Student and Alumni Profiles
Students in the Department of Political Science enjoy the close relationships they form with political science faculty members, the small classes and the beauty of the coastal Maine campus.
Below are some links to profiles of some of our students and alumni, who share their experiences as students in the Department of Political Science:
Justin Davis '11
"After graduating from UNE, I earned a position as a staff assistant in the Biddeford Office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins. On a daily basis, I interact with constituents throughout York County and provide assistance in dealing with federal agencies. My position provides me with the unique opportunity and responsibility to serve the people of Maine." read more
Marissa Simoes '10
"UNE boasts 'connections for life.' And that is exactly what UNE gave me and what I value the most from the four years I spent there. UNE connected me with people that changed my life, ideas that I'll always live by and, most importantly for me, UNE connected me with the rest of the world." read more
Dora Clements '10
"The class discussions at UNE have been amazing. The class room environment is so open and welcoming to all ideas, and because of this fact every member of the class feels as though they can share opinions without fear." read more
Michael Campinell '10
"During 2009-2010 I was the student trustee of the Biddeford campus. This means that I was a full voting member of the institution's Board of Trustees. This was a great activity because I learned more about what happens "behind the scenes" at UNE." read more
Donovan Marvin '10
"Being a political science major, I had a host of study abroad opportunities available for me at the Study Abroad Office on the Biddeford Campus. After contemplating which country I wanted to travel to first internationally, I chose to go to London, England, UK, and attended The London School of Economics and Political Science." read more
Amy Davis '09
"The three professors in our department - Ali, Brian, and Julie - are absolutely wonderful. They are so friendly and helpful both inside and outside the classroom and I have learned so much from them." read more
Ashley Katon '09
"What I love about the political science department is that I can drop by one of my professor's offices and just chat about anything." read more
Caitlin Barry '08
"UNE is an incredible place, I live on campus and the residential life is awesome. There is almost always something going on. There are a ton of clubs to join and activities to do, or you can go to Portland, or just relax and hang out in your dorm or in the Hang." read more
Lynn Marie Walker '08
"I recently finished my internship with Tom Allen, the congressman from Maine, where I became very interestead in the immigration case workers role. I was privileged enough to attend the recent rallys that took place at Monument Square in Portland." read more
Amanda Clements '07
"At UNE you are not just a number; your professors get to know you, are supportive, and genuinely care about your progress." read more
Shawny Donohue '05
"Some of the things I like about UNE are that it's a small college and its location right on the coast. I knew for me I didn't want a huge university with large classes. At UNE the class sizes are small and the professors are accessible inside and outside the classroom." read more
Jeremy Caron '04
"While at UNE, an internship at Congressman Tom Allen's Office provided me with my first opportunity to take part in the public service career field. Whether working with constituents to resolve a multitude of issues ranging from Medicare problems and visa issues to researching veterans benefits or preparing for press events, the work was always challenging and revealed just how much work public service requires." read more
-Discussing her junior-year study-abroad semester in Namibia, Africa, she says "It was amazing to see the theory and all of that in action. It just completely brought my education to life. And it brought me to an understanding of what I want to do." Profile.
