缅因州南部的生活
“The way life should be” is our state slogan, 和 you’ll notice that Maine life embraces seeming contradictions — down-to-earth yet exciting, 坚韧不拔,但又很老练. Naturally breathtaking 和 culturally fascinating, Maine is a special place that captures the heart 和 imagination. At UNE, you’ll live along a storied coastline, in a world-famous food 和 lifestyle destination.
![The 波特兰 Head Light on the rocky coast of Maine overlooking the ocean](/sites/default/files/styles/block_image_large/public/2023-01/student_life-living_maine-portland_lighthouse.jpg?itok=kRtJVTSX)
Biddeford
Stretching from the storied beachside communities of Biddeford Pool 和 Fortunes Rocks, to the downtown district's shopping 和 cafes, Biddeford will keep you busy 和 entertained. 人口约23人,000, Biddeford is right-sized for a college town — big enough to stay interesting 和 small enough to stay comfortable.
Explore downtown’s renovated mills 和 storefronts full of coffee shops, 餐厅, 和商店, 和 experience the many community arts 和 entertainment festivals from Downtown Art Walks, 对WinterFest, to the renowned Franco-American cultural festival La Kermesse.
A 20-minute drive from 波特兰 和 a 90-minute drive from Boston, Biddeford is easily accessible by car 和 by the Amtrak Downeaster line.
波特兰 is a historic 和 creative city famously known for its food, arts, 和 working waterfront. It’s also a healthcare hub — home to the largest medical center north of Boston. If any of this resonates with you, then 波特兰 is calling your name.
UNE’s 波特兰 campus is situated just outside of downtown among the residential Deering 和 Riverton neighborhoods. As a student, you’ll have ample opportunities to explore the city 和 live like a local.
Take a study break 和 run or bike along the waterfront Back Cove with scenic views of the 波特兰 skyline. 在繁忙的一周后, you can eat 和 drink your way through the cobblestone streets of the Old Port. 波特兰 is four-season friendly with enough to keep you busy rain, shine, or snow.
![A dental student st和s at Widgery Wharf in downtown 波特兰, Maine](/sites/default/files/styles/block_image_large/public/2023-02/grad_prof_student_affairs-wharf.jpg?itok=4ZlkvECR)
![Brick buildings 和 cobblestone streets of downtown 波特兰, Maine](/sites/default/files/styles/block_image_large/public/2023-02/student_life-living_maine-portland_downtown.jpg?itok=p-4wVlFN)
Oceanfront destinations along the southern Maine coast allow for endless beach walks 和 sunset moments. Rent a wetsuit 和 surfboard from UNE’s fitness centers 和 learn to surf. Go kayaking along the Saco River or in one of our state's many tranquil lakes.
Take a weekend trip to Acadia National Park where you can hike 和 explore the rocky downeast coastline. UNE-sponsored trips to Acadia occur multiple times a year.
如果你喜欢滑雪或单板滑雪, take advantage of college discounts at nearby Pleasant Mountain (formerly Shawnee Peak), 距离波特兰不到一小时车程. Make sure to also explore some of the larger (和 nationally ranked) resorts in western Maine 和 nearby New Hampshire.
![Two students on top of a mountain overlooking the ocean](/sites/default/files/styles/full_bleed_half/public/2023-01/student_life-living_maine-hiking.jpg?h=199d8c1f&itok=cmt4aE-g)
![A group of U N E students wearing helmets, life vests, 和 holding paddles](/sites/default/files/styles/full_bleed_half/public/2023-02/collage-living_maine-paddles.jpg?h=bdadea04&itok=AUIwkmRU)
![Four students walking on the rocks along the ocean](/sites/default/files/styles/full_bleed_wide/public/2023-02/gallery-living_maine-biddeford-ocean.jpg?h=40306aa6&itok=FtfQMZo1)
![四个东北大学的学生去滑雪](/sites/default/files/styles/full_bleed_40/public/2023-01/gallery-bc-student_engagement-skiing.jpg?h=40306aa6&itok=Ffs05QWm)