Lewiston -- Really That Bad?

TWLK
Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:10:55 +0000

I was accepted to Bates recently. I have to admit, it was at the bottom of my list for colleges, but so far it’s one of the only institutions kind enough not to waitlist me.

My big fear about Bates is that I’ve heard nothing but bad news about the campus surroundings. Is Lewiston really a gross place to live, or do people just hate it because it’s not a country club setting like the college itself? I’m from a big city, so I’m not scared of being around places that don’t cater to the super-rich (I’m LL Bean-less and J Crew-less, myself)–but I don’t want to be in a depressing or boring city, either. So…what is Lewiston REALLY like?

(Also if anyone knows ANYTHING about the quality of vocal music and theater at Bates, PLEASE let me know.)