Biddeford Campus Orientation

With great housing options on the Biddeford campus it may be hard to choose which one is perfect for you. Click the link below to watch a video that may help you make your decision!

Click here to watch University of New England’s Suite Shoppers!

It’s that time of the year when love is in the air, so to speak. Relationships aren’t just about who you love. They include your family, your friends, your classmates, and even the acquaintances you run into in the library or at the Harold Alfond Forum during an athletic event. To elaborate, people are interconnected through many different interactions and relationships with each other. Just picture a web extending from you. Each string on the web connects to some other person you have met. Each person forms their own web. You can see how this can get completely intertwined. Relationships are fundamental to being human. Humans are social creatures, even those who thrive on seclusion still enjoy the feeling that comes with having a few close companions.

The added stressors accompanied with college  can really strain a healthy relationship. New relationships are formed and many broken down. It’s what you call “a part of life.” But with some steady effort put in from both sides of a relationship, it can be maintained. The key to a healthy relationship is equal effort. If one person is always there, always comforting, and always listening, and the other is none of these, the relationship is destined to fail. Below are a few general guidelines to having a successful relationship.

Communication. One of the most important aspects in a healthy relationship is communication. Sharing thoughts and ideas can really help a relationship and build an intimate foundation. It is important to be able to communicate how you are feeling and also be able to listen to how the other is as well. Communication can build trust in a relationship which is one of the qualities that really define the relationship as successful.

Expectations. A relationship built on unrealistic ideals will not last. In a relationship, realistic expectations are necessary. For example, expecting your close friend to ALWAYS answer your calls, especially in college, is an unattainable expectation. Extreme expectations lead to conflict. Instead, try setting a date that works for both you and your friend to chat on the phone.

Flexibility. Not everything works out according to plan in this universe. Be flexible in a relationship. If you had plans with a friend that fell through last minute, having a tantrum will not help the situation. Instead, suggest a rain-check and plan another time when you’re both available. Things come up all the time. A healthy relationship involves the flexibility of both partners and the ability to fix and mend plans.

You. In order for you to give your all in a relationship, you need to be ready. Take care of yourself. How can you be able to be there for someone if you yourself are having a rough time? A relationship is healthy when the people in it are. Take time for yourself and don’t overwhelm yourself with the demands of relationships. If someone is overbearing, tell them you need a break. You can only give 100% when you are feeling 100%.

These are just a few reminders of what makes a healthy relationship. Every relationship is unique and will require different pieces to the overall puzzle. While college seems like an obstacle for many relationships, see it as a time to build on them. Meet people, do things, and expand your horizons. You never know who you will meet and what may come of that relationship!

For more information on healthy, successful relationship building, check out the links below!

Healthy Relationships from the Kansas State University

This website includes information for building and maintaining all kinds of healthy relationships.

Love is Respect

This site is about how to keep you and your partner’s relationship healthy.

Maintaining Healthy Relationships: Geneso

This is a guide to maintaining relationships, whether they are your friends, roommates, or partners.

Also, be sure to check out Speed Connections, sponsored by APB tonight from 8pm until 9pm in the Campus Center! Get connected and have a ton of fun while doing so!

Some people come to college to secure a great job. But maybe you’re not “some people.” Maybe you came to college expecting to get everything on your check list and more: to learn, meet new people, make new friends, be a part of various activities, AND graduate with a degree you’re passionate about. Regardless of what type of person you are, it’s always a great idea to get involved on campus!

For those of you who have joined a club or have gone to campus events and activities, fantastic! For those of you who haven’t, check it out! Why pay for a car with all the “bells and whistles” if you’re never going to use them? The same idea can be applied to college! Make the most of your experience here!

If you haven’t been involved in any clubs or organizations and are looking to join one, that’s great! If you’re nervous, try going to meetings with a friend who is already in the club. That will relieve some of the pressure of being the “new person” and it’s always comforting to have a familiar face nearby. If you don’t know anyone who is in the club already, try going with a friend who may also be interested! Walking into a room with people you don’t know is never easy so ask a friend to come along. Maybe even grab lunch or dinner beforehand. Whatever makes you happy! What if you have found the club or organization that is perfect but you don’t know who to contact about when meetings are? Not a problem! Visit the Student Involvement interns in their office or contact them through email! Their email is saintern@une.edu. They will be able to point you in the right direction and help you figure out what club is right for you!

Maybe you have joined a couple clubs but you never know when things are happening on campus. Well, luckily for you, a new site was recently launched that has a calendar which displays what’s happening on campus. This calendar contains everything: the Ice Rink schedule, the Outdoor Recreation schedule, Nor’easter News releases and even athletics! It also has everything listed to fulfill your workout schedule! It’s a one-stop-shop that’s easily accessible and easily used! Click here to access this great new calendar and see what activities are going on now!

Here at UNE, it’s easy to get involved! This week there will be The Student Involvement Roadshow sponsored by the Campus Center and Student Involvement as well as Residential Education and Housing!  Check out the poster below for dates, times, and what it’s all about!

Student Involvement Roadshow Poster

The job market today is extremely competitive. To get ahead of your competition you should start planning your game strategy now! It is never too early to start writing your resume; it’s an essential piece to the job-finding puzzle. A well-written resume can be compared to a ticket to a red carpet event. It’s your ticket to your future career! Your resume is the first introduction you make of yourself to a future employer. Why not make it the best you can?

In a resume, you are giving a future employer insight to all of your talents, experience, abilities, and strengths. It is more than just a list of previous places of employment and references. Include your educational background as well as your employment background.  Include any forms of leadership you have experienced as well as any awards you have earned because they show an employer that you have been previously recognized for doing something well!

Remember your resume is not a short story! Keep things clear and concise. An employer will not want to read a story about how you managed to save your neighbor’s cat from a tree by being licensed to operate a cherry picker! Just write that you are licensed to use that equipment! Be sure to use proper techniques to emphasize things you think your employer should take note of. Use bold font, bullets, underlines, and capital letters carefully. Try to keep your resume to one page for entry level positions.  If you do need a second page, make sure you use the space properly. Having one or two lines extend to the second page means you could probably shorten something above or clear up a statement. For graduate school and more stigmatized positions, you may need more than two pages in order to include all of your credentials. Use your best judgement when critiquing the length of your resume and feel free to ask the opinion of others!

Keep your general resume broad. However, when you are applying to specific companies or for specific jobs, do your research. There is no “one size fits all” resume! Employers want to see motivated and ambitious employees. This means a resume tailored to the position the company is offering. By creating a general resume and editing later for different employers, you are saving yourself much time. Just remember to edit it frequently to keep it up to date and to customize it for each company you are applying to.

In this economy the idea of competing for a job may be intimidating. Writing a great resume is your first step in conquering the job market. If you are still unsure of what to write or the formatting, visit Career Services! They are an excellent resource and are more than willing to assist you with not only writing a resume, but cover letters, interviews, and so much more! Career Services hosts Walk-In hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 pm and are extremely welcoming!

Click here to visit the Career Services website or stop on by their office located in 119 Decary Hall! 

Class registration is quickly approaching! Are you nervous? Don’t be!!! There are a lot of resources for you to use in order to make class registration a positive experience. If you go to

http://www.une.edu/registrar/register.cfm

you’ll be able to access a step by step guide for using uonline. There is also a Registration 101 Guide. This includes both a PDF as well as a video, walking you through the registration process. There is also a Registration Checklist so you can make sure you’re all set to log on and register! In addition to all of these helpful tools, there’s also an Error Message Guide, as well as a number of helpful links!

Please look below for your registration dates!

Class of  2014

November 7th at 9pm through November 18th at 11:59pm

Class of  2015

November 12th at 9pm through November 18th at 11:59pm

Class of  2016

November 14th at 9pm through November 18th at 11:59pm

If you have ANY questions please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar’s Office!

Good luck!