by Waylon Jones, Staff Writer
For Brock Black, baseball was the reason he chose the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI). Black, 18, is an accounting major from Woodstock, New Brunswick. Education is what’s keeping him here. As a freshman, he’s found UMPI to be a great place to grow both academically and athletically.
The transition from high school to college has gone smoothly so far, though the workload has been a big adjustment. “My teachers back home weren’t lying about how much university work I’d have,” Brock admitted, “but I’m keeping up. There’s also lots to do here, always activities going on, so it’s a great place to be.”
When it comes to what he’s most excited about, baseball is at the top of his list. He’s also enjoying his Business 101 class with Professor Reed Nonken, which has made the start of his academic journey even more rewarding.
Brock’s personal goal at UMPI is meaningful but straightforward: to become the best version of himself. “I don’t really have a specific goal set out. I’m just trying to better myself every day,” he said.
If he had to describe UMPI in three words, Brock chose small, fun, and busy. Though the campus community is close-knit, he’s been impressed by how active and lively life at UMPI really is.
