Early College

“Education credits are a benefit, but overall, Early College courses provided more opportunity for me. The college students were more interested in learning and engaged. I liked getting used to talking to professors early and the UMaine portal systems. My music instructor was very helpful.” – Ethyn  

“Early College allowed me to start my college career knowing that I can complete college-level courses and in a field that interests me.” – Kacie

“The University of Maine at Orono is where I will be attending beginning the fall of 2021 to double major in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering. My dream job is to design high-tech prosthetics. The opportunities that Early College presented me have set me up to achieve my goals. By participating in Early College, I have […]

“I think it’s really great! Taking more advanced classes instead of high school ones. And it’s free! So that’s amazing!” – Tommy

“Early College at UMaine was a valuable opportunity to advance my education and gain insight into how college classes compare to high school classes. I feel lucky to have been told about the program, and I plan to take more Early College classes later in my high school career.” – Liam

“The connections I have built with my professors and the knowledge I have gained within this year of Early College has primed me as a student, human being, and forever learner. These programs provide families of lower-income students with great passion and schools of interest with life-changing and barrier-breaking opportunities.” – Sophie