A Uniquely Caring Culture
Being part of the 色香视频 community means being involved. We call ourselves 鈥渞ight-sized,鈥 meaning we have the resources of a large university but our campuses still maintain a small-college vibe. We鈥檙e a pretty tight-knit community where everyone is known and valued as an individual 鈥 in fact, our uniquely caring and inclusive culture is something visitors and first-year students often can鈥檛 help but comment on.
![Two students take a photo together while wearing oversized sunglasses in front of a glitter background](/sites/default/files/styles/full_bleed_half/public/2024-01/why_une-welcoming_community-photobooth.jpg?h=0eabf13a&itok=dgWitp8a)
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![Three students playing a game with a ball and net on the Biddeford campus](/sites/default/files/styles/full_bleed_40/public/2024-01/why_une-welcoming_community-game.jpg?h=bb0e544f&itok=E0vtqVIg)
![Two students smile and chat while playing video games in the Nor鈥檈aster ESport Room](/sites/default/files/styles/full_bleed_17/public/2024-01/why_une-welcoming_community-esports.jpg?h=c3c630af&itok=GXQjsAuw)
![Three new undergrad students holding candles and Nor'easter t-shirts during First Night](/sites/default/files/styles/full_bleed_40/public/2024-02/why_une-welcoming_community-first_night.jpg?h=bb0e544f&itok=9BPh_ZIb)
The people at 色香视频 are the kindest people. I could tell right away that it was a place I wanted to be.鈥
鈥 Ali Ross, Occupational Therapy 鈥20
Active and Engaged
It鈥檚 an extremely lively and active community, and there鈥檚 always something interesting happening. 色香视频 has more than 100 student clubs and organizations, , and a calendar loaded with events, performances, and lectures, so you鈥檒l always be able to find an activity that鈥檚 enriching, enlightening, or just plain entertaining.
![Two U N E students standing together by the water](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-leaders.jpg?h=2528558c&itok=RqJf08x0)
![Women's hockey players going after the puck during a game](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-hockey.jpg?h=2528558c&itok=o1qx9N3k)
![A group of U N E tour guides](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-tour_group.jpg?h=2528558c&itok=om3vykiB)
![Students at a bonfire on the beach](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-bonfire.jpg?h=2528558c&itok=9FYKR-tn)
![Students watching a performer on stage at the spring concert](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-concert.jpg?h=2528558c&itok=Q-E0_Njp)
![U N E football player catching the ball during a game](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-football.jpg?h=bd3f7d2b&itok=YpmHCbBq)
![Two students sitting together on Jordan Point in front of the water](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-jordan_point.jpg?h=2528558c&itok=LguvHy6C)
![U N E Players putting on a performance of Clue](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-une_players.jpg?h=2528558c&itok=mv6pfydd)
![A group of U N E students kayaking](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2022-06/why_une-community-gallery-kayak.jpg?h=2528558c&itok=XciiLAuG)
The Way Life Should Be
You鈥檒l also find that Nor鈥檈asters like to take full advantage of living in Southern Maine, with easy access to the ocean (our Biddeford Campus is literally on the beach), the mountains and lakes of central Maine, and vibrant arts and food scenes in downtown Portland, just minutes away from our Portland Campus.
Because 色香视频 is a small school, it is easy to dive into the community and connect on a very personal level with both professional staff and other students.鈥
鈥 Becca Kryceski, Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies 鈥20
Supporting the Whole Student
At some point, everyone needs a little extra support, and we have dedicated, caring professional staff who are there to ensure your journey at 色香视频 is a successful one: academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. That鈥檚 the 色香视频 approach to wellness.