Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in England? If you have, why not ask Mike Robbins, freshman, who has spent most of his life there. Mike came to the United States in June, 1959, from Gloucestershire, England, with his mother and sister Ann. Although he had made a previous trip in 1949 for a short visit, Mike now plans to remain here until he has finished college.

When asked what he thought of Maine West, Mike exclaimed, "It's just tremendous; the boys and girls are so friendly to me ‑ maybe it's just out of curiosity, but I like it anyway."

Mike thinks that there are many differences between the school he attended in England and Maine West. Among them are: summer vacations which are one month and one week long, high schools for boys called "boy's grammar" and for girl's called "girl's high school," and the students have to wear uniforms ‑ each boy wears a uniform consisting of a jacket, shirt, and knickers. Concerning the latter, Mike confided, "You'll never find an English boy with clean knees." Also, they don't have cafeterias in English schools. There are no grades on report cards, but instead, a class ranking in each subject. English schools start at 9 o'clock and are over at 4.

Mike was just 13 last December. Although he is lacking in a few years, he has still been able to maintain a "B" average and seems to be enjoying himself at Maine West. Good luck in the future, Mike. Cheerio!