<p>Anyone out here go to umaine orono. im really looking here as my possible first choice, as long as i get into the honors college. being that i am out of state, any thoughts. do you like it? not like it? reasons? is iit true that mainers really dont like people from out of state?</p>
<p>any information would be helpful. im having a hrd time making up my mind.</p>
<p>BUMP. please, any information would be a great help.</p>
<p>I don't go there, but lots of my high school friends do, and from what I hear they love it. </p>
<p>It's a state school so there is drinking/partying, but the honors college is excellent and I would be willing to bet that you could make like-minded friends there easily; it's the oldest honors college in the country, or some distinction like that. I assume you get closer contact with professors, priority registration (or separate classes), and other similar perks. </p>
<p>Mainers don't hate out-of-staters, they really don't (even though I obviously can't speak for everyone). However, be prepared for the majority of students to be in-state (of course). </p>
<p>Orono's biggest sport is hockey and the campus is nice, especially if you've never lived outside of a city. Even if you live in a rural section of your state, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised by the campus. </p>
<p>I think the school tries to advertise the face that they have the resources for many more students than are actually enrolled, so you'll get personal attention without the over-crowded dining halls and dorms.</p>
<p>Overall, I believe UMaine Orono is a wise choice, but I don't have personal experience there. About 20% of students are out-of-state. </p>
<p>Feel free to ask more questions, but I can't guarantee I know the answers.</p>