here is also very hands on so if you like turning wrenches, rolling up your sleeves, and getting dirty, this might be the place for you. Not only that, but you will get a formal education and end up with a bachelors degree, which will further expand your opportunities on the shore-side world if you don't stay in the maritime business your whole life.
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Dillan from Lincoln, ME
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Great for these types of students Like hands on learning and want to be placed into a great career straight out of college.
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