7 Questions with Sam B.

What college did you graduate from, and what was your major?
I graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a Bachelor’s in Social Work.

What helped you decide on your major?
What helped me decide on my major was being part of the Big Brother Big Sister program in high school and seeing the positive impact the program had on my little sister. Continue reading

Summer Checklist for recent METS Graduates

Congratulations! You’ve finally gotten through twelve years of school, you’ve gotten accepted to your college of choice, and now you have a few months of summer to enjoy before your college career begins! If you’re anything like I was right after high school, your summer bucket list includes things such as lying on a beach and spending time with friends you won’t see for a while. By all means, make plenty of time do all of these things!

While you’re having fun though, don’t forget that the summer is a time when you can start to get yourself prepared for college so you can hit the ground running! Here are some things you may be able to take care of before showing up to school, depending on your school. Continue reading