Mike Williams

My name is Mike, and I am a senior majoring in Secondary Education with a focus in Life Sciences.  I am also working towards a minor in Food Science and Sustainable Food Systems.

While at UMaine, I have been involved in Alternative Breaks as a site leader, and since freshman year, I have been a part of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.  One of my favorite campus activities I have participated in is St. Baldrick’s, and this year will be the fourth year shaving my head for childhood cancer research fundraising.

The transition to college was one of the biggest challenges of my life, and if it wasn’t for the mentors I had during my freshman year, I would not have had the success I have had so far.  Being able to work for TRIO SSS as a Peer Advisor and Academic Coach is my opportunity to give back in ways that benefited me.  Seeing the students I have helped find success in their studies has been the greatest reward for me.